the year of el | mileven

ch. 14 | dance and shit

They waited near the bike rack, knowing that Mike would be out any minute

Lucas tapped his foot impatiently "So what if he doesn't show up?"

"It's not like he's gonna ditch his bike and walk home" Dustin replied sarcastically

He shoved him lightly "Whatever, don't be a wise ass"

"Well speaking of Mike, there he is" Dustin said, pointing near the school's double doors

Lucas put his hand in his pockets and slowly approached Mike who was with El. "Hey man, I kinda wanted to talk to you"

"Really? Cause I actually wanted to talk to you too"

he rubbed the back of his head nervously "Well before you say anything, I just wanted to tell you that I didn't mean what I said the other day. I also shouldn't have wrote that note, it was way out of line"

"It's fine, you didn't know.." Mike replied genuinely

"But now that I do, I'm actually glad for you. As long as you're happy and doing well that's all that matters alright"

Mike looked at him apologetically "You know I'm sorry too, I should've put myself in your shoes. I wasn't really thinking.."

"Don't sweat it, plus I understand that El has you wrapped around her finger" Lucas smiled, gesturing towards Eleven

"So are you two dating now or what?" Dustin cut in

"Mike's my boyfriend" El proudly mentioned

Suddenly the sincere moment was interrupted by wolf whistles and loud whooping

"My boy Mike, the ladies man!" Dustin laughed

Lucas joined in "I call best man at your wedding!"

Mike's face flushed red "Shut up you guys" he teased, shaking his head

"So are we cool? Lucas asked

"We're cool" he replied giving him a fist bump

"So since we're cool and all. I guess I should tell you that Max might of uh.. accidentally foundaboutEleven" he said, purposely running his words together

Mike's eyes grew wide "WHAT?"

"She was getting suspicious so we had to tell her" countered Dustin

"How much does she know?"

Lucas looked at his friend uneasily "Well uh..pretty much everything.."

"Everything? Are you guys insane! El's reputation could be at jeopardy"

Dustin sighed "She didn't even believe us dude"

"Hmm I wonder why.." Mike replied rolling his eyes

"We gotta prove it to her though, We need El to use her powers!" Lucas exclaimed

"No, no way! She's not even allowed, she'll get in deep shit with Hop"

"Mike.. it's okay" Eleven interceded

He observed her carefully "Are you sure?"

She slowly nodded "Max is my friend, I trust her"

"Hell yes! Thanks El, owe you one!" Lucas shouted, wrapping her in a hug

"Do you guys even know where Max is? I didn't see her come out" questioned Dustin, looking around curiously

Lucas shook his head "I didn't see her either."

"No clue" Mike shrugged

"She's in detention" El honestly stated

"I guess you'll just have to tell her tomorrow" Mike said, kneeling down to unlock his bike