Thanks for the idea SnowMione17 I loved this oneshot

(Age 16)

Mike Wheeler had a plan, more like an idea, really. It was risky, but thought it would be sweet. He was nervous, still unsure of when the perfect moment would be.

Mike Wheeler wanted to serenade El Hopper.

In Mike's mind, it was less of a serenade, and more like a small surprise for El. Karen has walked into the basement at the exact moment when Mike had been practicing, quite surprised by how talented her son was.

She had found it adorable how much her son cared for El, and even more adorable that her son wanted to serenade El.

"Mom it's not a serenade," Mike sighed and walked into his room, pulling out a piece of paper covered in writing, "Its just a... surprise I wanted to sing for El."

"Honey, when a boy wants to sing a song for his girlfriend, it's called a serenade." Karen said, "Have you picked a song yet?"

Mike folded the paper and placed it in his pocket, "Yeah I did..."He made an attempt to walk out the bedroom door, only to be stopped by his mother.

"What's the name of the song?"

"Mom, I don't need to tell you." Mike muttered, trying to duck under his mom's arm. She gave him a look, making him sigh and mutter, "Eternal Flame." He ran out of his room before he could hear his mother's excitement.

Mike had been planning this for a while, but every time El was with him, his confidence crumbled and he couldn't bring himself to sing for her. Singing was his hidden talent and no one knew except for his mother, Nancy and Holly. Nancy had teased him for a while, until she heard him sing for Holly one night a few years back.

Mike went into the basement, deciding that he would finally sing for her today. With a little bit of help from Steve and library books, he had taught himself how to play that one song on his father's old guitar. He usually practiced in the basement when he knew he would be alone without any distractions or people.

El was the only person on his mind whenever he picked up the guitar and taught himself the love song. He was blistering his fingers and annoying himself for El. He had spent months learning this song and memorizing the lyrics for El. He had kept practicing and made sure the performance was perfect for El.

He cared about El a lot, and in his head, this was the best way to show her how much he loved her.

Mike was shaken out of his thoughts as he heard the doorbell ring. "Mike your girlfriend is here!" Nancy shouted.

Even to this day, Mike still felt his heart flutter whenever someone referred to El as his girlfriend.

"Ellie!" Holly screamed, the sounds of her running echoed through the floor.

"Hi Holly." Mike heard El say as Holly's footsteps came to a stop.

He couldn't help but smile; he loved that fact that his 2 favourite girls got along amazingly.

"Mike is downstairs," Holly said sweetly before running off again, her running footsteps making the ceiling above Mike thud.

El slowly came into view as she walked down the steps. Her dark curls (that Mike loved to play with) bounced around her face as she walked into the basement.

Her lips turned into a smile as she saw Mike. Her eyes lit up with a sudden happiness as she wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. Mike immediately hugged her back, her body relaxing against his.

"Hey El," Mike said softly, breaking the silence. His arms stayed secure around El in a tight hug.

"Hi," She replied, resting her head on his shoulder. El let out a content sigh as she snuggled into his chest.

"How are you?" He asked, pulling away from her enough to look at his girlfriend, but still have her secure in his arms. "Sorry I didn't call last night, I was working on... something and I fell asleep early."

That was the truth; Mike had been practicing the song on the guitar last night, only to fall asleep in the basement from pure exhaustion. He had woken up to realize that it was morning guilt instantly hitting him.

"I'm good, I had eggos with chocolate for breakfast so everything was great." El smiled sweetly, making Mike's heart melt. "Don't apologize, it's okay Mike."

"Yeah but I still feel bad, El." He intertwined their fingers as his eyes landed at his feet. "I promised that I would call and I didn't-"

"Mike," El interrupted, "Its okay, I understand." She gave him a look; it was a look of understandment and love, with a bit of forgiveness.

"Okay," Mike said simply, a smile forming on his lips. El could easily change his mind or thoughts on something with a few words. She has a special affect on her boyfriend.

"Okay." She stood up on her tiptoes and kissed his cheeks, her hands resting on his shoulders to balance herself.

Mike smiled and let his eyes close for a moment before remembering his surprise. "El?"

"Mhm?" El stood infront of him, her dark eyes searching his with curiosity.

"Come outside with me?"

She raised an eyebrow and allowed Mike to take her hand and gently lead her to the basement door. El gave him a look before opening the door and walking out and into the backyard. Mike followed, not far behind, his guitar in hand and an old blanket in the other.

