Between Glances

Colorful balloons, loud music, laughter echoing through the sheriff's cabin.

Will thought it would be just another ordinary night with his friends. A gift in hand. A practiced smile on his face.

Mike was happy. Eleven was radiant.

Everything was exactly as it should be.

So why did each glance seem to last too long?

Why did jealousy arise where it shouldn't?

And why was it so hard to pretend that nothing was changing?

Between flashing lights and music that never stops, Will begins to realize that some things can no longer be ignored.

Because sometimes, what hurts the most...
is what was never said