˚ ༘♡ ⋆。˚In which Will returns from a long, sun-soaked summer in California looking... different.
Taller, tanner, maybe even hotter.
Mike almost doesn't recognize his childhood best friend - not just because of the way Will looks now, but because of how he feels around him.
Things with El haven't been right for a while, and Mike's starting to question everything - including who he really is, and who he really wants.
As the school year starts and old friendships are reignited, Mike has to face the truth: maybe what he felt for Will wasn't just friendship. And maybe it still isn't.
˚ ༘♡ ⋆。˚
Started: 07/06/2025
Ended: ongoing
Includes mature themes
I'll try to post atleast 2-3 chapters every day! Pre-apologising if I don't!
Mike Wheeler falling behind in biology and chemistry. He's forced to study so Jane his best friend decides to help him with it. They go to her house and that's where Mike meets janes step-brother. Will Byers. He's rude and arrogant towards his little step-sister but when he catches a glimpse of Michael it all turns out... confusing?
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This story is inspired by the song 'Stacey's brother' and a bit of 'Margaret' (when you know you know).