More Than What They Think // Byler // Stranger Things

Part 1

It was difficult. Everything that happened before in Hawkins. The whole scene with Eleven, the Demogorgon, the snowball, and even more.. But it was all in the past. When Eleven defeated the Demogorgan everything was fine.. The Upside Down was put to rest, and every one was perfectly happy.

A few years passed and Eleven was homeschooled and taught by Jim Hopper who adopted her. As she grew along, she was able to attend school.. But along the way she found out that she didn't really feel alot for Mike.. She grew into girls and he grew into boys. But they knew to stay friends.. Soon enough they were all mostly sixteen.

Summer vacation started. The boys split up a bit but Dustin still hung around Mike, and Mike grew some soft feelings for Will so he tagged along with him.. But he wasn't sure how will felt about him.. There were rumors that will was a queer but it was mostly bullying, right? Either way it didn't matter.. Mike was the type of person to not scare someone by moving to fast..

He grew up handsome, to die for almost.. Currently today the boys were going to meet up at Mike's house for a small study held, school had one last day left and there was a test.. So Dustin was already there and they were waiting on Will.. Sitting in the basement, Eleven was in her little spot playing with an Atari, silently.

And as for Will, he wasn't known to be the most attractive person in school, and certianly not the straightest. In fact, he leaned more towards boys than anything. At least that's what he thought he felt.. Maybe it was the bullying, or maybe it was the truth, but he stuck with it secretly, making sure not to tell a single soul. What boy would like him anyway? He was certainly not interesting at all. When Will was invited to Mike's, he was very excited. He loved being around Mike and it always made him feel good. So when he knocked on the door to Mike's house, he begin to feel a little nervous. Being around Mike caused those feelings as well. He waited silently.

Mike looked at the door was knocked on. A small grin rose to his face.

Dustin noticed and laughed a bit. "A bit anxious are we?" He asked.

Mike glared "Shut up." he murmured teasingly as he stood.. he walked to the door and opened it. He stared at the nervous looking Will and grinned.. he placed a hand on his shoulder.. "Hey Will, are you okay? You look kinda sick.. come on in." He said helping him in and closing the door.

Dustin smiled, "Hey Will." He said and pointed to a chair..

El gave Will a welcoming smile.

"H-hey guys," Will said, still a little aghast over Mike's touch. He trailed in slowly, feeling a little better after the greetings from everyone. "I'm fine," he told Mike with a weak smile. It was so confusing, being able to lie like this to someone he really found himself to care about. And yes, he cared about his other friends as well, but there was something about Mike that struck something inside of Will. Something powerful, and something very important.

Mike nodded and carefully he sat down beside Will at the round table that has been there for as long as he could remember. Eleven minded her own business as Mike looked over at Will and smiled.

"So..are you excited for summer vacation?" He asked, moving his chair a bit closer to Will, biting his lip slightly. He just wished he and Will could be closer, physically and mentally.

Dustin coughed to stop the moment and chuckled.. "Problem four please.. I think the answer is four hundred.. what about you guys?" Dustin asked.