Chapter 1: What happens when the wizard is no longer wise?
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One month.
It's already been one long month.
One month since his mother was killed, one month since he was forced to leave everything behind to live with his father, one month since he relapsed..
his entire life had changed in the blink of an eye, here he was.. Laying in his 'bed', which is literally just a mattress on the floor with like 2 throw blankets and dirty sheets.. They had little splatters of blood on them from wills 'habits' and falling asleep before cleaning up..
He has nothing to do, and yea, maybe he is only 2 hours away from Hawkins.. But that's the farthest away he's been in his WHOLE life, they live far away from anything fun to do in the middle of nowhere.. It's a 18 minute bike ride to the nearest arcade, unfortunately Will is just going to have to adapt, luckily he's always been good at that.
~1.growing up~
He lays for hours, just staring at the ceiling thinking about everything and what his life has come to.. He feels utterly hopeless.
Just two hours ago, his dad yelled at him for closing a cabinet to loud.. That shows whats to come.
Hed lived with this man before, but he was young, much younger. If he could handle the beatings then, he can handle them now as a 14 year old. But, he doesn't have anyone to run to this time, Jonathan and his mother can't protect him anymore.
It is time for will to grow up.
Thats just what he has to do, hopefully he can toughen up soon enough for school to start.. Which, is in about a week.
From what he's heard Around town, kans highschool is not a friendly place.. He's going to be all alone, no friends, no one to talk to or stand up for him..
It's a new life for will, he can't help but be living in a state of dissociation.
Everything is grey now, his mind is foggy, it feels like he is watching life go by without him.. Maybe, thats how it was always meant to be.
Things change, his friends change, his family changes, his thoughts and feelings change, maybe hes changing.
But maybe that's the problem, what if he isn't changing? What if he is stuck in the past as his friends pass him by, that must be why they get so annoyed of him.. But he just wants his childhood back, so forgive him if maybe, just maybe, he is stunted and wanted the life that was stripped from him back.
Will TRULY believes he is cursed, HE must be the problem.. Maybe it's annoying to the others that he still wants to live carefree, that he doesn't like change. Everyone was getting girlfriends and growing up, while will is stuck on wanting to be kids playing in mikes basement again, having week long D&D campaigns, staying up watching movies all night, or biking to school together while laughing at the stupidest and nerdiest things.. Things only they got, the party.. His party.
It's not really his anymore, is it? Everyone is moving on with their life while will is still stuck at the restaurant.
He still has his whole life ahead of him, but by now he should have a girlfriend, or even like girls for that matter.. But, he does not. Maybe it's just that his feelings haven't matured and he doesn't feel romantically for ANYONE yet, and he prays that's the case.. But.. He knows it's not. Despite the nights he stayed up praying and praying for whatever is out there to let him prove everyone wrong, his father, his bullies, the voices in his head.. It doesn't seem to work, it never did. Thats just how it'll be, he can't change that.
But if he could, he would. He wants more then anyone to be normal, to be like Dustin, Lucas, Mike.. Mike is his first love, he cannot deny that no matter how hard he tried.. But, he can hide it.
And hide he does.
Behind masks, the deep and violent lines that cover his wrists, the straight porn channels he found while looking for anything to watch on television..
He can deny and deny and deny, but he cannot run from it any longer.
He likes Boys, and not just boys.. His boy, Micheal Wheeler.
Who, in terms, is no longer his boy, and apparently no longer best friend.
Yes, they may be friends.. But they where more, what ever happened to 'crazy together' because now it seems to be 'crazy together, with el'
But, I guess that's what happens when your best friend grows up.
~2.The start of something new~
Maybe will fell asleep a few minutes, maybe a few hours ago, who knows? He lost track of time about 3 weeks ago. It's probably better that way.
But he is aware he fell asleep at some point when he wakes up and the sun is no longer setting and is now laying low below. The moonlight was the only light that gave any Color to his room at this time.
The boy groans and slings and arm over his face, now becoming re-aware of the slight sting on his wrists as the fabric of his long sleeve rubs against the fresh wounds he left this morning. Or, apparently yesterday morning.. It seems to be well past midnight.
After a few futile attempts to go back to sleep, he just gives up and sits up in his bed, dragging his knees to his chest and burying his face in them.
When he gets bored of sitting like that, he crawls out of bed and stands up off the floor, stretching his arms as high as he can. Luckily he is short for a boy his age because the ceilings where not very high, Lonnie could probably touch the roof if he wanted to.
