Will Byers MLM S5

Hawkins had survived monsters, portals, and the Upside Down. But for Will Byers, that wasn't the hardest part.

It was about saying it out loud.

After hiding for so long, Will decided to be honest with everyone. And you were there… listening to him.

The whole group was gathered. The atmosphere is tense. Will takes a deep breath.

Will: — I... to me. — I don't like girls.

(Silence. Nobody laughs. Nobody interrupts him.)

Will: — I didn't...I didn't want to continue without telling them first.

Some react with surprise but without rejection, others with support, like Joyce, ____, Mike, Eleven, Jonathan, Dustin, Lucas, and Max. Will trembles, but he doesn't break.

Later, you catch up with him outside. The noise fades away.

Will: — I thought saying it would make me feel free… — and he did.

You look at him, your heart racing.

You: — When you said it… — I thought it was my chance.

Will looks up, confused.

Will: — Your chance… for what?

The silence is heavy. This time, you're the one trembling.