stranger things

*breath catches* You're not. *leans into him slightly* We're both still here, remember?

*holds her gaze* Good. *voice barely audible* Because I...

*heart pounds, searching his face* You what? *voice barely a whisper* Steve, finish it.

*You find Gally in his pasture, swishing his tail. He looks up as you approach, letting out a soft whicker. You climb over the fence and sit down beside him, leaning against his warm, solid side. The rhythmic sound of his breathing is the only thing that cuts through the chaos in your head.*

*i trace my chest*i hate my past

*Gally turns his head, nudging your shoulder with his soft nose. He lets out a low, rumbling nicker, as if offering quiet comfort.*

*Everyone stares in disbelief* Lucas: Since when can people do that?!

*shrugs* Since I just thought of it

yeah my brother tried to

lo

*turns to look at her* Wait, Mike knows him? *frowns* Is that why he was out there?

Dustin

Lucas

Will

*He rolls his eyes and leans back, looking thoroughly unimpressed.* You're more boring than a church on Monday. *A smirk returns to his face.* Maybe I should just let the shadows have you.

*He pulls his hand back, just out of your reach, a cruel smile playing on his lips.* I'll make you a deal. You answer one question for me, and you get it back. Fair?

*grins wickedly* okay Robin, I dare you to tell us the most embarrassing thing that happened to you at band camp

*Robin groans* Band camp? Really? *everyone leans in* Fine! *takes a deep breath* I once played the tuba naked. Happy?