✓ Wake Up, Mike ⇔ Mileven {1st - "Wake Up, Mike" Trilogy}

Thirty One

Mike.

We ended up just sitting around and talking. El started getting more comfortable about ten minutes in. She started commenting in when someone asked a question, which made me feel a bit better.

"Hey, Mike, how are your nightmares?" Will randomly asked, and I turned to him with the widest eyes ever.

"Nightmares? What nightmares?" El spoke up, and everyone looked at her with troubled eyes. I didn't know what to say, honestly.

"I was having nightmares for a few months. Just dreams that you came back and stuff, so they're obviously gone." I looked at Will when I said that, but he just gave me an apologetic look.

"So you're ok?" She asked, giving me a worried glance.

"Yes, El, I'm perfect." I smiled widely, grabbing her hand. She nodded back, then looked down at her lap. "What is it?"

"I have those. But mine are where I leave. Or get taken," She spoke quietly, and my mind just went into overdrive. She has bad dreams when she's alone and I'm about to let her move in with Will. Alone.

"What? El, why didn't you tell me? Are you ok?" I rushed out, and she just nodded. I knew she would, she doesn't like to admit when she's feeling sad. "El, really, talk to me," I whispered to her, and she looked up at everyone else with hesitant eyes.

"It scares me and I really don't want to sleep alone," She admitted, and I was just in physical pain. But, as if on cue, Mrs. Byers came in and told us it was time for bed.

"Guys, find a way to cover for me. I can't leave her alone, at least not tonight. I'm sorry," I apologized, but they waved me off.

"Help her, make her feel better. Night, Wheeler," Lucas joked, patting me on the back as he jogged out of the room. Will and Dustin agreed and said goodnight before leaving the room. I was about to start talking when the door opened again and Will threw some pajama pants at me. I gave him a thumbs up and he left again.

"Um, I don't think I should leave the room. Someone might see me come back in," I spoke awkwardly, and she nodded. She just turned around and I think that's the fastest I've ever changed my pants. I did the same for her, but she took a lot longer. When I turned around, she was in a t-shirt and some shorts. I understand why, it's rather warm in here. She looked cute.

When does she not?

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Short but cute Mileven chapter up next

edit, 12-16-18: I remember the next chapter and it actually is really cute.
Also this book is as close to unrealistic as it can get and I hate it