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    put your loving where your mouth is by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

    18 Dec 2025

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    It starts with a Hellfire shirt. Mike doesn't know if it's cursed or blessed because wearing it always makes Will act strangely. Then, it's spiraling into a hope Mike didn't know he could have. Will has never been closer, but Mike still isn't sure he can have what he wants. Or can he?

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    “You’ll let me do your hair?”

    Mike knows this is a bad idea. Knows he’ll be red the whole time and stutter and give himself away, but this is Will. Will with his hands in his hair, so close Mike can stare all he wants. Fantasize about what a kiss might be like. Hidden away in the safety of what should’ve been their bedroom. Maybe he can use today to convince Will it can be.

    “Only if you make me look good.”

    Will stands with a sweet smile. “Easiest job in the world then.” And then he disappears into the hallway before Mike can even start to stumble in front of him.

    What?

    What does that mean?

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    28 Feb 2026

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    My Paladin in Shining Armour by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

    04 Jan 2026

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    Will pressed his face to the glass, wishing that he were closer. The man’s cheeks were pale, having thick eyebrows and lips. His nose was long, though it didn’t disrupt the harmony of the man’s features. His eyes were the most captivating part of his face: wide and brown, reflecting the moonlight.

    In other words, he was beautiful.

    Will found himself blushing, feeling foolish for swooning over the knight, who clearly was just doing his job. He couldn’t help but itch for his parchment and ink, to see the man up close, take in those eyes when they weren’t forced to remain a disciplined neutral.

     

    AKA: Fantasy/DND inspired byler AU!

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    23 Feb 2026

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    mixed signals by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

    04 Jan 2026

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    “Shut the fuck up.”, Will whispers because he can’t, he just can’t deal with Mike’s confusing ass right now. The soft light is illuminating Mike’s features, jaw carved out so perfectly, cheekbones high, eyes so dark Will feels like they’re swallowing him. “You are, too.”, he adds.

    “Prettier than your lame boyfriend?”, Mike ask, voice somehow careful and urgent at the same time.

    “Mike…” Will shivers a little, not sure what to do with himself. It’s ridiculous for Mike to actually believe Will has a boyfriend; if that were the case, he would’ve never stepped a foot into this bed. But somehow, Mike’s need to come out on top compared to the guy he is supposedly dating makes Will break out in goosebumps all over.

    “That’s not a no.”, Mike remarks.
    “That’s not a no.”, Will whispers, scared to move at all and break the moment.
    A soft grin plays at the corner of Mike’s mouth, “Oh, yeah?”
    “Yeah.”, Will nods, “But you knew that already.”
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    College AU where Will pretends to date a guy named Carlton to set a boundary with Mike and stop him from flirting when he keeps insisting they're just 'best friends'. It backfires and Mike sends him more mixed signals than ever.

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    23 Feb 2026

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    So I do what I do to get back to you by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

    23 Jan 2026

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    Now, Mike had almost three extra years' worth of memories, including the revelation and inevitable acceptance of his feelings for his best friend and the subsequent aftermath of said best friend’s heroic sacrifice.

    “No, no, no, NO! I just got you back! Please, please, Will, please–I can’t lose you, not again! WILL–”

    He remembered the two girls placing their hands on his shoulders, Kali’s sympathetic grip and El’s agonized clench as they gazed down at their adopted brother.

    Now, here he was, the summer it all started going too wrong to right.

    ~~~

    After Will sacrifices himself to defeat Vecna, Mike is sent back in time to the beginning of season 3 to prevent any more tragedy

    Now, he'll do whatever it takes

    For Will.

    (thank you all for following along!)

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    spit swear by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016), IT (Movies - Muschietti)  

    15 Feb 2026

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    Will bites his lip and nods, looking down at his shoes again so Richie won't see how hard he's holding back a giddy smile.

    Everybody in the party knows everything about him. Maybe it wouldn't be the worst thing to keep a secret from Mike for a little while. 

    It's kind of exciting. Sneaking in a boy Mike hates.

    Will shakes his head, trying to clear Mike from it for the night. Only when he looks back up at Richie, Richie has this conspiratorial smile on his face, like maybe Will isn't the only one eager to piss off Mike Wheeler. 

    OR: the concept of Richie Tozier being Will Byers' dirty little secret and Mike Wheeler being so jealous he can't breathe. Byler endgame.

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    16 Feb 2026