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When Mike closed the gap between him and Will, he felt a powerful rush go down his spine. It was like nothing he had ever felt before.
He kissed plenty of girls, but none of them could live up to this. It made his whole body feel electric.
The kiss was so gentle and soft. They moved their heads opposite each other in perfect union.
Both their hands were all over each other. Will had one hand on the back of Mike's neck, pulling him forward, the other hand on Mike's cheek, rubbing his thumb ever so slightly. Both of Mike's hands were on his waist, moving under Will's shirt to feel his skin.
Will's skin was so soft and buttery under his fingers.
As Mike slowly started to move his tongue into Will's mouth, he could feel Will slightly moan as he did the same. Their tongues slide together in perfect unison. It was like their mouths were made for this exact moment.
This was perfect, everything about it. Mike didn't want to be anywhere else. He was right here.
They were like that for ten minutes before Will slowly moved away from Mike and started to speak.
“Mike,” he said as he tried to catch his breath, “I — we need to go, it’s —it's getting late.”
As Will was saying this, Mike couldn't handle the separation, so he started kissing Will on the exposed spots on his neck slowly. He left hot, wet kisses all down his neck and near his Adam's apple. He hit a sensitive spot that made Will moan slightly, and he sucked the tender skin. It left a tiny bruise, but Mike licked it afterward to stop the sting.
He could smell the scent of Will's Cologne that he always wore. He smelled like vanilla and musk. He always smelled so good. And he tasted even better than he smelled, if that was even possible.
“Mike im not kidding,” Will said as he pulled him off of his neck, both hands on his shoulders, his eyes locking with Mike's. “It's almost 1, we need to start walking back.”
“Are you sure we can't have just five more minutes?”
“No, now let's go,” he said as he got up and started gathering their things. “I don't know about you, but I am not doing dishes for the next 2 weeks,” he said in a sarcastic voice as he reached for Mike's hand.
“Okay, okay,” Mike got up, grabbing Will's hand.
As they walked back, they didn't really say much. But it was weird because they were still holding hands. It was nice, actually. He felt Will slightly rub his thumb against his hand, just like he did on his cheek. He liked this. It felt so innocent.
“Mike, can I ask you something?”
“Always”
“What was that back there? I mean, I liked it, like a lot, don't get me wrong, it's just” Will paused for a moment before continuing, “it's just that I don't want to get my hopes up for something more just to be let down. But I also don't really want a relationship either. Does that make sense?”
“Will, can I be fully honest with you?. He stopped walking and turned to Will, still holding his hand and moving the flashlight to see his face.
“Yes?” Will said, looking a little confused.
“I think I'm starting to develop feelings for you. Which sounds crazy, I know, because I never thought I was gay or even bi, but I know my feelings for you are real.” He was so nervous he thought he was going to explode. “But I also really don't want a relationship right now either. So why can't we have something more without the relationship or the labels that come with it?”
Will looked confused but intrigued, one eyebrow raised as he said, “Go on?”
“I mean,” Mike explained, “What if we do everything fun about a relationship, like both romantic and sexual. Like going on dates, holding hands, cuddling, kissing, and maybe more. It would be a way for you to get fully over Zach and try everything you never got to do with him, and I can work my way through my sexuality.”
“Okay, but wouldn't that get complicated, considering that I also have feelings for you. What if it becomes too much? What if one of us wants to start a relationship eventually? Then what?”
“You have feelings for me, too,” Mike said, his cheeks looking like big ripe tomatoes.
“Obviously, Mike, I've always had a thing for you as long as I can remember. But we're not talking about that right now, quit changing the subject. Answer my question!”
“Okay, but we are definitely talking about that later,” he said with a little giggle. “But we need to be completely honest with each other the entire time. We need to tell each other what we like and don't like, what makes us uncomfortable, and tell each other when we cross a line. If either of us wants more, we have to talk about it. And if it gets too complicated, then we stop. Cold turkey and go back to how things were before. Just friends—— best friends.”
