Third Person
Late Evening
Outside The House
"You ready?" Mike asked Will as they stood on the porch together. The boy nodded and walked down the steps.
They walked together in silence down the sidewalk, each waiting for the other to speak.
"Whenever you're ready." Mike said with a long sigh.
"I'm ready." Will responded, looking up at Mike. He gave the "I'm listening" look. Will inhaled and exhaled deeply.
"So, you know what panic attacks are?" Will asked in a shaky voice. Mike nodded. "Well..I've be-been getting them a lot, lately. I don't know what triggers them because they come out of nowhere, but I know I can't control them. It is hard to stop myself from freaking out, so I just cry to cope with them. It makes me feel better." Will whimpered.
"Have you tried breathing techniques?" Mike asked in a comforting tone. Will shook his head. "Well then, maybe you could try them. They may help." Mike said with a small smile.
Will smiled back.
"God, this is embarrassing." Will said with a slight chuckle.
"Why?" Mike asked.
"Well, I barely know you, and we are having an emotional conversation about my problems." Will said.
"That shit about us barely knowing each other doesn't matter." Mike said, smiling.
"I guess." Will said, smiling back.
"How about this." Mike said as he stopped walking. Will stopped beside him. They turned to look at each other.
"I'm listening."
"How about me and you get to know each other more. Jane had the idea that me you, her and your friend Max, or whatever her name is, have a sleepover...tomorrow." Mike said.
"That sounds fun. I know some GREAT places we could all go to." Will said, excitingly.
"Thats good." Mike responded.
"Well, since I told you everything, I have a small request." Will whispered.
"And, what would it be, Byers?" Mike asked, smiling. Will looked over to the boy with a furious look on his face.
"Don't call me that." He said.
"You called me pretty boy, so why can't I call you Byers?" Mike asked, smirking.
"I-" Will started but stopped talking when he realized he couldn't make a point.
"Exactly." Mike said as he began to walk again.
"Whatever." Will mumbled as he walked after Mike.
"What was your request again?" Mike asked as Will caught up with his pace.
"Oh, yea. I almost forgot." Will mumbled.
"I'm listening." Mike said with a cheesy grin.
"Stop looking at me like that!" Will laughed, shoving his hand into Mike's face.
"Okay, okay!" Mike laughed. Will sighed heavily.
"What I was saying, was if we had a communication, like...a way to tell each other we are upset or stressed." Will said, looking up into Mike's eyes.
"Yea, su-"
"Sorry, nevermind. We barely even know each other and I can probably just deal with it on my own." Will said, cutting off Mike's agreement.
"No! It's okay!" Mike said, taking Will's hands into his. Will looked up at Mike's eyes, his face heating up by the touch of the raven-haired boy's chilling hands. "It's fine with me." Mike said, smiling.
"Oh." Will whispered.
"And it doesn't matter that we barely know each other...that's how friendships begin." Mike smiled. Will smiled back.
"What should be the communication technique?" Will asked.
"Hm..." Mike mumbled as he dropped Will's hands. "What if-" Mike said after seconds of silence. "-We tap our legs like this." Mike said, dropping his left hand down to his lag and tapping it with his pointer finger and middle finger.
"That sounds simple." Will shrugged.
"Yep." Mike replied, proud of himself.
"Well, do you want to go back to the house?" Will asked.
"Hm." Mike mumbled. "Do you?" He asked.
"No." Will responded. Mike looked down at the concrete.
"Then let's keep walking." Mike said smiling. They walked for another minute before Will stopped walking.
"You okay?" Mike asked as he stopped a few feet infront of Will.
"Do you wanna go somewhere...secret?" The brunette asked.
Sorry for this chapter being short, also sorry for not posting for like weeks. I've had no motivation at all.
Anyways I hope you enjoyed, and cya in the next chapter !!
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