The Entries (Byler)

November 27, 1987,
Some things are easier to write than say.
Some truths were never meant to be found.

Will Byers is told to keep a diary-to stay grounded, to stop drowning in thoughts he can't share with anyone else. He never expects the pages to fill with the same name. Over and over again.

Mike Wheeler starts writing too. Not because he's brave enough to face his feelings-but because he doesn't know what else to do with them. The problem? None of those feelings seem to be about the girl he's supposed to love.

When Mike arrives in California, Will isn't there to meet him.
No one explains why.

Two hours later, Will shows up-with Matt.
And suddenly, nothing feels right.

A letter meant for someone else says the wrong name.
A diary changes hands when it shouldn't.
An argument in the garage crosses a line that can't be taken back.

Jealousy simmers.
Words are misread.
Intentions stay unclear.

Matt is angry-but no one knows why.
Mike is spiraling-but won't admit it.
Will knows the truth-but keeps letting it slip through his fingers.

Somewhere between exchanged notebooks, quiet touches that feel too important, and emotions that don't make sense yet, everything starts to crack.

Who was the letter really for?
Why does Matt care so much?
What happened that it made mike realize that it was too late?
And what happens when the things written in ink can't stay hidden anymore?

A slow-burn, angsty Byler fanfiction full of jealousy, miscommunication, emotional tension, and moments that almost-but not quite-say everything.

A/N: none of the characters belong to me other than Matt. Any images seen or used belong to their rightful owner and not me!