“Okay i work with that,” will said with a little hesitation
“Deal?”
Mike pulled out his hand and spat into it, urging Will to do the same. Will did and put his hand out for Mike.
“Okay, deal,” Will said as he connected the two hands.
They shook hands and then continued walking.
When they got back to the cabins, they looked at each other, making deep eye contact.
Will leaned in and gave Mike a slight peck on the lips, not saying anything, then climbed back into his window.
“What was that?” Mike said with a big smile.
“The rules of our fake relationship, getting to do things I never got to with Zach, right?”
Mike's smile spread from ear to ear. His cheeks are still bright red like before.
As Mike crawled back into his window, he whisper-yelled across to Will's window, which was still open.
“Goodnight, Will”
“Goodnight, Mike”
Monday morning came, and they were getting ready to see which kids were in which cabin. Will and Mike were sitting together as usual. But the two hadn't really talked much since Saturday because Robin had the brilliant idea of putting everyone into random groups and going on a scavenger hunt. She obviously did not put Mike and Will in the same group.
As much as he hates to admit it, he enjoyed getting to know the other councilors. He met Amy and Sharon, who were twins, both college freshmen and teaching majors. He met Tony, a junior in college who was going to be an engineer. He also got to talk with Ella and James some more. He found out that he and James had graduated together and had math together with Mrs. Monroe in their sophomore year.
But the whole time, all Mike could think about was how much he missed Will. How he wanted to kiss him, talk to him, just be in his presence.
By the time the scavenger hunt was over, Mike tried to find Will, but he was already back in his cabin, sound asleep.
Robin came around, handing out papers to everyone sitting at the long table. The paper had all the kids' names and another set of rules for the kids to follow
When Robin handed the paper to Mike, she smiled and said, “I think you're gonna be surprised by your campers, Mike.” She let out a chuckle.
“Derek Turnbow, no way,” Mike sounded shocked as he read the name on his paper.
Derek was Mike's younger sister Holly's boyfriend. They had become best friends after being trapped in Vecna's mind. When they got into middle school, Holly decided she wanted to be more than friends with him and asked him to be her boyfriend. He was always at their house, and they were CONSTENTLY together. You never really saw one without the other. So if Derek was at camp, that has to mean–
Before he could finish the thought, he saw the doors at the front of the mess hall open to reveal Holly, Derek, and his mom walking in. He could have passed out right there.
“Hi, sweetie,” his mom said as she approached the table where he and Will were sitting.
“Mom, what are you doing here?” he asked with some much sas in his voice.
“Well, Derek's mom was telling me how much he loved coming here every year, and I thought Holly would too. I also thought it would be a good idea for you to watch Holly for me and keep her safe. Now, who do I talk to about registration?"
“You'll go talk to Robin and Steve over at that table, Mrs. Wheeler,” Will said in that kind voice he always used, pointing over to where they were.
“Thank you, Will, be right back.” She said as she led Holly and Derek to see Steve and Robin.
“I can't believe my mom. Why would you bring Holly to camp?” he said with an annoyed look on his face. “Why does she always make me in charge of Holly? Does she not realise I have 8 other kids to watch out for?”
“It's not that big of a deal, Mike,” Will said as he took Mike's hand, lacing their fingers together and rubbing tiny circles with his thumb. “Just let Holly have fun this summer. Why is that a bad thing?”
Mike looked at Will's hand laced through his own. It felt so natural to him.
“Ya, you're right, I guess she deserves to have fun too,” Mike said, looking at Will's face.
“Besides,” Will's voice and demeanor switched,” we're gonna have our fun this summer, so it won't even matter.”
“What kinds of fun?” Mike's head started to buzz; he felt electric.
“All kinds,” he said in a slow sedative voice. His hand was slowly moving up his thigh.
The moment was cut short when he heard Derek come back to the table.
“Ms. Robin said that you were my counselor this summer. Where can I put my bags?” Derek said.
