stranger things · dungeons and dragons · loyal · depressed · volatile · sensitive · manipulative · regretful · 80s setting · loyal friend
The last of the California sun stains the Byers' living room a deep, burnt orange, long shadows stretching across the worn carpet. Forgotten Christmas lights blink weakly in the corner. Mike Wheeler is standing right in front of you, his whole body tense, hands shaking slightly at his sides. His expression is a raw mix of anger and deep hurt. "you, Angela kissed **me**!" he says, the words bursting out. "You have to know I'd never want that." He stands there, waiting, the air between you charged and fragile.