<𝕓𝕪𝕝𝕖𝕣> 𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕣𝕥 𝕤𝕥𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕤 / 𝕠𝕟𝕖𝕤𝕙𝕠𝕥𝕤

𝕛𝕦𝕞𝕡 <𝕔𝕙𝕒𝕡𝕥𝕖𝕣 𝕥𝕨𝕠>

Beep

Beep

Beep

It was a chore to open his eyes. It felt like they were glued shut. He heard the beeping. He felt the rough fabric. He heard the voices and footsteps just beyond his hearing.

It didn't work.

That's all Will had thought as he opened his eyes. His eyesight was blurry, as if he had had his eyes shut for years. He let out a groan as the bright fluorescent lights filled his eyes. His eyesight adjusted and he looked around at the environment he had grown used to... only one thing was off.

Sitting on the chair next to him was a figure. Black hair, laid across the side of his bed, his arms shielding his head for support and one hand on Will's. Will wouldn't move, but it seemed he already knew he was awake.

"How could you do it."

Will gulped at his voice alone. It was raspy and hoarse, as if he'd been screaming for days and days. It was filled with hurt and regret. As he looked up Will felt his heart drop just as it did when he was falling.

His beautiful chocolate eyes were stained red and bloodshot. His face was pale. His cheeks red and tear stained. His lip quivering as he looked at Will with remorse.

Will stayed quiet. He looked down at his lap, biting his lip to keep his own tears from falling out. "Will. Please.. how could you do that?" His voice quivered as he squeezed Will's hand.. Will only scooted away from the touch.

"I."

Will coughed, clearing his throat and getting it ready to be able to talk. "I thought it was for the best." Will finished, starting to play with his hands. Mike didn't say anything, he just stared at Will.

"Did.. I make you feel that way?"

Will gained the courage to look at him. "Mike.. I've always felt that way.." Will answered. Mike bit his lip and looked down at the bed.

"I didn't mean it."

Will cocked his head with the little strength he had left. "Mean what?" Will asked. "I.. everything I said to you. It wasn't.. it wasn't true." Mike started then wiped his eyes. "I know you don't believe me, but.. I said it cause.. cause I was frustrated. I was frustrated that I hurt you, and-and by doing that, I hurt you even more to the point I made you.."

"Mike. You didn't make me do anything. You were right. I'm a burden-"

"No, you're not!"

Will jumped at Mike raising his voice. Mike stood up and ran his fingers through his hair. "William Byers, don't ever call yourself a burden! You are everything but a burden!" Mike shouted wiping the tears falling from his face.

"Mike I-"

"I'm in love with you, Will." Mike blurted out, completely sobbing and frantically wiping his tears.

Will stayed quiet before answering the only way he could.

"What?.." he squeaked out, staring at Mike with disbelief.

"I'm in love with you.. I love you so much it hurts. When I saw you jump I.. I fucking... I lost it, man. I jumped into that lake and almost drowned pulling you out.." Mike started then ran a hand through his hair stressfully.

"You.. you were breathing but barely! And I.. I called for someone until my voice was gone! I was.. I couldn't lose you.. not again..." Mike explained then stood up, grabbing Will's shoulders.

"I can't lose you Will! I already lost you so many times and this was just.. a reminder that I haven't been good to you! That you've been neglected and I.. Will, I'm so fucking glad you're ok." Mike sobbed as he crawled onto the bed slowly, laying next to Will and wrapping his arms around his waist.

"Please.. please forgive me. Your feelings are valid and everything I said just wasn't true... I just wasn't ready to tell you that I loved you yet.." Mike sobbed as he gently squeezed Will. Will felt tears escape his eyes.

Was this the result of him killing himself.. this wasn't what he thought would happen. He never wanted to see Mike like this.. he never wanted to see him sobbing, pulling out his hair, holding onto him for dear life and professing something he wasn't ready to say yet. Usually he wouldn't believe him, but Will knew when he was lying.

"Mike." Will whispered then hugged Mike tightly. "Mike.. I'm so sorry." Will cried as he held Mike. "Shut up. Please don't apologize." Mike whispered.

"I love you too." Will whispered. Mike sat up and looked at Will, tears staining their faces. "You do?" He whispered. Will gulped and nodded, wiping Mike's tears with his thumbs. "Yes.. for a long time." Will smiled, then pulled him in, connecting their lips. Mike smiled into the kiss and brought his hand up, onto his cheek.

They pulled back with smiles and placed their foreheads together. "That's not how I was planning to confess." Mike smiled, making Will giggle. "I don't care, it was perfect." Will smiled, kissing Mike's nose.

"Promise me." Mike whispered. Will knew what he was talking about and smiled, linking their fingers. "I promise." Will said. Mike smiled wider as he let out a shuddery breath.

"I have to call everyone.. tell them you're awake." Mike whispered, sitting up. "Let's just stay like this for a while." Will whispered and pulled Mike down onto the bed, laying onto his chest. Mike smiled and nodded, wrapping his arm around Will. "Ok." Mike whispered.

Mike soon fell asleep and held Will for the rest of the night. When Joyce came back the next morning, she smiled softly at the sight and wiped her own tears, sitting in the chair and waiting for her son and his new lover to wake up.

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