highest rankings: #8 byler [6/12/2022] #1 lucassinclair [9/3/2022] #1 byers [1/5/2023] #1 elmax [5/7/2023] tw: mentions of homophobia Will realizes his feelings for Mike and tries to get Max's advice on how to get over him. While trying to do so, he develops a close friendship with Eleven and a new kid at school, whose open sexual fluidity gives a great opportunity for advice. But when guilt and jealousy take over, things don't go smooth for either of them. (slowburn) (ALSO THERE IS NO SMUT IN THIS BOOK) takes place after the plot of s3 just in case you're here after s4 🤞

ALL CREDIT TO @lameparties on ao3 !!! Mike Wheeler & Will Byers fic Author summary: It's winter in Hawkins, and Mike and Will aren't speaking anymore. Living in Mike's house, Will tries to be invisible, spending most of his time in the basement. Then the power goes out - and if there's one thing he dreads more than facing Mike, it's the cold. or Seven nights in which Mike and Will have to sleep in the same bed, even though they're barely friends anymore.

It's been two years since Stan and Kyle stopped being friends. Stan turned to alcohol to numb himself, while Kyle buried himself in school. They both convinced themselves they didn't need each other, but Stan can't ignore Kyle anymore when he realizes he has feelings for him. (100% credit to artist of the cover)

My life was pretty normal here in Tulsa, until I met a cute blondie named Ponyboy here at school. Ever since then, I guess I'm... changed? In a way? I don't know. All I know is that Ponyboy is not just some boy. He's different.