NOTE: (i forgot to add this before) but this is HIGHLY inspired by a tumblr post but i forgot who wrote it; so credits for the idea and majority of this go to that tumblr writer)
Eleven's eyes shut, her last breath echoing in the empty cave. Mike runs to her, sinking to her, scratching his knees, but the feeling of pain didn't rise in him.
He pulls her head onto his lap, gently pushing away her stray pieces of hair.
"El?" He whimpers, feeling tears begin to well in his brown eyes.
"Hopper! Do something!" Mike yells, turning to look at the older man over his shoulder, his eyes red and cheeks wet.
"I'm sorry, kid. She's gone. We tried everything, but nothing happened." Hopper sighed, taking off his hat in respect, tears glistening in his eyes.
"El." He tries again, letting out his salty tears. He pulls her body closer to him, rocking back and forth.
"Kid, you have to let go." Hopper says quietly.
"No!" Mike screams, clutching her body closer.
He lets out a bloodcurdling scream, every built up emotion being let out. He feels like his lungs might tear, but his thoughts are only on the feeling of her cold body.
Lucas flinches in the background, startled by the scream from his best friend's mouth.
"IM FUCKING SERIOUS, HOPPER-"
***
Caleb glances at Matt, and shakes his head, eyes widened.
"Cut!" Matt yells, looking at Finn, whose face was bright red and tears were still spilling.
Millie opens her eyes, expecting Finn to be there with a smile and his messy hair, but is instead greeted with a heartbreaking sight.
Finn's eyes were red and puffy, his cheeks stained with tears, as more came from his bloodshot eyes. His hair was messier than usual, and his chest was heaving quickly, as he began hyperventilating.
"Finn." Millie says softly, cupping his cheeks.
The voice of the girl he imagined dead only threw Finn farther in a panic attack.
He couldn't breathe, as tears fell faster and of more quantity.
"Finn." She says in sympathy, pulling him closer to her body. He wraps his arms around her waist, as her hands gently run through his hair. He buries his head in the crook of her neck, tears dripping against her exposed neck.
She takes her fingers through his hair, as she coaxes him to take deep breaths. After moments of silence of Finn's now stable breathing, he pulls away to look at her face.
"You're, you're okay." He sighs in relief, eyes frantically scanning each feature of her, as if wishing to imprint them in his mind for eternity.
"I'm okay." She whispers, standing up and lifting Finn next. She looks over at Matt, her eyes asking a question of dismissal. He nods, sending a sympathetic smile to Finn.
She guides Finn away from the set, rubbing his back gently, while leading him to her trailer.
She guides him into her trailer, and to the couch opposite the small tv. She gently rests him on the couch, and he slightly curls into himself.
She reaches to him, and gestures to his sweater. He leans up, and raises his arms, allowing her to pull the thick sweater off. She then goes to the small kitchen area, and gets him a glass of water. He takes it gratefully, and she takes it when he's done.
"Do you want to talk about it?" Her voice is gentle, afraid that if she talks to loudly, he might break.
"I-I got into the scene, and I guess I f-forgot it was just a-acting. I thought y-you actually..." Finn cuts off with a sniff, looking down at his hands.
She wraps her arms around him, letting him silently cry against her.
"I don't want to lose you." He mumbles.
Millie pulls away slightly, and kisses his cheek.
"You won't."
"Millie, I-" Finn looks down at his hands, taking a deep breath.
"I love you. Not just as a friend- I'm in love with you. When I saw you, dead, I just forgot we were acting and I-I saw my worst nightmare come true. If you don't feel the same way, it's completely fine, I want you to always be happy. I just had to- had to tell you."
Millie stares at Finn, her mind analyzing each word he said. She then grins, her eyes lighting up.
"I love you too, dork." She says, pulling him into a hug, kissing his forehead.
"You missed." He mumbles, a soft smile painting his face.
Millie's eyebrows knit together, and she tilts her head gently.
He points to his lips, the smile highlighted.
She rolls her eyes, but grins anyways. She leans in, and places a gentle yet passionate kiss on his soft lips.
She pulls away after a while, and smiles as they rest their foreheads together.
"Bingo." He smiles, and Millie laughs.
"Bingo." She whispers, wrapping her arms around her boy.
***
sorry if this is bad/late my family and i went on a road trip (17 hours woohoo) to florida to go to disney world and universal studios (HARRY POTTER WORLDDDD) so i haven't been able to write much. but if u are on vacation or out of school, have a great time! and if u are still in school, good luck!
love u guys 💖
