Even Stranger Things

chapter 2

Mike

It's the first day of school. I HATE school.
I hate going to a place where me and my friends get pushed around. It's hard for us to defend ourselves. especially without El. I miss El. I know I need to stop missing her because she's gone but it's impossible

Will made us bike to his house this morning then go to school. I think he's scared to be by himself sometimes.

We put our bikes down and start making our way inside

"oh no oh no oh no" I hear Dustin say

"shut up dust-" Lucas said but he was interrupted when someone pushed him.

"what's up girls" said Troy. God I hated him.

none of us answered.

"they had all summer and they're still nerds" Troy told James

"come on guys lets go" said Lucas

we started to walk away but I was pushed to the ground.

"stop" I said

"no. you don't have your creepy bald friend to protect you" said James

"hey! she's not creepy! she's just... different" said Dustin.

I really wished El was here. she could protect us.

Eleven

I'm scared. I'm always scared. it's cold here. I have no one to talk to. I'm always so tired. I spend my days running away from the monster, sleeping, crying, and trying to keep warm.

The upside down is stronger than ever. I should be able to leave but I can't. Maybe the boys are trying to find me. maybe not.

Maybe Mike and his friends forgot about me. what if Mike has a girlfriend!! ok he probably doesn't have a girlfriend but what if he forgot about me?

my head started to hurt. I feel like when my head hurts my friends are in danger. but I think too much.