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In which Mike follows Will to New York University for completely normal and emotionally healthy reasons, and then they try drinking together for the first time and Mike realizes pretty quickly that there were other latent feelings involved in his decision. Featuring truly Gen X levels of casual alcohol use, cranky hours at the Met, laundry in a haunted basement, a Psychedelic Furs concert, the gang reuniting for a party at Jonathan’s apartment, one scary incident reflecting the grittier realities of late 80s NYC, love confessions obviously, and rather a lot of hickeys. (And they were roommates!)
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06 Jun 2026
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You Burn Inside My Memory So Well (You're Caramel) by Hevaann
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
25 Dec 2025
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“Look,” Will says, turning fully on the pallet to face Mike, one hand reaching down for the rough wood to find purchase and ground him. “Do you-, do you want to show me. Like-, like want to practice?”
Mike’s eyes widen but he doesn't say anything.
“Sorry, stupid idea, just wanted to help.” Will is trying to gather the words back up from the air between them and into his mouth.
“I never thought it was stupid.” Mike says, so quietly it's not much more than an exhale. “I suggested it first.” He adds, like it's a secret.
Will grips the pallet harder. “Show me. I really do want to help.”
Mike bites his lip a sec, and Will thinks he's going to say no, but then Mike's darting forward and pressing his lips firm and quick against Will’s. It's barely a kiss. Not romantic. Not enough to leave a scar. Will bleeds anyway.
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Or: Mike has been kissing Will on and off since they were seven. How are you supposed to recognise an avalanche when you are drowning in snowballs?
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03 Jun 2026
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Something is Wrong with Mike Wheeler by The_Bees_Want_Arson for Orcareux
Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)
09 Apr 2026
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“Jeez, you really are sick.” Will muttered and Mike choked out a laugh.
“‘S just my luck.” He murmured, ignoring the way his head spun when he lifted it from the toilet seat.
Even under the harsh white light of the bathroom, Will still looked good, his honey brown eyes furrowed in concern and lips slightly parted. He was beautiful, and Mike wanted to bite him.
He recoiled a bit at the thought but now that he had thought it, it wouldn't go away. He could imagine it, digging his teeth into Will’s wrist, blood beading from the teeth marks faster than he could lick it up. The rushing in his ears got louder, twin heartbeats thudding in his ears and Mike turned to heave into the toilet again, not even bothering to stop the sobs that were ripping through him.
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Mike Wheeler has always had shit luck; he just didn't think it was this shit. Something is wrong with him, and it all started when he was attacked by a stray Demo-bat.
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19 Apr 2026
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"Listen," Will stalled outside the front door. "I have to tell you something."
"Are you okay?" Dustin immediately asked.
"Did Mike bring a girlfriend?" Jane wondered, eyes wide with curiosity.
"No, he brought a child," Will stated, voice falling flat.
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Or, Summer of 1995: The big reunion. Will is recently single. Mike brings his child. Everyone asks the same question: Who did Mike Wheeler have a baby with, and how did Will Byers miss the memo that Mike is gay?
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03 Apr 2026
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“I mean Jesus, Mike! We survived everything we did together and you think I’m gonna what? Just sit back and watch you self-destruct?!”
Mike is forced into staying with Will and Jonathan after he passes out and ends up in the hospital. What starts out as the worst possible turn of events quickly turns into the best thing that could’ve happened to him.
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02 Apr 2026