𝑪𝒓𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝒕𝒐𝒈𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 ;𝐁𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫

3 • Love fever

2 weeks later

The Byers got settled into their new home and Will had gotten a job at family video with Robin and Steve.

Much to hopper and Jonathan's dismay Mike and Will had begun to hang on more, maybe more than they used to. Joyce was glad they were reunited though and that will had gotten a job at family video.

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Will had been working non stop getting absolutely no sleep so when he woke up in the morning his whole body feeling heavy he knew why. He laid back down thinking about going back to sleep.

"Shit no Steve already took the day off I can't leave Robin." He forced himself out of bed and got into his uniform.

He walked out of his room to get something to eat. His walking was sluggish and he had dark bags under his eyes which Joyce noticed. "Nope back to bed young man." Will opened his mouth to protest but Joyce simply shook her head. "Breakfast and then rest Will Byers."

Will groaned, as much as he appreciated his mom he felt bad leaving Robin alone. "But Robin mom, she'll be all alone!" He stated feeling bad leaving her to do all the work. "I'm sure she'll be fine kid. Listen to your mom even I can tell you aren't looking to good. You've been overworking yourself."

"At least let me call the store and tell her I can't come in today." Joyce nodded approvingly, she was so proud her son was growing up to be so considerate, maybe a bit to considerate.

Will called The store explaining the situation and apologizing profusely to Robin after she picked up. "thanks Rob I owe you!" Did will really think she wouldn't let him rest from being sick? "No you don't get some rest Will I'll see you next week." Robin said before hanging up so Will Couldn't argue.

Will sighed and put the phone back on the wall. "Alright my schedule is cleared." He called out to Joyce. "Good now come eat." She replied.

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After breakfast which he hadn't been able to eat much of he went off to his room laying down in his bed just staring at the ceiling. He was bored out of his mind and wanted someone around to hang out with him.

He could call Dustin! Joyce wouldn't allow him over while Will was sick they always caused to much chaos when together. Mike maybe? Hopper hated him.

He could paint..yeah that's what he would do! Paint! Painting always made him feel better. the problem was he didn't have much energy.

He groaned burying his face in his pillow his head ached horribly. A knock on the window pulled him out of his own self pitying. He looked towards the window to see the raven haired boy he was oh so very fond of.

He smiled getting up from the bed and opening his window. "What are you doing here?" He asked in a whisper. "Robin told me you were sick but I wanted to hang out with you so I figured we could hang out here?"

Will thought for a moment before nodding. "Get in, just be quiet." Mike smiled and got in through the window. Will left his window open enjoying the breeze that came in through it.

"I was going to paint but since you're here I'd rather just hang out with you." Mike hummed in response before actually answering. "If you want to paint then go ahead but all means. I like to watch you paint." Mike wouldn't admit it but watching the way Will's hands moved so fluently enchanted him.

Will nodded and smiled. "Well alright if you're sure." Mike sat on Will's bed his legs criss crossed as he watched will grab his painting stuff.

He played with a piece of his hair twirling it around his finger a couple times before will eventually started painting. He leaned forwards watching the hazel eyed boy paint.

Mike couldn't resist the urge to get up and wrap his arms around Will's waist laying his chin on the other male's shoulder. Will tensed up at the touch momentarily before relaxing, it was just Mike he was okay.

Mike had done some thinking on the weird feelings he'd been having for Will. He wanted to tell Will everything he'd been thinking and as he was about to do so El walked in.

"Hey Will, Dustin invited us over to Steve's tonight for a movie night. He can't get in contact with Mike can you see if he'll answer you-" she'd been looking behind her so when she looked forward to see Mike with his arms wrapped around Will she paused. "Oh!- uh sorry guys!"

Mike let go of Will taking a few steps back. "El wait it's not like that!-" he tried but she just shook her head profusely before shutting the door. "See you guys there!" She yelled before speed waking away.

His eyes widened in embarrassment before he placed his hands on his face. "Fuck.." he laughed quietly. "Mike it's alright-" Mike shook his head. "It's not her- it's just why do I feel like this?" Will tilted his head furrowing his eyebrows in confusion. "Like what?"

Mike gestured wildly trying to explain without explaining only making Will more confused. "Like I don't like girls? It's you I think I like you and I don't understand..I'm not gay it's not normal I've never felt like this.." his voice was hardly above a whisper any higher and he felt like he would cry.

Will looked down taking a deep breath. "Maybe you should talk to Steve he's better with this type of thing." Mike groaned and plopped down onto Will's bed. "Will, w-will you uhm kiss me?" He asked embarrassed by the question.

Will's eyes widened as he lifted his head staring at Mike. "Mike what? Are you sure?!" He yelped out. Of course he wanted to kiss Mike but he didn't want to make him uncomfortable.

Mike stood up and cupped Will's face in his hands kissing him softly, closing his eyes. Unlike with Eleven he felt happy kissing Will, he loved El but didn't feel right kissing her.

Will smiled and kissed him back melting at the males touch. Mike pulled away first his eyes wandering Will's face trying to analyzing his expression. Will's cheeks were red and as he stared at Mike.

Mike swallowed hard he was certainly freaked out, not from the kiss itself but from the fact he did indeed have feelings for his best friend and definitely liked guys.

He wanted to run it had become reflex at this point but he knew it would hurt Will so he smiled reassuringly to let Will know he was okay. Will hesitantly put a hand on Mike's shoulder. "Mike? Are you alright? You can leave if you want you don't have to stay if you don't want to-"

Will rambled only being cut off by Mike grabbing his face and kissing him once more. Will pulled away first after a bit. Mike stared longingly at the male. "I like you and that terrifies me." He said before continuing. "I don't think I can come out to the others yet." His voice was barely above a whisper.

Will grabbed Mike's hands holding them in his own. "And that's okay. We'll go at whatever pace you want." Mike smiled wrapping his arms around Will. "Thank you."

"No problem." Will said as he wrapped his arms around the boy. "shut you idiot I'm sick you're gonna get sick now!" Will jumped away from Mike as if the boy wasn't already gonna get sick.

"Whatever. Better man the best of it right?" He smiled cockily and grabbed Will pulling him closer. "Mike we're supposed to go to Steve's!" Mike rolled his eyes and pulled him onto the bed and throwing the cover over them.

Will sighed and wrapped his arms around Mike snuggling into him. "Cuddles and sleep do sound pretty nice right now.." he said before drifting off to sleep.

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