Back to Hawkins || ➵ Byler

Chapter 6 ➵ Plane Ride

Author's Pov:

Just a few more minutes until boarding.

They were all anxious and excited.

Joyce was happy that Will and El would be able to see their friends again, but she was also scared about what Will will (haha) feel like once they get there.

Since there isn't an airport in Hawkins (obviously) they are going to have to catch a cab in order to get to Mike's house safely.

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Eleven's Pov:

I am super excited! I get to see Mikey, Max, Dustin, and Lucas.

Ever since we moved to New York, Mike has called me everyday to check in, and tell me he loves me, but the last 4 days he hasn't.

And yes! I counted.

I just hope he's happy to see me.

Who am I kidding! He's going to be sooooo excited to see me.

I bet he has a whole bunch of hugs and kisses waiting for me.

I'll knock on the door and immediately I get a hug and a kiss.

Mike will be like,

"El, I misses you so much." Kiss me, then give Will a hug. But a friend hug. Not a cute hug.

That would be weird.

The only reason I say that is because the past 4 days, I've heard Will talking to someone on the Walkie Talkie. I think it was either Lucas or Mike, but I'm hoping it was Lucas because Mike isn't supposed to call anyone else before me.

He can after, but not before.

I understand that him and Will are just friends, but what if Will likes him or something?

Is boys liking boys normal? Is that a thing?

Or is it boys liking girls?

I think I'll ask Will. Maybe he will laugh.

I love making him laugh.

He's always so sad and down and I hate that. I just want him to be happy again.

"Hey Will?"

"Yeah?" He turns his head over to me.

"Is it normal for a boy to like another boy?" I say outloud.

I look as Will's face turns bright red.

"What?" I raise an eyebrow.

I look around and see that everyone was staring at us.

"Obviously it's not okay! No man shall lay with another man. It's disgusting." A women shouts at me.

"Um excuse me, I never asked you." I glare.

"Uh, little girl, you should treat me with respect. Who's your mother? You should know not to treat others like that."

"I'm sorry, but my mom is dead. She got killed for not keeping her mouth shut." I smile.

The lady's mouth drops to the floor.

"How dar-"

"No! How dare you!" Will stands up in front of the lady.

"You do not get to barge into a conversation that you weren't even apart of, and expect us not to react? Mind your own business lady. Also, so what if someone is gay? Are they hurting you? No they are not. So don't tell me they are ruining society, or that they are gross because you don't know what it's like to be in their shoes.

They get beat TO DEATH just because they LOVE someone that you apparently don't approve of. And dont give me that 'god says its not okay' bullshit. Do you really think he would be happy knowing that you're outing people for who they are? Or killing them? No he would not! So just leave us alone alright? Go back to your children." Will shouts.

Everyone was looking at us.

I mean, EVERYONE.

Thankfully not Joyce and Jonathan since they were getting food, but, EVERYONE heard it.

The lady in fact was so embarrassed she even apologized.

Good job big brother.

No one else talked to us. Not even look at us.

I think Will was excited about that part.

That he wasn't in the center of attention.

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Will's Pov:

I hated this.

I am in the center of attention when Im not even in the center of attention!

How is this even possible.

I know I should have expected this when I yelled at that crazy psycho woman, but I just got mad okay?

I've been called gay, queer, a fag, my ENTIRE LIFE.

I'm done with that bullshit!

I want to be known as a normal human being.

Not "the gay kid" or "the fag" or "the kid that wears colorful clothing".

I want to be known as a regular, shy, kid.

That's all I want.

I never asked to be gay, did I? Nope.

Why would I wish to be gay when this is what happens to gay people?

It doesn't make any fcking sense.

PARDON MY FRENCH BUT I HAD TO!

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Author's Pov:

They all boarded the plane once Joyce and Jonathan got back.

They didn't figure out anything, but they knew something was up being everyone was giving them side glares.

As if they were mentally saying,

"You're children are disgusting."

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El and Will obviously say next to eachother on the plane and their mom and older brother sat in front of them.

"Hey Will?"

"Yeah?"

"Can I ask you another question?"

"Sure."

"Are you, um. Are you gay?" El turns to Will and notices him sighing.

"Yeah..." he mumbles.

"Oh." El says.

"You can punch me now." Will frowns.

"Excuse me?"

"You can punch me now.... its what everyone does when they find out Im gay." Will sniffs.

"Will, Im not going to punch you." She laughs.

"Oh... really? You aren't?"

"No! I would never." She smiles.

"Oh okay.." he smiles back.

"Thank you then I guess."

"No need to thank me.. I should be the one thanking you. For earlier. Thanks for standing up for me."

"Of course. No one talks to my little sis like that." He laughs.

"Little sis? Okay big bro."