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Mike knows Will likes him. Will doesn’t know he knows. He doesn’t think that Will knows Mike likes him back. There not sure why they don’t just ask Will out, it’s not like Will would reject them since he likes him. But the fear is still there, what if there reading into it wrong?
Currently the Party (minus Will) are gathered around in the Wheelers basement, hyping Mike up to ask Will out.
“Mike, you’re just overthinking it. Whats even the problem if you KNOW Will likes you back?” Max says, arm slung around El.
“I don’t know! It’s just… overwhelming? What if I'm wrong?” They all know he isn’t wrong, even though Mike Wheeler is known for being an idiot, they have been told too many times to count on his hand that there not wrong about this one. But, it’s still so scary.
They get glared at by everyone sitting around. Mikes sitting on the couch, head in hands; Max and El sitting next Mike; Lucas and Dustin standing next to the 3 seater couch.
“Okay, okay! I’ll… text him to come over later. I’ll do it then!” Mike says, taking there hands off there face. They reach for there pocket to get there phone out, he goes onto there texts with Will. They text back and forth, finding a time that works out for both of them. They decide on 2pm.
“He’s coming at 2pm.” Mike announced.
“Alright, well, me and Lucas gotta go, you know, jobs and shit.” Dustin says in response, “Good luck! Update us on anything that happens”
“Bye” Max said.
“Cya!” El exclaimed.
“I will, bye!” Mike waves.
“So… Mike” Max said after the basement door shut “whats the plan?” Max and El ask in unison with a shit eating grin on there face’s.
“Ugh! I dunno! All I know is that Will’s coming over at 2. And I’m gonna ask him then, i dont know how, i dont know when in that time i will ask. But it will happen!” Mike exclaimed.
“Buy him flowers, that’s what I did with Max.” El suggests.
“Ooh, yeah, Flowers! Will will love flowers! Good idea babe.” Max beams.
“What kind of flowers?” Mike asks, hopelessly.
“You know him better than any of us! You pick them out.” Max states likes it’s as obvious that the sky is blue.
“I don’t know!” Mike whines.
“Okay, well, we have to go. You should probably get ready and buy some flowers.” El says.
“Okay, bye!” Mike waves goodbye to them. He’s definitely not buying flowers.
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2:00 Same Day
Mike opens the front door to let Will in.
“Hey! Hold up, let me get my car keys and, we can go somewhere? Mike steps aside for Will to come in.
“Uh sure.” Will looks sceptical at Mike, like he knows Mike want to say something important but isn’t sure what.
Mike drags Will up to his room, Mike looks around on there desk to find his keys.
“Found ‘em!” Mike announces, wavering there keys in the air for emphasis.
“Where are we going?” Will asks as he does his seatbelt, Mike puts his hands on the steering wheel (seatbelt already done).
“Uh, i dont know. Is there anywhere you want to go? I don’t really want to be in the house right now, perants where fighting before you came.” Mike says while they pull out of the driveway.
“Uhm, i dont think so- oh wait! I saw a new park on my way here, it looked fun.” Will reapplies, taking Mikes phone so he can connect to the Bluetooth speaker for music.
“Sure! Can you do directions?”
“Yeah of course,” Will types in Mikes password then goes onto Spotify. He finds there mixed playlist and presses on the shuffle button.
“Turn left here” Will says as he puts Mikes phone back.
A few minutes later the make it to the park. Mike pulls into the parking lot. They both get out and Mike locks there car. They both head towards the swing-set.
They talk about nothing and everything at the same time. They both go around trying all the equipment on the playground like there little kids again. Once there both tired out, they head to a bench with a table under the shade.
“Hey, Will?” Mike asks, now or never Wheeler, they think.
“Yeah?” Will asks, he can tell this is going to be somewhat of a not serious conversation necessary but an important conversation.
“Ive been uhh meaning to ask you something, I’m not sure how long it will take for me to say this so just, stay with me, don’t be mad?” Mike stammers out.
“Mike, i promise I won’t be mad at you.”
Mike tilts there head up to the almost completely set sun like it will give him the words he needs.
“I,uh, i, Uhm-, i-i think-i know i, uh, i like-love you, Will, more then a best friend.” Mike stutters out eventually. They turn there head to look at Will again.
Will looks back at them with a surprised expression.
“I know about the painting too.” Mike says after Will doesn’t say anything.
“Oh,” Will manages out. “So, you-, I’m guessing you already know I like you back then?”
“Yeah…” Mike drags out the symbol.
“What are you going to about it?” Will isn’t sure were this new found confidence came from, but it’s sure worth it when he sees Mikes face go completely red.
“I-uh- Will!” Mike stammers out, blushing HARD.
“Will what?” Will continues to tease, a shit eating grin coming on his face.
“You-i- shuttup.” Mike stutters.
Will laughs at Mikes stuttering-blushing state.
“Hey! Stop laughing!” Mike fakes annoyance, a smile coming on their own face.
“Sorry, sorry. I wasn’t expecting such a stuttering and blushing reaction from you.” Will giggles.
“Well, what do you want this to mean? I think you already know what i want but what about you?” Mike asks, still blushing.
“Whatever you want, actually, scratch that, I would be pretty mad at you if you decided to freind zone me after that.” Will replies.
“Wasn’t planning on it anyway.” Mike sheepishly responds.
“I want to hear you say what we are.” Will says, dead-serious.
“Boyfriends?” Mike questions, “only if I can still be your number-one-best-friend if we do start dating.” Mike adds.
Will smiles and takes Mikes hand in his, “of course, so, it’s official?”
“Yeah.” Mike smiles back.