~Timeskip brought to you by my non-existent motivation, rapidly declining mental stability and loss of reality altogether~

*Will's PoV*

"It might be public opinion, but it sure as hell isn't mine!"

Those words ring in my ears like church bells on Sunday. It's been weeks since that first date and Mike and I are both happier than we have ever been. We're at a sleepover with the party right now and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves. A rather heated game of Uno is being played at the moment, cards are all over the floor, Dustin and Lucas are both screaming at each other while the rest of us are rolling on the floor laughing our asses off.

Jane joined the party completely and so has her girlfriend, Max Mayfield. Dustin and Lucas, however single they may be, are just as content as the rest of us. I smile to myself, bathing in the sound of laughter and shrieks, relishing in the warmth of friendship. It's sappy I know, but it's true. I love these people more than life itself and if their happiness was in danger, I would do whatever it takes to save it. 

"Oi Will! Did Fuckface over here actually say Uno or is he a lying bastard?" I couldn't help but laugh at Lucas's question. In all honesty, I wasn't really paying attention so I wasn't the best person to answer.

I just shrug my shoulders and smile at them, looks of frustration on both boys' faces. Mike shuffles closer to me and leans to whisper in my ear.

"That was a harsh move baby," he snickered. I turn to face him and peck him gently on the nose. He just smiles and slides an arm around my waist, squeezing it ever so slightly. I shiver a little then melt into the touch. He knows all the tricks to make me crazy for him. It's in the little things

"Ha! Uno you son of a bitch!" It appears the game is coming to an end. "Thank god! It's past midnight!". Resting my head on Mike's shoulder, I feel my eyes struggling to stay open, before giving in to a peaceful sleep.

🖤~Author's Notes~🖤

hey hey y'all

i sincerely apologize for not updating in forever. things have been really hard lately and idrk how much longer i can last. im trying to get help and talk about a huge problem in my life that is just weighing down on me but i just feel useless and sad. 

im so sorry u had to read this and im also sorry its so short but I've also been thinking about discontinuing this book until i get back into the byler fandom bc i have found new passions lmao. byler and stranger things will always be something i will love forever but its just not me atm.

again, sorry...

i really am i swear and i love u all so much

anyways...

STAY SAFE!