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  1. Public Bookmark 46

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    Mike Wheeler lives with Will Byers.

    Their relationship is, technically, undefined.

    This is the story of how that happened—childhood promises, college, a first book, and the slow realization that his taste in people might be alarmingly specific.

    Also: his decision-making gets worse the closer Will is.

    He’s working on it.

     

    Or, more accurately, the other side of "It Starts with Jonathan Leaving". Because apparently Mike gets a POV too.

    You don’t need to have read the other fic to understand this one.

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    07 Jun 2026

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    Mike Wheeler writes fantasy novels now.

    In his second book, a paladin falls in love with a cleric he loses long before either of them learn how to speak honestly.

    Will Byers reads the dedication two years after they stop talking.

     

    Or: to my cleric — i remember, and it was real to me.

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    26 May 2026

  3. Public Bookmark 71

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    “If I wouldn't like it. Don’t people say try it before you say you don’t like it?” Mike looks at him again; his eyebrows raised with a small grin on his face.

    “Um… Yeah, I guess. Where is this coming from?” Will asks, turning his body to fully face Mike. 

    He shrugs. 

    “Just been thinking about it.”

    “About kissing guys?” Will fires the question quickly, wanting to get to the bottom of this.

    “No.” 

    Will tilts his head.

    “Okay, then what were you thinking about?” Will laughs dryly, Mike pulling his lips into his mouth.

    “Well… about trying it, but not like… guys.” Mikes face starts to flush. 

    “Okay, then what? A specific guy?” Will laughs, letting one leg stretch over the couch cushions, his other still held to his chest.

    “You could say that.” Mike whispers, his eyes darting over Will’s face.

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    Mike becomes extremely affectionate with Will out of nowhere aka domestic Mike and Will.

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    06 Apr 2026

  4. Public Bookmark 94

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    Mike and Will haven't kept in touch despite promising to do so after leaving Hawkins. But his brother's sudden departure and the urgent need for a roommate lead him to take the desperate measure of asking Mike Wheeler. A guy who used to be his best friend. A guy he definitely doesn't still have feelings for...

     

    Just as he was about to leave the living room, he heard Mike call after him.

    “Will! One question! Does your notebook say what the protocol is for jerking off? How much notice do I have to give?”

    “Asshole!” Will shouted from the hallway. Mike’s laughter was the last thing he heard before closing his bedroom door.

    What an idiot.

     

    *"COMPLETE*

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    26 Mar 2026

  5. Public Bookmark 17

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    Will gets his wisdom teeth out and forgets he has a boyfriend.

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    24 Mar 2026