He drags his feet and exits his room, walking towards the small and dirty kitchen to get water or something. Luckily, his father wasn't passed out on the couch this time after to many beers. He was surprised when he first moved here that the house was never cleaned, hed think that Cynthia, lonnies young girlfriend, would clean or something atleast.. But the longer he stays, he realizes that she's just as useless as Lonnie. He doesn't like her, and it doesn't help that she tries, for some reason, to take the spot of being wills 'hot' stepmom.. It's like her weird fantasy or something.
But sometimes she fed him and cooked breakfast or dinner so it's not completely bad, but she forgets about him most the time anyway since he locks himself in his room most the day.
That said, Will walks to the fridge and grabs out a water bottle.. Thats like, the only thing Lonnie stocks up on, well, that and beer.. Beer took up most of the fridge..
This leads Will to think.. Lonnie wouldn't notice if one went missing, why would he? He is drunk most the time, and forgets how many he even has, and there are like 3 6 packs anyway.. So, he steals a beer from one of the half empty packs and sneaks to his room, shutting the door behind him and sitting on his bed.
Will knows he has very strong addict genes, his mother was addicted to alcohol and pain pills when she was a teen, she wasn't a violent drunk though, and she was addicted to cigarettes, before..yknow.. His father of course is addicted to alcohol, when he was younger he was into hardcore drugs.. And, he knows his grandparents had addiction as well.. At what point do you just accept your fate is set in stone?
Well, apparently now. One month after his mother is killed in a tragic 'mall fire' and he is forced to live with his abusive father and his girlfriend, where his brother is fighting his hardest in court when.. He knows he cannot win, just because he is 18 he is still not a parent to will and is not financial stable to take care of a child. And let's not forget, his friends have called him once since he left.. So maybe, just maybe he has an excuse..
With that being said, he uses the pocket knife he was given by Hopper that was beside his bed on the floor to pop the top off.. And with one large swig of this beer,
We enter the story of..
Will the wise; not so wise
Filled with addiction, MANY forms of addiction.. self discovery, abuse, just as much forms of self harm, and let's not forget..
Love & lust.
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Chapter 2: Tomorrow is a new day.
Notes:
Ok ok ok!!! Here we go guy, here is chapter two... I failed TWO tests today to make this! I hope you like! :3
⚠︎WARNINGS⚠︎
Child abuse
Alcoholism
Self harm
Use of the F slur
(I am able to say this!! Transgender and bisexual)With these in mind, proceed..
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
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𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹..
It seems will might have gotten carried away.
One drink turned into stealing Two, Two turned to three, and three turned to finishing off the six pack in the fridge that contained 5 when he took his first drink.. He couldn't help it, he got to thinking..
"𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵'𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘪𝘧 𝘐'𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘥𝘳𝘶𝘯𝘬?"
And.. Thats how we ended up here.
Will Byers, passed all the way out at the tiny desk in the corner of his room after making a drunken attempt to write a letter.. The words where barley readable though.
Heres the thing, he was already tipsy after the first drink, but that wasn't enough for him.
He loved the feeling, actually, he ADORED the feeling. He just wanted more & more & more..
It just went overboard though.
No way his father wouldn't notice a whole 6(5) pack gone.. Hes just gonna have to suffer the consequences tomorrow, thats a sober Will problem.
For now, let drunk Will sleep.
~3. Leading a cat-and-dog life~
[𝟷𝟸:𝟻𝟼]
Will wakes up around noon, the sun is already up and birds are already singing..
However, Will was NOT in a good mood right now so why are the birds?
With a groan, the boy lifts his head which feels like a million bricks right now.. God, he has the worst migraine now, his head is literally throbbing.
Will buries his head in his hands, squeezing his eyes tightly shut and clenching his jaw.
The light from the early sun was killing him, nothing was helping his head.
But, his dad is an alcoholic so he must have Tylenol, no way the man didn't get hungover..
With great strength, Will drags himself up from the desk, stumbling a little as he does so, and drags himself out of his room.. 5 empty beer bottles sat beside his bed on the floor, hed have to take care of that before his dad is home from work, which isn't for awhile.
He walks toward the kitchen, dragging his feet along with him, nearly tripping on a wacky floor board on his way but quickly catches himself before he tumbles over.
