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Explaining to the guys...was awkward. And if anything Mike wasn't even listening to them when they asked what they walked in on. Mike was embarrassed by it. Embarrassed that someone like his childhood best friends had to see him do that to someone. Let alone a guy they knew for a few weeks now. Was it too fast? Mike personally didn't think it was. And even though at first he wanted nothing to do with him. Now he just felt lost without the hazel-eyed boy.

A sense of pride swelled up whenever someone commented on the fact he liked a boy, or now that the secret was out to two people. He could only have one option.

Deny. Deny. Deny.

Mike was giving him CPR didn't sound plausible. Mike was drunk, also didn't seem smart. And he didn't want to take advantage of the fact will takes medication, he wouldn't use that as bait. As in will took too many pills and Mike tried to pump it out of his system. Or Will would only take his pills if he kissed Mike. All things that threw will under the bus completely. And whether his reputation mattered, will mattered more

The reason the two came anyway was that they wanted to go shopping to get Lucas's girlfriend something. And apparently Mike would be the kinda guy to know what a girl wants....the same guy who had to be interested in his own gender. And Nancy of course, thoughtfully thought it was a good idea to let the guys in. Earring them to walk in on Mike and will.

If he was completely honest. He was scared. What did this mean for him? What could this mean for him? He didn't want to be a creep of some sort and was scared of it. He was scared of Troy, but neither would he wanna prove his harsh words to be true. But it was also how Dustin and Lucas would think. Would they be okay with this?

Would they think Mike was some complete mistake?

It was no surprise that Mike made the guys go home, while Mike and will sat in a majority of silence for the rest of the day.

And just like that. It seemed the moon left early that morning. It was cold out, with a small fog outside, but that could have been because it was around 6 am and Mike had to take the smaller boy to the airport. Not that he truly minded.

Helping Will carry his bags into the car and getting one good, last glimpse of him. His soft brown hair and warm coat. It was a shame he couldn't keep the boy somehow. Like a lucky rock or a neighbour. But no. His boyfriend lived miles away.

Boyfriend.

It felt nice to think of Will like that. He was mikes boyfriend. Not anyone else's. But mikes. And that's something he could definitely live with

"It's c-cold!" Will shivered as Mike turned on the AC in the car, waiting for the air to heat up as he started the engine. Wills's nose was a soft shade of pink, as well as his soft cheeks that mike desperately wanted to hold "h-how long does that thing take...to heat up!" Another question came Mike's way as he laughed off Will's inexperience with cars.

"Let the engine heat up while I drive. It'll get warm shortly...I promise." His voice softened around will, and the two of them seemed to notice. And just like mine promised. It got warm pretty quick, will effortlessly tapping his finger to the beat of the music, some sort of jazz Mike had on, and if he was honest it was the only thing keeping him going. There were two stops for coffee and one stop for food.

Surprisingly will was a black coffee kinda guy, while Mike liked iced coffee with a ton of milk and sugar. Byers thought it was bittersweet to see his boyfriend get excited over something so small. It showed he was appreciative of the little things completely "so Mike.." will started, wheeler's hand losing on the car seat as he glanced over to the brown-haired boy, wondering what he wanted to say "what do you think..will happen to us." It was a question that was on his mind. But it was also one he didn't want to think about

"Uh-" Mike didn't expect it. But proceeded to talk "we will stay the same will...I'll call you every day and send you letters... I can promise that. Maybe we'll meet soon again! I'll put in extra hours...get enough money to fly over to meet you!" Even the thought got the two smiling dumbly at themselves. Yup. This was definitely a relationship alright "maybe you can show me your friends!" He slipped his lips, seeing as wills features tensed a little

"Mm...well I'm not really popular over there..let's say. But my brother would definitely like to meet you! His name is Jonathan...he's 20 so he still lives with my mom..for now- he goes to college a bit away though.." he announced and Mike had not a single clue he had an older brother..gosh. What would this Jonathan guy think? Would he completely scare Mike away, or would he be okay with this clearly two-male relationship?

"Is he okay...with.." will know what he was going to ask him. And only nodded with a small smile. It felt so wrong to ask someone if they were okay to love another person. Fucking Adam and Eve.

"He's fine. I know he is...they aren't like that. Jonathan will like you...uh- I've spoken about you a bit actually" his words seemed to become rushed as his cheeks heated up a bit "well...I said you were sweet and he asked if I liked you...like it was something so casual and...normal." Mike hated that word. Normal? What did it even mean? What is normal? And why do people want to be normal? It seemed like such a boring, forgettable life to live, and he didn't want to be a part of it.

"Who cares if it's not normal, will. Who is? Do you think I'm normal? Troy? Steve is definitely not normal and Nancy is...questionable- listen. What I'm trying to say is...as long as you are happy. Then that is your normal. That's my normal. Because I really love your smile.." mikes eyes stayed at will for a few moments before leaving once again back to the road, pulling into a large building area filled with cars and planes. The land seemed flat and dry. And Mike could only cherish these last few moments "we're here now..." he was excited about this. Not at all. Parking the car and taking a breather before he could even get out to help will with the bags, his mind racing with worries and panic

Nothing will be the same.

It was that same feeling of meeting a friend in the summer, but when school starts none of you have time for each other, memories just simply withering away into nothing. Such horrible feelings.

And just as Mike thought will was going to take off, he was brought into a massive, tight hug. The boy's face pressed neatly into his neck and his arms gripped onto the male as frantically as he could. Will was scared of leaving him. Feeling like these thoughts would leave too.

"I'll miss you...so much.." will whispered in a choked matter, like his emotions got the best of him, as Mike could only do the same, making sure the male know he would never leave his side, no matter what.

"I love you will..." his voice strained a bit, feeling the hug slowly disappear until the two could only gaze into the eyes of each other for one long last moment. And if they were alone he could only help but kiss him. Hands slipped off one another as he watched will grab his bags and say one last goodbye.

Mike could only feel puzzled as he stared at him leave, his smell of bark and Liquorice staining his scent.

"I love you too Mike."
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