Continues immediately after the events of Stranger Things, season 5 episode 7. Basically the finale, but written by someone who actually cares about queer representation. Mike did NOT deserve that absolute assassination and I WILL be doing him right. In other words, a fix-it fic based on my last byler theory on my YouTube channel, in which we get a Mike-central finale where byler is canon. I do want to clarify I only watched the finale once and I refuse to watch it again so I might get some plot points wrong but you guys don't care anyway because no one likes the finale.

(This FanFic takes place in the 18 months before Stranger Things season 5, mentioned in episode 1, season 5) It's been two weeks since Hawkings fell. Will Byers is a shy, introverted, and nerdy boy who loves playing D&D with his friends. He and his family now live with the Wheelers, because their home was destroyed at the same time Hawkins was torn into four. This means Will has to live under the same roof as his crush, aka Mike Wheeler. How will he manage living with his crush without Mike discovering the dangerous truth? Mike Wheeler is oblivious, loyal, and a strong leader. He is happy that Will now lives with him, so they can spend more time together. He would do anything for his friends. Will Mike ever notice the way Will really looks at him, the way he truly feels?

Some might contain fluff, and angst, no smut Some are shorter and longer than others

The gang is ready to embark on one final mission into the Upside Down. They don't make it far before Mike and Will get separated from the group, becoming trapped inside the town's church. There, Will and Mike are forced to address what happened in the basement of the radio station and what Will's confession means for the future of their relationship. Cant believe I got pulled me out of a ten year retirement for this one lol

They were best friends. They were each other's safe place. They were never "just" friends. Follow Mike and Will as they navigate feelings, fear, and love - from their first realization to their life in college. Byler • Friends to Lovers • M/M • Fast burn • childhood friends • spicy

**GUYS!! PLEASE check ao3 (same name and user) for the complete story. there are also edits made in the ao3 version that are not here!!! it is a bajillion times better written over there lol. regardless, though, hope you enjoy :) Following the ending of S5 pt 1., Mike and Will navigate their feelings for each other, misplaced jealousy, and misunderstandings, and how to juggle them with what seems like the end of the world. Eventually finding themselves hiding out in an abandoned church on the outskirts of Hawkins, the forced break from their participation in the mission to end Vecna, and forced proximity to each other, reveals quite a bit. serves as a s5 replacement because... what the fuck was that originally written for ao3, lol. More so Mike's pov! *knowing the byler water symbolism shown throughout the show is important context for this story! colorgate, churchgate, mwtfdydgate, maxgetawayfromthedoorgate, watergate, etc etc. **This was written before pt2 came out!!! So if you read this after the 25th, obviously ignore anything that actually happens in pt2 lol. Or, if we get either queerbaited into oblivion or just a really unsatisfying ending for them, you can always just pretend this is where their story goes instead. enjoy :) *if left without updates, all parts should be posted to ao3.

The Stranger Things finale marks a dark day for Byler shippers...so here's how I imagined Byler's life moving forward after the ending. English isn't my first language, pls be kind. The story is picking up in summer, 1 year after the party graduated. It's written mainly in Mike's pov, but alternating between different pov's from time to time. I have put together a playlist you can listen to while reading the chapters. The reading time and song lenght doesn't line up, but feel free to check out the songs! I wrote them in the beginning of every chapter. I am continuously writing and publishing chapters, the story isn't finished yet!

BYLER they say.. Can they confess their love?? And when they do, can they survive the consequences? FT: VECNA?!!

Will Byers is starting his senior year in high school. His friends are trying to convince him to have a positive attitude, start fresh, get into a real relationship, stop it with the one night stands... but his dark past is keeping him from this mindset. Mike Wheeler is also a senior at his school who's taken an interest in him. Maybe he can change him... Maybe for the better? (Mature themes) (Modern au)

The new kid seems to make friends, But he is also in the closet. He has a crush on his friend and doesn't know how to tell him, But his crush might like him back. Eventually they become best friends.. maybe... hopefully something more. A byler fanfic. started: 1/02/23 ended: 2/14/23 highest rankings { #2 in base } { #3 in él}