Imagines and Preferences: Book 1

Preference: I Like You | Stranger Things

SEASON TWO SPOILERS

We're gonna pretend Steve was sixteen in season two.

Summary: Telling one of the Stranger Things boys you like him.

QOTP: Who's your favorite character?

Word Count: 3870

Dustin -
"I hate her," Mike says.

You sigh, leaning back into the couch. "I mean... hate's a strong word. I strongly dislike her."

"Fine. But I hate her."

It's trick or treat, and Will's just gone home after an episode that freaked the both of you out. You're both still in your costumes - Mike in his jumpsuit and you in your green ghost costume. Dustin and Lucas are still out.

With Max.

"Why do you hate her?" you ask.

Mike looks at you like you're crazy. "Why wouldn't I? She's ruining everything! I mean, it's like Lucas and Dustin don't even care anymore."

"Tell me about it," you mutter.

"Why do you hate her?"

"The same reasons you do. She's got both of them wrapped around her finger. It's sickening. Dustin's all, 'Max, let's go trick or treating! Max, I love you.'"

Mike laughs at the stupid voice you used to imitate Dustin. "What about Lucas?"

"Huh? Oh, yeah, he's the same way," you reply.

Mike stops for a second, then sighs. "You like Dustin, don't you?"

"What?! That's disgusting! Ew!"

"I know you do. You act the same way I did around El when you're around him."

"Speaking of El, have you tried to contact her again?"

And the subject of your totally existent crush on Dustin is dropped. That is, until Dustin calls for help with Dart.

You helped him try to find the others, then went with him when you found Steve. Finally, Lucas showed up and you figured out that he told Max everything. Then, you figured out that Dustin lied about Dart.

Needless to say, you're mad at both of them.

Now, it's dark and you're waiting for Dart to take the bait you laid out. Lucas and Max are on the roof of the bus you're in while you, Dustin, and Steve are inside.

You won't talk to anyone but Steve.

"So, how's your day been?" Dustin asks a little awkwardly, trying to break the silence. You move away from him and say nothing.

"What's wrong with you?!" he shouts. "I'm sorry, okay?! I should've told you about Dart."

You look over at him and shrug. He shakes his head. "I'm not the only one in the wrong here, okay?! I mean, Lucas told Max everything-"