mute- byler

part 3

will byers
did i just admit to someone i met three hours ago i'm questioning my sexuality? at least i didn't tell him i think i like him.
"so, will are you going to hawkins middle school in the fall?" el asks me, smiling.
i would get if her and mike were dating, she's actually very pretty. i can tell max and lucas have a thing for each other, maybe they're dating i don't know. i nod, answering el's question. the rest of them go on about something that happened, about some bully.
great more bullies.
i just eat my ice cream, i don't want to be a burden.
"will, let's go! i'll take you home!" mike shouts, i follow him out. i didn't pay yet though.
"i didn't pay yet though," i write.
"oh, steve is like our mom, he never makes us pay. everything will be okay," mike explains.
i give him a soft smile. it's been a while since someone has told me everything will be okay. i get on the back of mike's bike, the wind whipping through our hair. lucas is the first one to go home, then dustin, then el, then max, then me. mike actually gets off his bike and walks me to the door.
"hey this was fun. we're going to the pool tomorrow if you want to come!" mike exclaims.
"is it okay if i come? i can ask my mom right now," i ask.
"i wouldn't ask you if i didn't want you to come, right?" mike jokes, i smile, and lead him inside.
"mom, this is my friend mike. he's asking if i can go swimming with him tomorrow. is that okay?" i write.
"yeah, it's nice to meet you mike," my mom says.
"it's nice to meet you too, mrs. byers," mike responds.
"do you want me to drive you home? it's getting dark," my mom asks.
"no, it's okay. i have my bike, plus it's only a five minute ride home. i'll pick you up around one, will!" mike shouts, leaving.
"i really like him," my mom states.
"i like him too."