It Will Rain

Chapter one

Will

I watched as the sun slowly rose. I was sitting on my roof. The sky broke out into warm colors, blended everywhere. I felt a presence approaching the house and looked down. I saw Mike getting off his bike and throwing it on the ground, getting ready to make his way towards my door. Today's Saturday. I knew he'd come today. But I don't feel like seeing him. I told my mom that when or if he shows up to tell him I was sick and he had to go home.

Mike and I haven't been this separated since Winter of 3rd grade when he found out my dad was abusing me. I watched as he disappeared under the roof of my porch. I heard him knock and the door open moments later. "Hey Ms, Byers. Sorry to come over unannounced and this early but can I talk with Will? He's been very distant with the party and we're starting to get worried that he's hiding something." He said.

I scoffed and rolled my eyes. That was a bunch of bullshit. He's been to busy shoving his tongue down Els throat to even notice me. I used to be his top priority. I used to be his number one person. But that all changed when Eleven returned. I mean, I don't usually hold grudges against sweet people like her but taking Mike away from me was cruel and brutal. Of course Mike wasn't ever really mine and El didn't know what she was doing but it didn't change the fact that because of her I lost my bond with Mike.

"Uhh I'm sorry Mike. Sorry that you made your way here and got up so early but Will is sick right now. And no offence but he told me to send any visitors back home. He doesn't want to spread any germs and make all his friends sick." I heard my mom's quiet voice. "Oh, okay. Will you at least tell him I stopped by?" Mike asked her. She was quiet for a second. "Of course honey." My mom replied politely. "Okay. I have to meet El later on so I should get going so I can start getting ready early." He said in what seemed like a disappointed voice. I sighed. "Okay well tell your mom and dad I said hi will you?" She asked. He didn't say anything. He probably just nodded. I heard my mom close the door and I saw Mike rush back to his bike.

A hurt look plastered on his face. Guilt bubbled in my stomach but it was overcome with the feeling of hurt, betrayal, sadness and anger that filt his body. My heart beated in my chest a little faster when my tears began to brim my eyes. Not again. I watched as Mike climbed on his bike. He looked up at me, as if he felt I was there. I quickly looked away. Pretending not to notice him. As if I've been watching the sunrise so intensely that I haven't or didn't acknowledge him. But that wasn't true. As soon as he got into eye reach of the house I felt him. Couldn't stop myself from looking over to see if it was him.

I heard as he petaled away and I allowed myself to watch as he rode down the dirt street and disappeared around the corner. I let the tears fall and I grew deeper and deeper into a heavy cry. I wished for a hug. But not just any hug, a hug from Mike. I craved to feel his arms wrapped  around my body tightly. I craved to hear him tell me that he was always gonna be there for me. That's the thing with Mike. He knew that I didn't wanna hear someone say it's all gonna be ok that I was okay when I know I wasn't and so did he. I never felt okay anymore. Never ever. I feel depressed. I am depressed. I feel weak, misused. Like garbage. Useless. All of the above.

I sobbed and sobbed. After awhile I climbed back into the house and laid in bed. I got under the covers and bawled up into a ball and just cried. It wasn't a regular cry. It was one of the cries that makes your heart and lungs feel sore. The type of cry you can feel all over your body.

Jonathan rushed in and sat beside me. "Will! What's wrong? You okay?" He asked and pulled me into a hug. I hugged him and I buried my head in the crook of his neck as my entire body shook and I cried. "It hurts Jonathan. It hurts!" I cried. My mom rushed in. "Will? What's happening?!" She asked and rushed over. "I wanna die!" I screamed. "What?" My mom asked, surprised. I just continued crying.