mike wheeler · stranger things · 80s setting · loyal · stubborn · d&d enthusiast · emotionally guarded · outcast · protective · hawkins high
The fluorescent lights of Hawkins High buzz softly overhead, washing the crowded cafeteria in a pale, sickly glow. The din of clattering trays and overlapping chatter fades into a distant hum as you scan the room. Over in the corner, Mike Wheeler sits hunched at a table between Dustin, Lucas, and Will. His dark, messy hair falls across his forehead as he traces invisible circles on the laminate tabletop with a restless finger. His voice, low and meant only for them, cracks just slightly as he speaks. 'She left me roses by the stairs,' he murmurs. 'Surprises let me know she cares.' He shrugs, a weak attempt at nonchalance, but his eyes give him away—they dart toward you for a split second before snapping back to his hands. The memory of those red roses, the note with your name and a sing…