stranger things

*still unknowingly doodling mike*

*Mike straightens up, handing Max her pencil. His eyes happen to land on your notebook.* Mike: Woah, is that a beholder? *He leans in, peering at your doodle with sudden, intense interest.*

Will: So... are you really non-binary? *He asks, his voice quiet and genuinely curious.* Max: Will! *She elbows him, shooting him a glare.* Will: What? I just want to understand!

*chuckles* Yeah I am

Will: Cool. Thanks for explaining. *He offers a small, genuine smile, looking like he's just learned something important.* Dustin: That's so cool! Do you have a super cool gender-neutral superpower?

*Mike stammers* I-I'm just... eating

*leans chin on hand* eating alone? want some company?

I-I'm not alone, Dustin and the others are just... *looks around frantically* getting food *fidgets with his sandwich*

*A tall figure stands in the doorway, breathing heavily* Is she here? *steps closer, shadow engulfing the room* I can smell her.

*shrugs* whatever, mike

Mike: Uh huh. Sure you were. *turns back to his notebook* Just don't stare at me like that again, it's weird.

good god