He rummages through the cabinets to try and find where his dad keeps the medicine, but apparently he does not have a medicine cabinet.. Just a junk drawer that he dug through for like 2 minutes before finding the Tylenol bottle.
His mother had a medicine cabinet.
Instead of taking the recommended '2 pills' he just dumps a few in his hand (like 4) and tosses them in his mouth, setting the bottle down and walking over to the fridge to grab out a water bottle, opening and chugging it with the medicine.
After this, he walks back into his room to collect the bottles.
Scooping the bottles into his arms, he leaves the room once again and heads toward the back porch, shutting the door behind him and sitting down on the steps.
The back yard wasn't anything special at all, it wasn't even fenced in.. There was random junk around, like a few tires, what seems to be a very run down rusty and most likely an unusable grill.. And the porch itself was even more worn down, vines up the walks of the house, loose boards everywhere, and a single lawn chair by the door.. But, whatever.
He throws the beer bottles at the ground, causing them to shatter into little pieces, this is usually what his dad does.. So he might as well.
It's actually pretty fun.. At least its not a child, his dad wouldn't care either way though.
about 15 minutes of just sitting and watching the sky, birds flew up high and the sun poked through trees.. It was actually very pretty outside, will wants to paint it..
But, he was given a rule.. He isn't allowed to paint here, apparently '𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘺𝘴 𝘥𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵', the words of his father.
So, unwillingly.. He stands up and walks back inside, not before stretching as far as he can, like a cat..
Will walks over to the couch, when no one is home he likes to see what's on the TV..
He sits watching Tom and Jerry for like an hour before he passes out on the couch, curled up with his back against the arm rest, feet up, and his arms crossed over his stomach.. It's actually a very comfortable couch, maybe cause it was so worn down and broken in.
[𝟻:𝟹𝟺]
Will is awoken by the sound of the front door opening, yawning and rubbing his eyes.. The tv was still running in the background but he doesn't care.
(Hey, so I'm just gonna pretend Lonnie is a, mechanic.. I looked it up and it just says he's a hunter but like.. Idk how to work with that..)
He looks up to see his father taking off his uniform jacket, tossing it over to the side and cracking his neck.. He looks over to see will, giving a small condensing and fake smile. Lonnie isn't a man that just beats his kids 24/7.. He's still bad though.
"Hey kiddo." The tall man says while walking over to the fridge, causing wills heart to speed up.. He was going to find out..
"H-hey.. Uh, welcome home." He says nervously, standing up from the couch and turning off the TV. He looks toward the window to see that the sun is going down, Will loves daylight savings, he likes when it gets darker earlier.
When his father opens the fridge, will can notice a change in demeanor.. He slams the fridge shut and crosses his arms, turning and slowly walking towards will.
"Yea? You stealin' my beers now? You wanna be grown now?" The man speaks, his voice gruff and mean.
Will backs up a little, fidgeting with his fingers which only causes Lonnie to grab his wrist tightly.
"Quit doin that, you are gonna get yourself in more trouble you damn faggot.."
The boy Shivers, staring up at the man with regret evident on his face, "im sorry, I w-wont do it again.."
"Too late for that, you already drunk my beers.. You know I payed for those?? With MY own money? You are gonna repay me, boy." With that, he gives a harsh slap to wills face that echos loudly. Well, it could've been worse..
Lonnie released the boy and shoves him toward his room. "Now go to your room, dont come out till dinner.. Cynthia is cooking tonight."
Will hurries to his room, slamming the door shut and sliding down the door, rubbing his cheek as his lip quivers.. He tries not to cry, his dad would just make him cry harder..
But, something he noticed was that he wasn't mad he was drinking, just that he wasted his money.. Well, thats nice to know, I guess.
Will decides to get his mind off of it by walking over to his desk, and sitting down.. He had a note pad on it, he doesn't remember what he was trying to write last night and he can't even make out the words.. He flips the page and starts writing, maybe he'd write a note..
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𝘋𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘔𝘪𝘬𝘦,
𝘏𝘪 𝘔𝘪𝘬𝘦, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶? 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘭.. 𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺?
𝘐 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩, 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘦𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘨𝘶𝘺𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘰𝘯. P̶l̶e̶a̶s̶e̶ t̶e̶l̶l̶ e̶v̶e̶r̶y̶o̶n̶e̶ I
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Damn.. Will doesn't even know what to write, he doesn't have anything to even update about..