“Oh ya—— Um—----, just, just put them on the table over by the door until all the kids arrive,” Mike was a little shaken up, not really knowing what to say.
As Derek set his stuff down and returned to Holly, he looked back at Will and began to speak.
“That was super close. We have to be careful so we don't get caught.”
“Oh, but it's fun to get you riled up.”
‘I'm being serious, Will, I don't need Derek to tell Holly, who in turn will tell my mom. I'm just ready for that yet.”
“Okay, okay, I'll cut it out.”
Once all the campers had arrived and been signed in, the counselors started taking them to the cabins to get them settled.
They were told they needed to be back at the mess hall by 2:30.
He went over the rules with the boys, but there were none, honestly. They got to do pretty much whatever they wanted within reason. The only main rule they had was to follow the schedule and not to sneak out.
The schedule was simple
Wake-up call was at 7:30 am
Breakfast was served at 9:00 am
Free time ( basically whatever they wanted ) from 10 am to 12 pm
Lunch at 12 pm
More free time from 1 pm to 5 pm
Dinner at 5 pm
Camp circle (campfire or whatever activity Robin had planned) at 6:30 pm
More free time from 8 pm to 9 pm
In cabins by 10 pm
Lights out at 10:30 pm
Mike got to work and assigned them bunks, told them where to put their bags, and went over the rules and schedule. Simple stuff, really, but God, he forgot how obnoxious 11-13-year-old boys were. They were so loud, and they smelled like BO. It was disgusting.
But he got through it, and they finished around 1.
“Okay, guys, since we got done early im gonna let you do whatever you want in the cabin for the next hour. I'm going next door to see if they need help. Just keep the noise down and don't make a mess or break anything, please. ‘
The boys were all happy and started messing around. Nothing too crazy.
He knew Will didn't need help. He got the easiest group of boys. The 8-10-year-olds were such sweet and kind little kids. They were going to cause no problems for Will. He just wanted to be around him.
He got to Will's cabin and knocked on the door.
“Hey Mike, what are you doing?” he looked surprised but happy.
“Oh, the boys surprisingly got done early, and I thought I'd come see if you needed help.”
“You thought I needed help. With the 8-10 year olds?” He had such a smug look on his face, knowing Mike was lying.
He always hated that Will could see right through him. But there was something so mesmerizing about it. How could he always tell when Mike was lying or when his mood changed?
“Ya, I mean that and I ah— you know—just wanted to see you and maybe hang out alone,” he said as he put his arm on the back of his neck nervously.
“Well, I guess I can leave my kids alone for an hour, but no more than that.” We have to be back by 2.”
“Okay, deal.”
He told the kids he was going to see if the other cabins needed help and would be right back. And to use their walkies at the station, they practiced beforehand in case they needed anything.
As they walked, they saw people walking around, some playing volleyball, some just lying down. It was nice to see.
“So what did you want to do?” Will asked as they walked without a destination.
“I mean, I'm down for whatever. We could go—”
“Do you want to go make out in the supply closet?”
Mike was shocked at what Will just said. But he wasnt that opposed to the idea.
“Lets go”
Will led him to the supply closet, looking around to make sure no one was around. He opened the door to the tiny closet and shut and locked it in a single motion.
Will immediately pushed Mike against the wall and quickly pressed their lips together
.
Mike could feel Will's intensity and gave the same energy back, but went harder.
This kiss was different compared to the one in the woods. It was more desperate, more needy.
Mike could feel Will's tongue slowly move into his mouth, so he opened his mouth wider to allow Will to put his tongue in fully.
They were so in sync with each other. It was incredible. Mike could feel everything all at once.
He could feel Will's hand in his hair and his arm around his neck.
He loved this feeling. He loved how Will wasnt scared to take what he wanted, and clearly, what he wanted was Mike.
He felt Will pull away to talk, “I've wanted to do this since Saturday. God, you're all I've been thinking about all day.”
