Will Byers thought he had left Hawkins-and everything that hurt-behind. In New York, he has a rising art career, a stable relationship, and a life carefully built to keep the past at a safe distance. Until a simple favor changes everything. Chance Nozeda, a teenage secret Will never truly let go of, reappears as his best friend's new roommate. What once was hidden desire and unfinished promises resurfaces in quiet moments, stolen glances, and words that were never said. Caught between who he was and who he's trying to be, Will must face a truth he's avoided for years: some people aren't meant to be forgotten-only postponed.

Mike and Will's relationship have always been complicated. Especially since all Mike ever wants to do is hang out with his girlfriend, Eleven. But when the two break up, Will takes this as a chance for him to rebuild that relationship they once had. The one where they used to be best friends and nothing more. Right? Along the way, Will happens to befriend another, and Mike doesn't like this. Mike just wants to protect Will, nothing more. Right? (This story was started before the release of Stranger Things season 5, so some things may seem out of place. But then again, not everything I write will relate to events in the show.)

3 years after the season 5 epilogue, College AU. Mike and Chance (apart of the bully gang) are college roommates, but they aren't friends. they don't talk or interact and are complete opposites. Chance and Will are dating, but Mike doesn't know this because he and Will grew apart and haven't spoken in about a year. Later on, Mike finds out that Will and Chance are dating.

this is a story for the bychance fans, i think im going to add a bit byler tho..