Chamber of Reflection (Mileven one-shots)

Closer

-- There's a wicked thunder storm and Eleven recently has been scared of them. But since she's at Mike's house, she has some comfort, but she's still scared.

Eleven's P.O.V

The loud crashes are keeping me awake.

I feel like it's worse in the basement.
Even though Mike is with me, I'm still terrified.

He holds me tight, but since he's almost asleep, he's slowly letting go.

"Mike?" I whisper softly, wanting to go upstairs.

He snores softly, so I hold his arm tight, trying to sleep.

The crashes get louder and the flashes get brighter.

I shut my eyes tight, trying to get all the bad thoughts out of my head.

I start sweating hard and shaking in fear.

Finally, I turn and face Mike as we lay on the couch.

"Mike? Wake up please." I beg.

He groans, opening his eyes just slightly.

"What's wrong?" He asks softly.

"I'm scared." I whimper.

"Wanna go lay upstairs then?"

"With you?" I check quickly.

"Yeah, yeah I'll come too."

"Okay." I nod softly, getting up slowly.

He gets off the couch, picking up his blanket as we head up the stairs.

We get to his room, so I lay down on the side closer to the wall, and he lays beside me.

"Is this better?" He asks softly.

"I think so."

He nods, shutting the light off, turning away from me to sleep.

"Mike... can... can you face me please?"

"Yeah, of course." He mutters, facing me quickly.

His eyes are closed and he's already half asleep.

He looks adorable.

I set my hand on his face, just looking at him.

Another crash booms outside, making me shake.

His eyes open, "It's okay. It's just a thunderstorm. It can't hurt you."

I smile softly, scooting closer.

"Here, let's move towards you. I'm gonna fall off the bed." He explains, shifting around.

I nod, moving back towards the wall.

He hugs me softly to his chest, kissing my head softly.

"Closer." I whisper.

"Hmm?"

"Closer... please?"

He brings himself a little closer, setting his head on top of mine.

Now I'm warm and cozy.

He's so tired.
I softly run my fingers through his hair. He hums gently in satisfaction, so I keep doing it.

Another crash, and a flash go off, making me jump.

Mike pulls off of me slightly, looking into my eyes.

"You can't sleep?" He grumbles.

"No."

He sighs softly, "need me to stay up with you? It's really no trouble."

I nod, "please?"

"Yeah! It's fine. I just... need something to keep me up." He describes.

I softly kiss his cheek.

He smiles softly, letting his eyes close slowly.

"Mike?!" I snap.

His eyes jolt open.
"Hey, I think the storm stopped El." He says.

I listen softly. There's nothing. Just the sound of rain falling gently outside.

It's kind of peaceful.

"Can you sleep now?" He asks.

"I don't know. Can you come closer?"

He chuckles and nods, not even hesitating before he hugs me tight to his chest, burying his head into my shoulder.

I lay on my back, shifting him onto me.
His weight on me feels good; comfortable.

Now I'm cozy, and I might be able to sleep.

I shut my eyes, and suddenly, Mike makes a soft grumble.

"Now I can't sleep." He mutters.

I open my eyes, now super tired.
"Really?" I ask.

He nods.

I hold him tighter, "need me closer?"

He nods again, so I hug him even tighter.

"How's that?"

"Good." He mumbles.

I shut my eyes, feeling so, so much better. I feel myself drifting away.

I'm so glad Mike actually stayed up with me.

Sorry I suck lately. I just got off winter break and I'm going to school and whatnot so I'm super busy. I'm trying to write, but this was my last prompt on my list. Hopefully I can come up with more soon :")  and also, I tried to publish this twice today already and It says that Wattpad is having maintenance issues