"Why are we out here Mike?" El asked, turning around to look at her boyfriend, soon noticing the items in his hands.

Mike simply shrugged and placed the guitar on the grass. He spread out the blanket and sat down on it, gesturing for El to join him. El slowly sat down on the grass, a look of curiosity lingered in her eyes.

"Mike, what is this?" El asked softly as Mike finally built up the courage to sing for her.

"I've finally built up the courage to sing this for you El, just watch." He said nervously as he strummed the first note and began to sing softly.

"Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling.
Do you feel my heart beating,
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming.
Is this burning an eternal flame?"

Mike looked up from his guitar to see a smile on El's lips, giving him the confidence to continue.

"I believe it's meant to be, darling,
I watch you when you are sleeping.
You belong with me.
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming,
Or is this burning an eternal flame?"

El moved closer to him, a smile on her face. Mike grinned and continued to sing, his hardwork and practice finally paying off.

"Say my name,
Sun shines through the rain.
A whole life so lonely,
And then come and ease the pain.
I don't want to lose this feeling, oh."

El rested her head on his shoulder as he sang, letting her eyes flutter closed. She relaxed against him as she listened to the soothing sound of his voice.

"Close your eyes, give me your hand
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same?
Am I only dreaming
Or is this burning an eternal flame?"

As the song came near to an end, Mike wished he could stay in this moment with her forever. He tried to stay as still as possible, not wanting to bother his girlfriend who was leaning against him.

"Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling
Do you feel my heart beating
Do you understand?
Do you feel the same
Am I only dreaming, ah
An eternal flame."

El found her voice and gently sang the last line along with Mike, making them both smile. "Close your eyes, give me your hand, darling."

El sat up slightly and met his eyes, nothing but happiness radiating through them. She leaned forward and pressed her forehead against his, unable to explain with words how much this meant to her and how much she loved him.

"Mike, I-" El tried to say, shaking her head, unable to continue.

"Did you like it?" Mike asked softly, his forehead pressed against hers gently.

"Mike I loved it so much," She wrapped her arms around his neck and hugged him, "You are the best boyfriend ever."

"I'm probably not but it's nice of you to think so." Mike said, adrenaline running through him as he leaned in to kiss her again.

"Whoo get some Wheeler!"

"Pay up, I knew he would do it!"

"Guys, what happened to staying silent?"

"Okay that's it, you guys get over here." Mike said, putting down the guitar.

The Party slowly crept out from behind the fence, all of them had a smirk across their faces.

"Aw did we ruin your moment?" Max teased, a grin on her face.

"Yeah you did actually. How long have you guys been there?" Mike asked, a hint of annoyance in his voice.

"Well were going to knock on th basement door but you guys were outside and... Dustin wanted to spy on you guys." Will shrugged.

"Hey don't throw this on me, Byers." Dustin groaned, "You guys wanted to spy on them too!"

Lucas shook his head, "No, we were trying to go inside through the front door but you wanted to watch them, Stalker."

"Last I checked, you were nicknamed Stalker," Dustin shot back. "Just ask your girlfriend."

Max simply shrugged, an amused smile on her lips.

Mike rubbed his eyes, "So you've been watching us the entire time?"

"I wouldn't say the whole time, just maybe for like 7 minutes," Max said with a shrug.

Will met Mike's eyes and he gave Mike a look saying, 'I tried.'

"Mike! I can't believe you actually sang for her!

Everyone looked up at the window above them. Nancy had her head stuck out of the window and a smile on her face.

"Holy shit, did everyone hear me singing?" Mike groaned, shaking his head, his cheeks a light shade of red.

"Yep!" Everyone shouted, making Mike blush more.

El quietly walked to Mike's side and wrapped her arms around his neck, hugging him tightly. He paused for a moment before hugging her back and kissing her head.

"Thanks Mike," El mumbled before leaning up and kissing his lips gently. "You're a really good singer. I loved it."

Mike ignored his friends' and sister's comments and kissed back gently. "Anything for you El." He mumbled before pulling away slowly, a grin across his face.

"Well, El broke Mike." Dustin commented before walking into the basement.

"What else is new?" Lucas said sarcastically before intertwining his fingers with Max's and walking into the basement with her.

"El can break Mike like a piece of plastic," Max muttered, glancing back at Mike and El quickly.

"It's been like that since 1984..." Will replied.

Mike had that grin on his face for the rest of the day, and perhaps a few days after that as well.

Okay that was really god damn cute. Hope you enjoyed