He moved down and started kissing Mike on the neck, and Mike lifted slightly to give him more access.
He felt warm kisses all down his neck and throat, and on his collarbone. It made his whole body twitch. It felt so good.
He suddenly felt his pants tighten. He was hard. But he didnt care. This was the best feeling in the world.
“Will,” Mike moaned out as he felt his hard dick in his pants start to feel wet.
Will started to move his hand all the way down to Mike's dick.
“Are you hard for me?” Will asked as he moved his hand up and down the imprint of Mike's shorts.
“Yes, Will, please,” he moaned slightly as he said it.
“Well, I guess we have to take care of this, don't we? How do you want me to do it, baby? Please tell me.” He said in an extremely sedative voice.
Mike felt like he might combust in his pants just from the way he said "baby".
Mike knew Will had a high sex drive from the stories he would tell him, but he didn't realize how freaky and seductive he could get.
“I could use my hand and stroke you, feeling every curve of you. Or” will spoke slow “ I can use my mouth and lick you from your shaft to your tip. Taking you all in every inch of you. What do you want me to do, baby?”
“I want your — your mouth, please. Will I need you”
“Are you sure, Mike? I mean, I don't know if you're ready,” Will said as he slowly pulled down on Mike's shorts.
Mike was now only in his boxers. Feeling a little exposed.
“Can I keep going?” Will asked more seriously than before.
“Yes,” Mike said. Will could do whatever he wanted to him; it didn't matter.
As he pulled down Mike's boxers, he revealed Mike's aching, hard dick.
“Oh my,” Will said back, being seductive.
“What?
‘You're so big and long. It's beautiful.”
“No, it's not,” Mike said, feeling a little shy.
“Yes, it is Mike,” he sounded surprised. “You're way bigger than Zach, so much bigger.”
The thought of being bigger than Zach, a person he absolutely hated, did something to him. Almost boosted his ego.
“Are you sure about this, Mike? You're not uncomfortable?” Will said with such care in his voice.
Mike lifted the boy's chin with his index finger, just slightly to make eye contact. “Will Im positive, I want this. Do you??”
“I want this more than anything,” Will said, looking directly at Mike with his big brown eyes.
The boy, on his knees, slowly went up to Mike's happy trail and kissed all the way down. He slowly kissed around a little on Mike's thigh before ending up under his dick. He slowly licked up the long shaft all the way to the tip. Once he got to the tip, he licked the salty pre-cum and swirled it around with his tongue.
He never broke eye contact with Mike. which made it even hotter in mikes opinion.
He started super slow, talking only the tip in slightly and then moving to take him all in.
Mike finally bottomed out, and he felt Will slightly choke when he hit the back of his throat.
“Are you okay?” Mike asked with genuine concern.
“Never better,” Will said as he slowly started to bob his head. Gaining rhythm fast.
Mike put his hands in Will's hair, not pushing, just guiding.
He looked down at Will and how his lips were so plump around him.
It felt unbelievable how good it looked and even how it felt.
Will took his other hand and laced his fingers with Mike's, so they were connected at all points. It was amazing
Will, still bobbing his head slowly, put his hand around the bottom of Mike's dick where he couldn't get his mouth. It was overwhelming how good it felt, how good Will was at this. He could tell how much Will liked this.
It wasnt long before Mike felt himself get close enough to cum.
“Will im so close, please don't stop.”
Will pulled away for just a second to say, “Cum in my mouth, baby, I want to taste you.”
He put his mouth back, continuing the same rhythm.
“Im cumming im cumming” Mike said, squeezing Will's hand tight and being so loud that people outside could probably hear him, but he didn't care. It felt so good, he wanted to make sure everyone knew. He wanted to make sure Will knew
Will stayed around Mike's cock and worked him through his orgasm.
When Mike was fully done, Will took his mouth off of Mike's dick with a quick “POP” sound.
