𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦/ 𝐛𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐫 ❁

-nine

november 13th
friday
it's you ~ Ali Gatie

Will felt kinda happy walking into school, he felt like he figured everything out. He went over to his locker and put in the combo, opening it and putting his backpack inside. He heard someone come up next to him.

"where were you yesterday? I was all alone!" Max asked in a whiny tone.

"sick." Will responded, showing her the excuse note. "and didn't you have the guys that sit at our table?"

"they don't understand me as well as you do." max mumbled, crossing her arms over her chest and leaned against the locker.

"well i'm here now." will said with a small smile, shutting his locker. He stumbled forward when someone slapped him on the back.

"Aye Byers is back. Where were you yesterday bud?" snobby Mike Wheeler asked.

"since when do you care?" Will scoffed.

"awe come on you know me. You were the princess to my prince remember? I slayed dragons for you faggot." Mike smirked and walked off. Will was furious. His eyes started watering and he stormed off to class.

"Mike Wheeler is gonna get his ass beat! I will strangle the shit out of him!" Max ranted on her way to lunch. Will stayed silent as he walked beside his best friend. "hello, input?"

"What am I supposed to say to that?" Will asked.

"I don't know, something to back up my point?!" Max huffed in frustration.

"sorry.." Will mumbled. Max sat at the lunch table and huffs. Will sits next to her. Max started eating. Will looked at Lucas and Dustin. They both waved and Lucas covered the side of his mouth and mouths 'what's up with max?' Will shrugged.

"I can tell you guys are talking about me." Max said. The three boys looked at her.

"well looks like someone's on their period.." Dustin jokes and elbows Lucas. He soon regretted that. Max stood up and slapped Dustin across the face, a loud clap echoed throughout the cafeteria.

"YOU ARE SUCH AN ASSHOLE! Just because i'm the tiniest bit moody does not mean i'm on my period! You are so stereotypical. I fucking hate you!" Max yells at him and walks out of the cafeteria. Some of the boys start whistling and hooting, most of the cafeteria clapping and Dustin sitting there like a deer in headlights.

There was a sudden announcement
"Max Mayfield please report to the principals office immediately."

-After school-

Will had to walk home alone because Max had after school detention. Will felt like all eyes were on him. He tried his best to ignore it but he couldn't. All of the glares, glances, judgmental looks..all on him. He started walking a bit quicker and started humming a song. He kept looking everywhere. "i'm not safe, i'm not safe, i'm not safe." that sentence was attacking him. He didn't feel safe. There was no one there to make him feel better. No one there to protect him..

Will walked into his house and it was dead silent.

"Mom? Johnathan? anyone home?" Will shouted into the silent household. No answer. Will shut the door and sighed softly. Will sat at his kitchen table and pulled out his homework. Will didn't feel like starting it. He had many other important thoughts fighting in his brain. He couldn't focus.

All of the sudden Mike Wheeler popped into his thoughts. Will tried to get rid of it but he couldn't. Why is Mike such an asshole now? They were THE bestest of friends. They would do everything together. Mike used to comfort Will all the time. Mike would always hug him from behind for a few seconds, resting his chin on Wills shoulder. He would then step in front of Will and made sure they made eye contact. He would then compliment Will and tell him that everything gets better and..just be the nicest guy ever..Will wishes Mike would still do that now. All Mike does now is call Will mean slurs. It hurts.A.LOT.

After 2 long and dreadful hours, Will finally finished his homework. His mom came home in the middle of it.

"hey mom, is it okay if I skip dinner tonight? I'm not feeling the greatest.."

"Will...fine one night. Hope you feel better sweetheart." Joyce sighed.

"thanks." Will smiled a little and walked to his room. He sat on his bed and sighed. He felt himself tearing up. He missed his childhood. He missed when he had many friends. He didn't miss his dad, but he still wants things back to the way they were, back when his crush actually liked him...

Will finally admits his feelings for Mike. Typical having a crush on your bully..He hated being basic but he felt like this was different. He felt like Mike actually likes will as a friend but won't admit it because it'll ruin his reputation. School reputation is so stupid. Why do some people have to be liked more than others? Why do they get to rule the school? it's stupid. Everyone should be treated equally.

Will is glad Max stuck around. Everyone should be more like Max. She doesn't care about people's opinions. She doesn't care about reputation or popularity. She doesn't care. Will wishes he could be that badass. Beverly Marsh pops into his mind. She seems like Max, maybe being badass is a common theme in redheads. It's in their genes or something. Will wishes he could be unique. He has brown hair, that's so common! Imagine having perfect red hair, cute spotted freckles and icy blue eyes. That's so perfect. Will wasn't anything like that. He has bland brown hair, and boring brown eyes. He curls up in a blanket and lays down, sighing softly and getting lost in his negative thoughts.

He then realized he was a little unique. He's not focused on his ego, he is a good drawer, he has a creative imagination. He isn't drowning in toxic masculinity. He decided to try to be more confident about that.

(AN)

Hi! I have major writers block, i'm also very busy. I don't know if i'm gonna continue this.

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