'𝑂ℎ ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑔𝑢𝑦𝑠! 𝐻𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝑙𝑖𝑓𝑒? 𝐺𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑦𝑜𝑢! 𝑀𝑦 𝑑𝑎𝑑 𝑏𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑠 𝑚𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐼 𝑑𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑦𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑤𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔, 𝐼 𝑏𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑒𝑦 𝑔𝑜 𝑜𝑢𝑡, 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑛𝑜 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑𝑠, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐼'𝑚 𝑠𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑑𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑒𝑑 𝐼 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑛'𝑡 𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑐ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑑 𝑖𝑛 2 𝑑𝑎𝑦𝑠!'
Yea.. Hes good. Maybe tomorrow he will head out to town on his bike, he can go to the arcade and find a phone both to call them.. That sounds like a good idea!
But speaking of stank.. Will needs to shower. He stands up from his desk and closes the book, walking to the small closet in his room and grabbing out a shirt he stole from Jonathan. It was blue, oversized, and worn out with a few small holes scattered on it.. It may be old, but it brings him a lot of comfort.
He also grabs a pair of short black running shorts and of course boxers before leaving his room to head to the bathroom.
~4. Out of the frying pan and into the fire~
[𝟽:𝟷𝟹]
Will comes out of the bathroom cold and damp, but now he is clean at least.. He walks toward the laundry room right next to the bathroom and tosses his clothes into the washer.
He walks into the living room to be greeted by Cynthia, cooking pasta in a decently sized pot.. Great, more spaghetti. I mean, spaghetti is yummy sometimes.. But it's like she doesn't know how to make anything else. Whatever, at least hes not being starved.. I mean like, being locked in his room without food for a day, they still don't keep anything to eat in the house rarely but yknow.. Lonnie would usually eat before coming home if Cynthia wasnt cooking, if he had leftovers he'd bring them home for will though.. Same with Cynthia. I mean, if they didn't get to them first after work or for breakfast.
"Hi, Cynthia." The boys says quietly, walking over to stand next to the young woman, only being an inch shorter then she is.
She gives a small smile and pulls him into a side hug, ruffling his hair a little. "Hi sweets, I'm cooking dinner tonight." She says, "I know." Will Replies. It goes silent for a moment, he watches her stir the pot.
"Your dad is outside fixing his headlights, that idiot got pulled over today for one of them being out." She says with a small chuckle, will returning with his own small giggle before walking away from the kitchen to sit on the couch. The kitchen and living room where connected.
Cynthia had noticed the bruise on his cheek forming, but didn't mention it.
On the TV played 'the outsiders' which is not his favorite movie, but he likes it.. So he watches the movie, crossing his legs on the couch and leaning forward a tiny bit.. He has nothing else to do, so why not?
In about 20 minutes, dinner was ready. Cynthia sent will outside to get his dad. And now, they all sat at the small table in the kitchen next to the window, Cynthia and Lonnie sat on the left while will sat in front of him.
Lonnie was quick to dig in, Cynthia ate more slowly and will picked at his plate, eating one noodle at a time or cutting the meatballs.. He wasn't that hungry, he just stared out the window.
Lonnie seemed to noticed cause he popped will on top of the head, Cynthia glared at him (Lonnie)a little.. She was all for discipline but she doesnt like how Lonnie treats will sometimes.
"For Christ's sake child, just eat your fuckin food.." He says coldly while taking a chug of his beer and going back to eating. Will sighs and twirls the noodles on his fork, taking a bite.
Cynthia looks between the two for a moment, clearing her throat and shooting a small smile at will. "Sooo.. Are you excited for school??" she says, trying to sound kind.. She doesn't actually care.
Will glances up, taking a sip of his water and shrugging. "It's.. Whatever. I heard kids there are mean.." Lonnie scoffs.
"Ah.. I went there when I was in high school, kids weren't that bad.. But I was a popular kid so, yknow." she chuckled, god.. She is too much.
"Right.." Will mumbles, unamused..
[𝟿:𝟸𝟹]
Will had finished his food awhile ago and now layed in bed, reading an x-men comic on his stomach.. He was growing a little tired. But, Will wasn't ready for sleep..
After a few more minutes, Will sits up in his bed.. He sighs, staring at his lap.. he was having a war in his mind, one full of wounded soldiers.
Well, he finally decided to reach over and grab the same knife he used last night to pop the top off a beer.. He stares at his wrist, shaking a little..
He waits no longer, closing his eyes and praying for the courage to go deep enough this time..
