Complicated • Stranger Things

1 - The Vanishing of Will Byres

A/N:

I know some people don't like face claims, so if you're one of those people, ignore this, but my face claim for Jordan is Ebba Zingmark ^^

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I rolled my eyes for what seemed like the millionth time as I listened to Nancy gush about her boyfriend, Steve Harrington, to Barb on the phone. Since she started dating him, he's all she seems to talk about. Barb is nice enough to let Nancy go on about that douchebag, but I've made it clear that I don't want to hear anything about him. Unfortunately, Barb called Nancy while I was here and now I'm forced to listen to her talk about her oh-so-wonderful boyfriend.

"Hey," Dustin was standing in the doorway with a pizza box, "there's a slice left if either of you want it, sausage and pepperoni."

"I'll have it." I accepted as I stood up and took the slice from Dustin, thankful that there was finally something else to occupy my mind. "Oh, do you need a ride home? I'm leaving soon."

"Nah, I'll just ride my bike." He declined.

"Alright, see you tomorrow?" I asked.

"Yeah, sure. Bye." He waved as he walked back downstairs. I've babysat for him often since his mom is so overprotective. I've become somewhat close with the kid, along with his group of friends.

I decided that I didn't want to hear Nancy and Barb drool over Steve anymore, so I said a quick goodbye to Nancy before heading home. As I walked out of the house I saw the four boys still in the Wheelers' driveway.

"Goodnight boys, see you guys tomorrow." I said to them as I walked to my car.

"Goodnight." They all said in unison before riding off on their bikes, except Will who stayed to say something to Mike.

"Hey, Will. Want a ride?" I offered to the boy before he left.

"No, thank you." He replied.

"Okay, I'll see you later." Will gave me a smile in response before he rode off.

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"Where were you?" I jumped at the sound of my father's voice.

"Dad, you scared me." I laughed. "And don't worry, I was at Nancy's."

"Tell me next time you go somewhere." He demanded.

"Okay, okay. You know you don't need to worry about me so much. I'm almost an adult, Dad." I assured him.

"I know, I know. You should get some sleep. You got school in the morning." He reminded me.

"Yeah, I know Dad. Goodnight, love you." I gave him a quick kiss on the cheek before heading to my room.

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The next day before school I met up with Nancy as we entered the building and Barb joined us not long after.

"So, did he call?" Barb asked as she approached us. I let out an annoyed sigh, knowing exactly who she was talking about.

"Keep your voice down!" Nancy told Barb.

"Did he?" Barb repeated in a quieter tone.

"I told you it's not like that. Okay, I mean yes, he likes me, but not like that. We just... made out a couple times." Nancy admitted and I gagged at the thought.

"'We just... made out a couple times.'" Barb mocked her. "Nance, seriously. You're gonna be so cool now, it's ridiculous."

"No I'm not." Nancy denied.