As he got up off his knees and looked at Mike, he opened his mouth to show Mike the cum on his tongue, he closed his mouth to swallow, and opened his mouth again to show Mike that he swallowed. It was majestic.
He took a good look at Will, how he was sweaty, how his eyes were so big and brown. His lips looked swollen, but not noticeable enough to anyone who didn't know what he had just done. But Mike knew. God did Mike know.
“That was amazing, Will.”
“Imagine what I could do when im not on my knees in a supply closet,” he joked.
‘I don't truly know how you can top that, but I would love to see it.”
Mike leaned in for a quick kiss and then looked down at his watch. It was 1:45. Perfect timing.
He grabbed Will's hand, unlocked the door, looked to make sure no one was around, and pulled him out to go back to the cabins.
As they walked back to the cabin, it took everything out of Mike not to reach out for Will's hand and lace their fingers together. But instead, he slightly brushed their hands and, as they walked, he brushed his elbow with Will's.
When they got back to the cabin, he walked Will to the door. He looked around and gave him a quick peck before leaving.
‘What was that for”
“Rules of the fake relationship, remember,” he said with a big smile on his face.
“So stupid, Mike.”
After lunch, the two didn't spend any time together; they got super busy with their kids' activities.
Once dinner was over, Steve and Robin guided everyone outside towards the bonfire Steve had started. It was big and bright.
Mike was a part of the last group that shuffled outside to sit. He was trying to find Will in the crowd, but he couldn't seem to spot him.
As he got closer, he saw him. He was sitting with James, the counselor, who had done the scavenger hunt with Mike the day before. They were sitting oddly close together. But nothing too crazy. Maybe Will had made a friend. He was super friendly, so it didn't surprise him.
James was a tall, muscular boy with blue eyes and brown hair with no texture. He was tan but somehow looked slightly pale.
As he kept walking, he saw an open seat by a counselor. He decided to sit by her.
She was a short Hispanic girl with mid-length curly black hair and big brown eyes. There was no denying how beautiful she was. He knew her from high school, but he never really talked to her because she was a cheerleader.
“Is this seat taken?” he asked shyly before sitting down.
“No, you can sit,” the pretty girl said.
“You're Carmen, right?”
“Ya, I am and your—”
“Im Mike”
“Oh, I think I have your sister, Holly, in my cabin shes so cute,” the girl said.
“Ya, I hope shes not too much trouble.”
“Oh, not at all, she——” she was cut off by the start of Robin talking.
“Alright, everyone, I hope you all had a good first day at camp,” Robin said, standing in front of everyone. “Tomorrow is when we start our official schedule, but tonight we are going to have a little bit of fun.”
‘We are going to have some activities around the camp. Things like tie-dying, water games, friendship bracelets, scavenger hunts, a wilderness hike, and s'more making with Robin and me. You must be participating in at least one activity.” Steve said after Robin.
“The stations are already set up, so counselors, come get your assignments, and you guys are released.”
Mike got up and headed by Steve and Robin. There was a clipboard with names beside the activities. He got the tie-dying station. He didn't even know how to tie-dye, so why would they give him that station?
He looked for Will's name, and it was right next to James's on the friendship bracelets. Why did the universe hate him so much? He just wanted to be around Will.
“What station did you get?” Carmen asked
“I got the tie-dye station, what about you?
“I also got the tie-dye station, looks like we’re partners,” she said with a smile on her face.
They started walking to their station, making small talk.
Once they got to the tie-dye station and waited for the kids to arrive, they just talked. They got along really well, actually.
“Why didn't we hang out in high school? You are super funny and cool,” the girl said through a giggle from talking.
“Well, in high school, I was a complete dork. I was a part of hellfire, and I only really hang out with like 3 people.”
“Ya, you hang out with Will Byler, the kid who went missing. I always felt so bad for him. I used to hate when he got bullied for going missing, it wasnt even his fault.” She seemed so genuine and nice.
“Ya, I mean, we all got bullied, but he had it the worst for sure. But he's actually still my best friend, and he's a counselor here.”
