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Stranger Things (TV 2016)

Dear Will (I Love You)

by WaterLilyWhispers

POSTING OFTEN!!Mike writes letters to will through a secret personal diary, none of which he ever sends. Until 1992.   Mike spent most of his days missing Will Byers. And when he wasn't? His nose was in a journal filled with letters to him.Eventually, he visits the byers in California. Though Mike's overthinking ruined everything. Will and Mike fight, El and Mike fight. Then they save El, all is fine again. But is it really? The Byers have officially moved into the Wheelers home.Can Mike handle living with his self denied Crush? With burning hormones and fiery emotions, their relationship goes through lots of changes.   But honey, this is only the beginning.   Writing through all the time gaps and what happens after season 5! fixing what the duffers did while staying true to what happened in the show <3 Lowkey writing a whole novel, filled outline, and many ideas waiting to be written. Follow along as i make them come to life!

Teen 59k words 26 / ? ch In progress 238 kudos

Avalanche · Bold Will Byers · Buff Will Byers · Coming Out· +17 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

Forever Is A Feeling

by MazzyStardust7

Will is entering his senior year of art school in Chicago, having left Hawkins after graduation. Mike has stayed in Hawkins and is attempting to build something for himself in the spaces his friends left behind. Both boys are having a hard time letting go. A poorly thought-through idea to visit Will in the city changes things.Through days spent exploring the city together, quiet moments of connection, drunken jealousy, and a lotttttt of yearning over multiple months, the two explore the meaning of their relationship.Alternates between Mike and Will POVs. Told via the songs in the Lucy Dacus Album 'Forever is a Feeling.'

Teen 83k words 16 ch Complete 176 kudos

Artist Will Byers · College Students Will Byers/Mike Wheeler · Confident Will Byers · Drunken Confessions· +34 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

Homebound

by Sofiereadsandwrites

Hawkins is on the brink of collapsing, and Will keeps getting these horrible visions from Vecna. Together, he and his friends has to figure out how to stop him. But how exactly do you stop someone who knows all your weaknesses? All your deepest and darkest secrets. What exactly is Will supposed to do when his biggest weakness is also his best friend who has sworn to protect him, and stay by his side?OrWill and Jonathan move in with the Wheeler’s after living in California. Will hates that he feels so much when it comes to Mike. Hates that it's distracting him from the mission. And he realizes that living with the boy doesn’t make it any easier.Mike is beyond happy that Will is living with him. He may not be able to save him from Vecna, but at least he can protect him here, and be close to him. And that’s all Mike wants to do. Protect Will. Save Will. Even if it means die trying.

Teen 7.1k words 2 / ? ch In progress 115 kudos

Angst with a Happy Ending · Canon Compliant · Childhood Friends to Lovers · Fluff· +15 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

we could be heroes (just for one day)

by frogs_in_flower_crowns

"C'mere," Will said, pulling Mike into a hug, holding him tight, as Mike simply melted into his hold. He was warm and he was safe, and he never wanted to leave, wrapping his own arms around Will resting his head in the crook of Will's shoulder."Thank you," Mike whispered, and the shake in his voice was undeniable. Will hugged him tighter. "You guys are the best players a DM could ask for." /// After the finale of Mike's D&D campaign, the party decide to watch some movies and have a sleepover. Until Will accidently stumbles across a box of old letters, and some secrets can't stay secrets anymore.

General 3.7k words 1 ch Complete 103 kudos

First Kiss · Fix-It · Friends to Lovers · Letter gate· +9 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

while you were sleeping (i fell in love)

by sussurbloom

Will just saved Mike's life—three more lives to be exact, as he'd soon discover—but tapping into those powers for the first time overexerted him, and as it turns out, all you need to realize you're in love with your best friend was for him to save your life and promptly pass out. OR, Mike’s POV post-Sorcerer where Will collapses after using his powers.

Teen 54k words 7 ch Complete 91 kudos

(in the form of flashbacks) · Coming Out · Dialogue Heavy · Feelings Realization· +21 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

I miss summer. I miss you

by literaturefreak

Mike Wheeler had never been one to express his emotions well. Not with words, and he is just in luck because things with Will are still awful and Mike keeps on lying.Writing a bullshit-packed letter to his girlfriend was easy, writing one to Will was impossible.__________Mike is a lying liar and incredibly in love with his best friend.

Teen 1.4k words 1 ch Complete 55 kudos

Gay Mike Wheeler · Internalized Homophobia · Karen Wheeler Tries · Letter gate· +11 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

At The Wheeler's, In Every Life

by maveyula_3920

Mike is stuck in a constant internal war with himself about his true feelings about a certain someone... Will is going through rollercoasters trying to wrap his head around the mixed signals not only from the past but the ever-increasing frequency of signals from Mike. For some reason, Will keeps finding himself in Mike's personal vicinity and at the Wheeler house. Maybe it used to be normal when they were younger, but now it's just different. Little does he know Mike secretly can't get enough of it, even if Mike can't admit it to himself while trying to avoid this very confrontation. And yes, the title is a Gigi Perez album reference, love that album as much as those boys yearn for each other. Many music and other refs in this fic trust.

Teen 66k words 13 / ? ch In progress 25 kudos

Angst · Castle Byers (Stranger Things) · Confident Will Byers · Cuddling· +36 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

Letters I should have sent

by ElleinnetGrace

Mike wrote letters to will byers that he didn't send while will was in Lenora/California, he didn't send them because he was hoping he could get him on the phone soon and they were too revealing of emotions he wasn't aware of yet.

General 2.2k words 8 ch Complete 10 kudos

California letters · Lenora Hills (Stranger Things) · Letter gate · Letters· +8 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

blue and yellow (crazy together)

by aevorie

On the morning Mike Wheeler leaves Hawkins for college, the basement feels heavier than usual, full of memories, unfinished words, and things left behind. As goodbyes are said and familiar spaces are passed on to the next generation, Mike struggles with change, distance, and the weight of everything he’s never said. While the Party begins new lives across the country, some closer to home than others, Mike and someone far away find themselves holding on in parallel ways. Through letters never sent, art quietly made, and thoughts that refuse to fade.Growing up doesn’t mean letting go… but it does mean learning how to live with the ache.

Teen 4.8k words 2 / ? ch In progress 2 kudos

College · Gay Mike Wheeler · Gay Will Byers · Idiots in Love· +11 more

Stranger Things (TV 2016)

put your loving where your mouth is

by akuvvv9

It starts with a Hellfire shirt. Mike doesn't know if it's cursed or blessed because wearing it always makes Will act strangely. Then, it's spiraling into a hope Mike didn't know he could have. Will has never been closer, but Mike still isn't sure he can have what he wants. Or can he? - “You’ll let me do your hair?” Mike knows this is a bad idea. Knows he’ll be red the whole time and stutter and give himself away, but this is Will. Will with his hands in his hair, so close Mike can stare all he wants. Fantasize about what a kiss might be like. Hidden away in the safety of what should’ve been their bedroom. Maybe he can use today to convince Will it can be. “Only if you make me look good.” Will stands with a sweet smile. “Easiest job in the world then.” And then he disappears into the hallway before Mike can even start to stumble in front of him. What? What does that mean?

Teen 51k words 3 ch Complete

Jealous Mike Wheeler · Gay Mike Wheeler · Clingy Mike Wheeler · Getting Together· +19 more