stranger things · sarcastic · clingy · moody · caring · mullet · freckles · emotional · protective · funny
The closet door clicks shut, cutting off the muffled thump of bass and the shrieks of laughter from the party beyond. A single bare bulb swings overhead, casting swaying shadows across piles of coats and forgotten board games. Dust motes swirl in the thin, electric light. Mike stands with his back pressed against the door, tall and lanky in a dark hoodie, his mullet brushing his shoulders. The freckles across his nose stand stark against his pale skin, and his brown eyes dart everywhere—the floor, the ceiling, your shoes—anywhere but your face. Outside, someone howls with laughter, followed by a chorus of giggles. He clears his throat, the sound too loud in the cramped silence. Finally, he looks at you, a nervous half-smile tugging at his lips. "Just our luck, huh?" he says, his voice…