“Oh, really, I'll have to properly meet him. He always seemed so sweet.”
As time passed and the sun started to set, no one came to their tie-dye table.
“Do you think anyone wants to tie-dye?” the girl asked.
“No, I don't think so.”
“Ya me ether,” she looked bored, “that's call it quits.”
As she stood up and grabbed her things, she turned around and asked. “Hey, there's a party one of the other counselors is throwing in the woods later if you and Will want to come.”
“Oh ya totally, what time?”
“11:30, and bring whatever. I think it's gonna be crazy.”
“Oh, okay, I'll see you there.”
Once Mike grabbed his stuff from the station, he ran to find Will at the friendship bracelet station to tell him about the party.
“Will guess what?” he was out of breath from running.
“What is it, Mike?”
“There's a party in the woods tonight that a counselor is throwing.”
“Omg, that sounds super fun. When is it?”
“It's at 11:30,” he paused, realizing Will was by himself. “Also, where's your partner?”
“Oh ya none of the kids wanted to make bracelets, so he left,”
“ya same thing happened to my partner and me too. Not one kid wanted to make a t-shirt.”
“To be fair, I wouldn't really want to either, hahh,” Will said jokingly.
“Well, I wouldn't make a bracelet either,” the taller boy said with a wide smile, clearly teasing.
“Well, I actually made you one, but since you don't want it, I guess I'll jus––”
“No, I want it. Please!” Mike begged a little.
“Okay, okay, put out your arm.”
Mike put out his arm, and Will tied a blue-and-yellow bracelet onto his wrist.
“I love it, Will, thank you.”
‘Ya, of course I made two, so we would match. I thought because yellow is my favorite color and yours is blue, the colors would mix well together!”
“It's perfect,” Mike said, still looking at Will. Mike loved how thorough he was with things like this. He always thought so intensely.
“Do you want to walk back to our cabins together?” Will said as he was gathering his stuff from the table.
“Umm ya let’s go.”
As Mike went back to his cabin, all the boys were already there getting ready for bed. Mike made sure each of the boys was accounted for in each bunk and turned off the lights.
He heard a knock on the door around 11, and it was Robin.
“Everything good?” she said, slightly looking into the cabin.
“All good, Robin, I'll see you tomorrow,” Mike said as he tried to shut the door.
“Oh, you're not coming to the party in the woods.”
“Wait, how do you know about that? Is this a trap?” Mike said out of pure shock. How did Robin know about the party?
She pulled Mike out of the cabin a little so the kids couldn't hear her speak.
“Steve and I are the ones throwing the party, silly.
“But the rules, you made the rules,” Mike said, almost too stunned to speak.
“Those rules were made so that if the owners come to the camp, we can say we have them. No ones actually following them. But about the party, are you in?”
“uhhh ya— me and —- Will and I will be there.”
“Also, bring some joints, and before you say you don't have any, Nancy told me you had become a stoner at college, and I also heard you and Will talking about it at dinner on Saturday.”
“I—--- oh okay I can —-- I can do that.” Mike didnt know what to say. He was flabbergasted by this whole thing.
“Okay, kiddo im gonna check on everyone else, but I'll see you there,” she said as she walked away.
He shut the door, still standing, but decided to get to work, rolling away. He made sure all the kids were asleep before pulling out his stash and taking it to the supply closet to start.
He made six joints, and he was planning on bringing his bong just in case it wasnt enough.
When he left the supply closet, he saw Will wave from his window, ready to go.
He quickly made sure no one saw and climbed out the window, trying not to wake anyone.
“What's in the bag?” Will questioned as they walked.
“It's my bong and a couple of joints for the party. Robin told me to bring them. Also, Robin and Steve are throwing the party.”
“Ya, that doesn't surprise me, she and Steve don't really care about some dumb rules because they were almost always high at scoops,” Will said.
“How have I never known this? I need to pay more attention,” Mike said as they both continued walking to the spot.
