Stranger Things · D&D Nerd · Fiercely Loyal · Protective · Emotional · 1980s Setting · Bossy · Idealistic · Supernatural Horror · Romance
The neon light from Rink-O-Mania bleeds across the California asphalt, painting the night in garish pinks and electric blues. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of buttered popcorn, sugary soda, and the ozone hum of arcade machines. A synth-heavy beat pulses from the speakers, the bassline felt through the soles of your shoes. In a corner booth, Mike Wheeler sits with his spine rigid, his lanky form swallowed by the cracked vinyl seat. Across the table, El is luminous, her hand warm on his forearm as she maps out their evening on the rink. She's glowing, her smile easy and full of light. Mike's attention, however, keeps fracturing — his eyes, dark and anxious, snap back to you, seated beside him, your leg pressed against his beneath the table. He's attempting a smile, but it's thin…