𝐎𝐧𝐞.
𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝
𝐓𝐰𝐨.
𝐇𝐞 𝐬𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐬 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫..
𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞.
𝐇𝐞 𝐠𝐚𝐬𝐩𝐬 𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐥𝐲, 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬..
His mind was clearer.
The boy stands from his bed, walking out of his room into the quiet house and to the bathroom.. The adults where already asleep.
He quickly cleans up his wrist and wraps it up in bandage.. Blood already seeps through. Whatever.
He heads back to his room, and falls face first on his bed, hugging his pillow tightly and taking a deep breath.. Finally, sleep.
𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐝𝐚𝐲.
Notes:
Hey! I know this book may be a bit boring right now, but it'll get better when we get to him going back to school!
I'm not extremely fond of this chapter, it's a little short.. But heh.. Anyway, I hope you liked! ♡
Please let me know what I can change and-or improve! I need some ideas of what I can do with my story so feel free to give me some suggestions, Id love that! :33
Toodles~
Chapter 3: Sweet dreams, William.
Notes:
Hey, I'm sorry I didn't put this out yesterday heh.. I was busy, but I had like only half of this written so it wasn't hard to finish today.
⚠︎WARNINGS⚠︎
Self harm
Underage drinking
Theft
Child neglectWith these in mind, proceed...
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
Chapter Text
[𝟿:𝟺𝟿]
Will wakes up early then usual, maybe because he went to sleep at a decent time for once.. He rolls over and let's out a small sleepy moan, rubbing his eyes and yawning.
His eyes flutter open, to be greeted by the morning sun peaking through his blinds and lighting up his room.. He is so not ready to wake up today, but oh well.. He has to get up anyway, he has plans.
It takes a moment for will to finally crawl out of his bed and stand up, stretching as far up as he can and letting his arms fall back down to his sides. He walks over to his closet and toward his dresser to grab some clothes out so he can change..
..
Will is now ready for the day, he wore flared Jean shorts with a yellow and red stripped shirt with an oversized jacket, unzipped. He fixed his hair up too to be sort of messy.. he might get a haircut soon, the bowl cut reminds him to much of his mother, how she used to cut his hair instead of bringing him anywhere.
The boy makes his way toward the kitchen and to the fridge, grabbing out a water bottle and taking a large sip.
He leans against the counter, thinking as he drinks his water.. He honestly really wants to steal another beer..
No one is home anyway, his dad got super drunk last night so he wouldn't notice if just one went missing, and ONLY ONE this time for real!!
Will debates if he should risk it or not.. Finally coming to the conclusion and grabbing one out of the fridge, reaching over and grabbing the bottle opener his dad used, popping this lid and taking a large swig of the drink.. He likes how it burns his throat, the taste is alright.. He really likes the effects of the drink though.
As he sets the bottle opener down, he notices a note and a $100 bill.. The note reads,
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𝘚𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘧𝘦𝘸 𝘥𝘢𝘺𝘴.. 𝘐'𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘴𝘰 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘰 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘖𝘕𝘓𝘠 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘴.
𝘖𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥, 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘫𝘰𝘣. 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘸𝘦 𝘮𝘦, 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘐 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘪𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘵.
-𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘥𝘢𝘥
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Will sighs and stuffs the bill into his back pocket, taking another long sip of his beer.
~5. Oh and incase I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight!~
「𝟷𝟶:𝟹𝟿」
Will had finished his drink, tossing it and letting it shatter in the backyard just as he did yesterday.. He was now biking to the town, it took about 17 minutes to get there.. But exercise is good I guess..
He doesn't know if he should go to the arcade, call his friends, or go shopping first.. Honestly, it's a very trashy town.
The kind where people will come up to you and try and sell you drugs at any turn, itd be pretty easy to get anything.
He'd have to keep in mind that there is a very sketchy looking liquor store near by, it's possible they won't id him.. that possibility it low, sure, but never zero.
He decides his might as well find a phone booth first, which he quickly finds one on a corner and hops off his bike, walking over with it and leaning it up against the side of the booth before walking to the phone and fishing a quarter out his pocket, popping it in.
He takes a deep breath before dialing his best friends home phone number.. The phone rings & rings & rings.. Till,
"𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰?" He hears a familiar woman's voice on the other line, will perks up a little.
"H-hello Miss Wheeler! It's Will, i was wondering if Mike can talk?.." He says politely, shifting his weight on one foot, making sure to keep his eye on his bike just in case.
