Byler one shots I found on AO3

You know I want you, it's not a secret I try to hide -byler(fluff)

Made by:ew_spaghettio310

Summary:"I'm in love with you"

OR

Mike finally confesses.

(Short)

"You could always just confess your feelings." 



Steve's words had been running in and out of Mike's head for the past few days as he contemplated whether or not to confess. He didn't want to play the long game with Will, that would be unfair. But on the other hand, how was he supposed to confess his love to his life long best friend, who he'd already fucked up enough with? What if this was the final fuck up that would ruin their friendship?

Mike sighed. Screw it. He's buried his feelings for Will long enough. He knew what he had to do.

He picked up the phone.

TIME SKIP

Will had arrived at Mike's about fifteen minutes ago and the two were already sitting on Mike's bed, talking and laughing.

"And then, Jonathan and Argyle come in," Will says between laughs "Completely stoned, and ask if I can show them some more of my 'devil paintings'"

Mike laughed weakly, fidgeting with his fingers before falling silent.

Will, ever the attentive one, notices his discomfort, and looks at him with concern.

"Mike, are you okay?" he questions " You seem awfully quiet today."

Mike looked down and shook his head, dark curls falling over his eyes.

Will gently grabbed hold of Mike's chin, tilting his head up with his finger so he was looking him in the eye.

"You know you can tell me anything, right?" Will asked softly.

Mike licked his lips, eyes searching his best friend's face. God, Will was so pretty.

"Yeah, I know." he replied in a whisper, the tension surrounding them was real. "Did El ever tell you why we broke up?" Will shook his head.

"I'm gay."

Will's eyes softened and widened, nodding in understanding. It was common knowledge that he too was gay.

"I think I knew for a long time, but I just kind of...buried it." Mike continued, sighing. "El helped me come to terms with it amongst... other...things."

Will cocked his head to the side in confusion. "What other things?"

"Like how I'm in love with you."

Mike gulped, waiting for Will's reaction. And suddenly the hand on his chin was pulling him closer until the gap between them was gone and holy shit his best friend was kissing him. He was kissing Will fucking Byers and he could never be happier. It was passionate and sweet but so fucking heated and they needed to stop soon or Mike would never stop at all.

When they finally broke all apart Will broke into a huge smile. "You have no idea how long I've been waiting for you to say that."

Mike couldn't believe what he was hearing, he laughed in spite of himself. "Wait you knew?"

Will raised an eyebrow. "I think you underestimated how thin the walls in my house are."

Mike was quick to understand. Oh shit. Will heard him crying to El about how much he loved him.

Will sensed his worry and brought him into a hug, pecking his forehead.

They were quiet for a moment.

"Did you really count every second I was gone?" Will asked softly, smile in his voice.

"Every damn second." Mike whispered into his neck, feeling safe in Will's arms.

And as Will pulled back from the hug to bring him into another kiss, he knew from that day forward he would be counting every second he was with him.