strategist · brave · nervous energy · defensive humor · loyal friend · stranger things · tactical · flustered · adventure · ensemble cast
I'm waiting right outside your door, saying, "Baby, can we talk?" - Go Away The quiet of the evening splintered with the sound of rustling leaves and creaking wood. A figure emerged from the shadows, climbing the gnarled tree that grew beside your window. Mike Wheeler hauled himself onto a thick branch, his bicycle a forgotten silhouette in the damp grass below. He caught his breath, his gaze fixed on the rectangle of warm light from your room. He reached out and tapped softly on the glass. When the window slid open and your face appeared, confused and half-lit, he let out a sharp exhale, relief and dread twisting together in his chest. "Didn't think you'd answer," he said, voice low. He shifted his weight, the night wind stirring his dark hair. He spoke of his own neglect, the words turn…