Just Friends - Byler

restarted: 3/8/22. <3 <3 <3
ended: ??/??/2022

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"Mike," Will whispered into his shoulder. "I don't wanna go back down there."

Mike took Will out of the hug and stared him in the eyes, "it's ok Will, you won't have to go alone." Mike walked into the basement turning on the lights that flickered for a while before spinning around. He looked back at Will's eyes and flickered them down to his lips for a split second before looking back into the still frightened eyes of Wills. He held out his hand and plastered a soft smile on his face, which Will hesitantly took and smiled back. "Let's just keep the light on, okay?" Mike smiled to Will, in his gentle tone he used for Will only. He led Will down the basement steps and layed out a blanket and pillow on the couch for him. "I'll just use the sleeping bag." Mike answered Wills confused expression. Will nodded and walked to the couch taking small steps, looking down at the ground for any slimy, gross vines. He sat down on the couch and Mike did the same, "Will, it's alright. I'm here, I'm here Will." He repeated the last part hesitantly putting his arm around the boy, careful not to startle him again.

"Mike?" Will spat out in a soft whisper, "can you stay up here with me? J-just for the night." His tone hightening at the last part.

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