When they got there, there was a huge bonfire and every counselor was there. There were drinks and music. It was so lively.
“Hey, guys, what took you so long?” Steve said enthusiastically. “Do you have the stuff?”
“I brought my bong and joints, so pick your poison,” Mike said as he set down the bag on a log and unzipped it. And when he did, everyone started coming up to him, asking what he had.
Once he had given everyone what they wanted, he went and found him and Will a seat by the fire.
“Looks like you're the weed supplier for the summer,” Carmen said as she walked up to the two boys.
“I guess that's me,” they both let out a giggle. “Carmen, this is my best friend Will.”
“Oh my god, hi, it's so nice to meet you, I've heard so much about you.”
“It's good to meet you, too,” Will said shyly.
“Will Carmen graduate with us? She was a cheerleader,” Mike said, trying to get the two to talk more.
“I remember you. I think I had English with you in my senior year,” Will said, trying to spark a conversation with her.
“Mrs. Parker was something else and so loud.”
“Imagine sitting in the front of the class, I for sure thought I'd need hearing aids,” will said.
“Mrs. Parker, the really loud one who also taught driver's ed,” a voice chimed in. It was James Will’s partner from earlier.
“Thats the one,” Will said as he patted the seat next to him.
They all started laughing.
“James, this is Carmen, she went to high school with us,” Will said, pointing to the girl across from him.
“You were a cheerleader, huh?” James said. He was definitely trying to spot her out.
“Yes, I was, haha,” Carmen said.
“ Go tigers, am I right?” Mike said, and everyone started laughing.
As they all started to converse, Mike pulled out the two joints he had rolled for him and Will and shared them with the group.
“Hey, do guys want to smoke?” Mike asked, pulling the joint out of his pocket.
“Sure,” Carmen said as she pulled a lighter from her jeans pocket to hand to Mike.
“Im always down for a smoke sesh,” James said
Mike put it to his lips and lit the joint, inhaling and holding it like he always did. He passed it around the circle, from Will to James, then to Carmen, and then back to him. They kept that until it was completely gone.
It was a nice thing they had. They talked about school, then about D&D and how it wasn't a cult, then about college and how fun it is to be away from Hawkins. It honestly was so refreshing to have two new friends who didn't know everything about their past or anything about the Upsidedown.
But all Mike kept thinking was how he wished he were alone with Will.
Once the party died down, Mike, Will, Carmen, and James all decided to walk back to their cabins. It worked out because James and Carmen were on the other side of the camp from Will and Mike, so they said their goodbyes and then split up.
As they walked back, Mike picked up Will's hand and laced their fingers together. He liked holding Will's hand. He felt closer to him when he did.
“Im glad we met some new friends,” Will said.
“Ya me too,” Mike said back to him.
“Is something wrong, Mike? You seem off.”
“Everything's fine.” Mike picked up their hands and gave the back of Will's hand a gentle kiss to show him that he didn't need to be worried.
Mike really was fine; he was just super high.
Once they got back to the cabins, they paused and looked at each other.
“God, I just wish we got to spend more time together today. I felt like we couldn't even speak because we were both so busy. I wish the night didn't have to end.” Will spoke, sounding almost desperate for more time with Mike.
“Who said that it has to? We can have our own fun.” Mike said, pulling by his Wills' hips toward his, “The infirmary is closed for the night.”
“I mean, sure, but won't we get caught by someone?”
“Realistly whos going to catch us, the nurse that went home at 7:30, or Steve and Robin who are both stoned out of their minds from the bong rips they did?”
“Okay, you have a point.”
“Sooooo,” Mike said, trying any way to convince him.
“I don't know Mike, I mean I just don't want my kids to be alo—--”
“I'll let you do whatever you want to with me,” Mike said directly into Will's ear.
“Anything?” Will sounded intrigued.
“And everything”
“Okay, let's go,” Will said as he pulled Mike's arm to go to the infirmary.