Michael Wheeler and William Byers have been best friends all their lives. Nothing could come between them. That is, until their longtime bully, Carlton, starts getting closer with Will. Some things are meant to stay forever. Mike and Will thought they would. Best friends. Always. But with Carlton trying to take his place, Mike's scared of losing the one thing he never even considered he would... Because sometimes the scariest thing isn't losing your best friend. It's realizing you might want more. (side-note: this is a MODERN byler fic, set in today's world, and an alternate universe, enjoy!!)

❝ Even whilst dating another - Will Byers still manages to find solitude in the arms of Mike Wheeler. They both yearn for the other's soul. To the point of nearly being on the brink of obsession. ❞ Or; Over the last 18 months, after graduation, Mike Wheeler has developed an unmanageable, ugly envious feeling towards Will Byers' new boyfriend - Chance Romanillos. Who just so happens to be one of Jason's stupid goons. 𝄞⨾💿✮˚.⋆ 'The Avalanche of Desired Yearning' - Stranger Things, Byler by moongirlel. A Stranger Things, Byler fanfiction. (Will Byers x Mike Wheeler). |POST Season 5 AU| 🌙 CROSS POSTING ON AO3/ WATTPAD!! 𝄞⨾💿✮˚.⋆ Will's thumb traced his sharp cheekbone, caressing each freckle. He was close enough to count them all, every freckle and imperfection littered across his best friend's skin. Every flaw was so gorgeous to him, he had memorised every itch of them - dedicated many sketch books over the years to forever immortalise them. To immortalise his infatuating memory of Mike Wheeler. Leaning forward, his breath ghosts across Mike's lips. Their lips briefly touch, barely for a moment, then Mike's hand comes between them, gently covering Will's lips. 𝄞⨾💿✮˚.⋆ This story contains characters from the Netflix series of "Stranger Things." This is a fan-fiction based after the events within Season 5, with alternative twists. 𝄞⨾💿✮˚.⋆ (COMPLETED) Mature & Triggering content, read at your own risk. (Date Started: 14th January 2026.) Date Completed: 23rd June 2026.) (Editing Started: ...) (Editing Completed: ...) 𝄞⨾💿✮˚.⋆ HIGHEST RANKINGS: #1 bylerfic [8th - 10th February 2026] #1 Lawlessbyler [10th February 2026] #1 Strangerthingsbyler [10th February 2026] #1 mikexwill