Friends Don't Lie

Out Of Nowhere

"Mike..." Eleven said, gently, as she leaned on the AV desk. Mike just stood, eyes wide and mouth open, unable to speak. Dustin started, "I know what you're gonna say man and we didn't know until last night I swear we didn-" "Elle." Mike cut him off, stepping forward just one step. "Mike..." She replied again. That was all he needed, he stepped, basically ran the couple of feet to her, grabbing her and pulling her against him, his arms wrapped tight around the girl. Eleven took a little more time, her arms slowly coming around him. He couldn't lie, he was crying a little but he wiped at the tears, not wanting anyone, especially to see them. After another second, Mike pulled back, his arms still holding hers as he smiled. "Your hair!" he chuckled a little and Elle smiled, reaching up to touch the now pixie length haircut. "Still pretty?" She asked carefully. "Very, very pretty." He mumbled and glanced over his shoulder at his friends before quickly leaning forward to kiss her on the cheek. She giggled and it was the most beautiful sound Mike had ever heard. "EW DUDE GROSS!" Dustin said. "Shut up!" Mike laughed turning around to hit him. "Mike, I missed you..." Eleven giggled again. He smiled and took her hand. "Common we can go home and finally get you that bed I promised."

An hour or so later and the four boys and girl sat on the new made up mattress in the Wheeler's basement.  "So, what happened? I mean, we saw you-" Lucas made exploding hands as he spoke, "And then you just, appeared, on my doorstep! So... what?" Mike nodded, agreeing with Lucas as he looked at her, their hands still clasped together. "Chief Hopper, he helped me regain my strength... taught me words... gave me Eggos!" They laughed. "You're speech is really good!" Mike smiled. "Kids!! Dinner!" Mrs. Wheeler yelled from above them. "Common, lets get some food." They made their way upstairs, filling in the rest of the table, Mike and Elle on one side, the other three across from them. "Sooo..." Nancy started, smiling at Mike and Eleven's hands, still clenched together. "Eleven's staying with us now?" "Yes!" Mike said, quickly and loudly. They all gave him a look. "I mean.. hopefully yes? It'd be cool I mean whatever..." He shrugged and looked down at his plate, blushing. Will nudged him under the table and the three of them chuckled. "Yes. She can stay in the basement for a little while." Mrs. Wheeler smiled, looking at her son. "As long as you two can promise me that nothing is going on..." Mike's eyes widened and he dropped Elle's hand, picking up his fork and stabbing his food nervously. "N-Nothing's going on!! What would be going on? I mean I haven't seen anything go on anything else... right guys?" he chuckled, looking around with a smile wider then his face. "Oh real subtle Mike, real smooth." Nancy's eyebrows raised. "Shut up!" he kicked her under the table. All Elle could do was smile. 

Another two hours and the boys had left after a fierce game of D&D and dinner. Mike brushed his teeth, pushing his hair to the side and grabbing a blanket from the linen closet. He made his way down to the basement, the blanket and pillows filling his arms and blocking his face. "Alright! I've got a warm blanket and some fluffy pillows!" He smiled, plopping them down on the bed and looking over at Elle. His smile grew bigger when he saw her standing in a large t-shirt. "This seems familiar doesn't it?" He chuckled and she smiled, nodding and stepping over to the bed to fix the pillows. "Well... I should be getting to bed..." He trailed off, stopping for a second before sighing and hugging her again. "I'm so glad you're back..." he mumbled as he hugged her. This time, she instantly hugged back, holding him tighter then before. "I'm glad too.." Mike let go smiling before stepping back. "I should go to bed, here," He held the blanket open and she climbed in. "Goodnight Elle.." Mike said with a smile, looking down at her for a second before going to the light switch. He flicked it off, giving her one last look before heading up the stairs. "Mike..." He stopped, turning around just at the top of the stairs. "What is it?"

"Can you stay?"

DON'T WORRY NO SIN IS HAPPENING GOOD LORD THEY'RE ONLY TWELVE AND THIRTEEN. Also, more will come on how Eleven came back don't you worry! Hope you guys are liking the story and don't be afraid to leave comments!!