Panic In The Movies; Byler ✔️

8- Fire Safety

WILL POV-

Will's eyes flutter open, sunlight peaks from the blinds as he notices two mysterious figures standing before him. He picks himself up stumbling, the two figures stop him, walking over to lay him back down to a comfortable position.

Will squints, blinking to adjust to the lights of his environment, He rubs and fully open his eyes. Scanning his surroundings; he finds himself in Max's trailer. He instantly recognises the two figures as: the red head Max and his new friend Lucas. Will opened his mouth to ask a question but remembered what events transpired to put him in this position; so, he quickly decided it would be best to say nothing at all.

Max asked concerned, "Will how are you feeling? are you okay?" Will only slightly nodded still a bit dazed from the previous hour.

"What the hell were you thinking?" Max's expression changed "You could have gotten seriously hurt" She ranted

"OR KILLED" Lucas added. The pair took turns to scold Will, reminding him of all the dangerous things that could have happened to him. These lectures went in one ear and came out the other. The small boy was too preoccupied thinking about Mike's safety.

After about thirty minutes of fire safety, Lucas had left the trailer, he gave the two best friends his phone number before leaving.

"Text me next time your onset so we can all hang out together!" Lucas cheerfully says skipping down the stairs of the trailer. Leaving the trailer door slightly ajar.

Will waved. The red head only nodded; a permanent frown plastered onto her face. She sat beside Will. He nudged her, snapping out of her trance looking at Will with a blank expression, for as tough as Max was, she had always had a soft spot for him. The brown-haired boy knew something was wrong with his friend.

"What's the matter Max?" He questioned in a soft tone.

Max only shook her head, she assured him everything was fine, but Will could tell she was lying just by the look in her eyes. He repeated the question again quieter, shooting her a sympathetic smile encouraging her to open up, she only sighed and reluctantly told him what was bothering her.

"I... I got fired" she whispered

"What, why?" Will questions standing up

"Because of the stunt you pulled. When they saw you weren't on the list, they figured you snuck on set, so they checked the camera and saw you leaving my trailer, and... they pinned the blame on me. They said that if you got really hurt, and sued them, they would be in big legal trouble. So, they just decided to get rid of me, so this won't happen again" Max trembled, keeping her voice steady as she could. Will felt horrible, he knew that it wasn't completely the producer's fault. They just wanted to keep everyone safe, and he also knew that he was right to save Mike, but he still felt guilty.

He NEEDED to fix this.

Max sniffled "How are you feeling, still dizzy? You're kinda like Mike's hero, you know" Max joked, trying to keep her spirits high. Realisation hits Will.

"Where is Mike? IS HE SAFE?" The boy blurted, the two friends looked at each other, the red head scoffed and spoke

"Mike, Mike, Mike, all you think about is Mike" Max continued, softening her voice "Will! I know that you like Mike but don't do anything stupid for him. PLEASE" she begged. Max wasn't angry at Will technically getting her fired. She just wanted him to be safe and not do anything dangerous. The red head lowered her head, she now knows how much Will likes Mike.

"So what? I didn't think in that moment, I saw Mike in danger, and I rushed to save him, If I had to, I would jump into a thousand fires for him" Will retorted pacing back and forth while keeping an eye on Max. She looks up, eyes widening

"Will turn around" She quickly mutters

"Why?" He puzzles

"Just do it" she mutters once again

Will tilts his head to face the door, there stood 'THE Michael Wheeler'. The brown-haired boy swivels his head around in one quick motion, his body catches up and he is now facing Mike, the two friends awkwardly raise their hands in sync to wave at Mike. The raven-haired boy confused, decided to copy a short wave before he speaks

"I've met a lot of people in my life, but no one has done what you did for me today despite being a stranger." Mike grinned,

"What's your name?" Mike asked walking closer, Will tried to open his mouth but no words left his tongue, he had a frog in his throat that was hard to get rid of, he mouthed words hoping for something, anything to be said

"Will, His name is Will Byers" Max rescues, stepping forward; lifting Will's hand to shake Mike's. The trio sit down, Mike on one side while Max and Will sit opposite him. Mike looks around the trailer examining the pieces of clothing that litters the floor.

"I can't stay for long, but I just came to say one thing: Thank you Will, thank you from the bottom of my heart" Mike said

"It was nothing" Will nonchalantly shrugs

"You jumped into a fire for me, Will!" Mike reaches over placing a hand on Will's "You're my hero. And if there is anything I can do for you I'll be delighted too" The raven haired boy replies.

"But I can't jump into any fires" Mike quickly added, giggling. removing his hand from Will's

Mike glances at the watch on his wrist before getting up and heading towards the exit. "I'm sorry I really must get going, the producer wants me", Mike leaves the trailer, closing the door behind him

'Anything hmmm' Will ponders for a moment; he already knows what to ask Mike. The brown-haired boy leaped up from his seat, shocking Max. He swiftly ran out the door.

"Wait Mike I know what I want" Will shouted, chasing after Mike. The raven-haired boy furrowed his brows in confusion. Will tiptoed, getting close to Mike's ear; he whispered what he wanted. The taller boy nodded and continued walking (a little confused) but with a smile. 

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1061 Words

A/N 

They finally actually talked to one another 

woohoo for Byler