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“We haven’t done this since middle school,” Will says, voice barely above a whisper.
“Huh,” Mike whispers back. “Yeah, guess not.”
A couple years ago, Mike read a National Geographic article about a phenomenon called the polar night. In the farthest north and south regions of the globe, there are weeks, sometimes months depending on how close you are to the poles, where the sun does not rise above the horizon, plunging the world into a perpetual nighttime. Living in such conditions, the article had explained, can affect one’s circadian rhythm, heighten issues with concentration and energy levels, and cause a spike in depressive symptoms among local populations. Some resort to using light therapy lamps to mimic the daylight.
It was only after the Byers moved away, all those years ago, that Mike began to understand what the prolonged absence of the sun can do to a person.
The Upside Down is gone, and everyone has made it out unscathed. In the aftermath of the not-so-end of the world, snowballs turn into avalanches. Sometimes it just takes time.
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02 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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29 May 2026
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“I—I would tell you.” He says reflexively, but he doesn’t take it back. The words are true. He hears Mike’s breath catch and his hand twitches. “I just wouldn’t want you to– to pity me. Or see me… differently.”
“I would never.” The response is instant. “You’re strong. I’d never pity you. I… god, how do I explain?” Mike turns his body to face Will head on and grabs his hand properly. Will feels a shiver run through him, but he squeezes back all the same. “I’m sorry. I’m so fucking sorry, for what you’ve been through, whatever it is. But it would never, never make me look at you differently.”
“Promise?”
“I promise."
Or: Will breaks down after the events at the MAC Z and trusts Mike to help him pick up the pieces.
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28 May 2026
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Mike leaned down, and Will hopped into his arms. Cradling him, Mike straightened back up. Tentatively, he placed one hand on Will’s back, his palm sinking into his fur.
“Well, we’ll go to the library and see what we can find,” Dustin said. “This is just physics, right? Matter can be rearranged in space, or changed in form? He’s just…rearranged.”
Jonathan sighed. “Please do not use the word ‘rearranged’ to describe my brother.”Will somehow gets changed into a rabbit. Mike volunteers to take care of him. Only problem is, Mike can't stop petting Will. Or telling him he's cute.
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28 May 2026
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The Byers have been living at the Wheelers' for eighteen months now.
Will falls asleep on Mike's chest every night. They whisper about apartments in Chicago and cats and a future where they don't have to hide.
For now, this room, this bed, this boy — it's enough.
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15 May 2026