"𝘖𝘩! 𝘏ello, 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘦! 𝘐 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘩𝘪𝘮 𝘶𝘱 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦," he hears her Hollar for Mike, "𝘔𝘐𝘊𝘏𝘌𝘈𝘓!! 𝘐𝘛'𝘚 𝘍𝘖𝘙 𝘠𝘖𝘜!"
And in a minute, he hears a familiar voice.. A voice he loves, dammit!!
"𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰?" The boy says with annoyance in his tone
"Mike!! It's will, I was calling to see how you are doing?? I'm sorry I haven't called more, uh.. M-my dad doesn't have a phone at the house." He fidgets with a loose thread on his jacket with his free hand
"𝘖𝘩! 𝘞𝘪𝘭𝘭? 𝘏𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘺𝘦𝘢, 𝘶𝘩.. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦, 𝘺𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸. 𝘞𝘦 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩, 𝘩𝘰𝘸𝘴 𝘪𝘵 𝘨𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨??" The boys tone changes to something softer, but he still doesn't sound too attentive.
"Things are.." He pauses, he's gonna have to lie.. "Good. Things are alright here, I mean.. Hows the party?"
"𝘠𝘦𝘢, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘓𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘬𝘦𝘵𝘣𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘯 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦, 𝘐 guess he wanted a new hobby.. 𝘏𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘢𝘮 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘶𝘩, 𝘺𝘦𝘢. 𝘕𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨, 𝘐 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳.. 𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘮𝘣𝘦𝘳 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦, 𝘣𝘶𝘵, 𝘺𝘦𝘢 𝘮𝘢𝘯, 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘺𝘢."
Will frowns slightly at the mention of lonnies past behavior.. He used to yell at will all the time, even if his friends where over. He kept the hitting and kicking for when they weren't there.. Honestly, Mike doesn't know half of it.
But he's glad that he cares.
"Oh, yea.. Definitely, he's better.. Well, I enjoyed talking, Mike. Tell everyone I miss them, and I hope to see you guys soon maybe. I have stuff to do, but maybe we can call another day?"
"𝘖𝘩! 𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩 𝘵𝘰𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺! 𝘐𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘬 𝘵𝘰 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳, 𝘥𝘶𝘥𝘦. 𝘐𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵. 𝘉𝘺𝘦."
"Bye!-" will was cut off by the phone abruptly being hung up.
All he can do is sigh and stare at the ground for a moment, before someone bangs on the booth and demand he hurry.. So he quickly puts the phone back and scurried to his bike, watching as the person grumbles and grabs the phone.
-five minutes later-
Will had made it to a small dollar family store and hooked his bike onto the bike rack before he entered the building.
He saw a sign that says 'BACK TO SCHOOL' so that's the aisle he heads to.. He doesn't look for too long, just grabbing 3 notebooks, pencils, a pack of erasers, and a pack of gum.. Because why not??
After retrieving the items he needs, he decides to walk around.. Will likes to know his surroundings, aaand he's also bored anyway.
Though.. As will was walking down one of the aisles, he sees a boy around his age.. The boy had stuffed a bag of chips into the messenger bag he had with him.
The boys lock eye contact for a second but will quickly looks away, rubbing the back of his neck and pretending to mind his business.. Hes not sure if he should report it or let it be? I mean, it's not like its coming out of anyone's paycheck so he will just mind his business..
Will pays for his stuff and leaves the building, walking over to get his bike from the bike rack.
His mind is still stuck on the boy that was in the store, he hadn't gotten a good look at him but what he did see was quite handsome..
(Imagine he looks like https://pin.it/4lY6y2UGr this guy but roughed up.. Unfortunately I couldn't get past the second season of skins, I loved maxxie too much.. But yea, thats the guys face claim however he is NOT that guy, completely different characters I don't even know this guys personality..)
-8 minutes later-
Will decided that when he makes it to the arcade he'd play Pac-man, so here he is.. Chilling in the arcade.. Yknow.. Playing pac-man
-about 2 hours later-
Will had been around the whole town by now, nothing really that exciting except the ice cream shop near the park.. He doesn't want ice cream though.
He is on his way back home, it's around 5 by now and the sun is setting, he makes it home before it is dark though.
The boy enters his house, Cynthia and his dad where cuddled up on the couch watching some black and white movie while drinking beers.
"I'm back.." Will says quietly, taking his jacket off and looking over at the tv.
"You want a cookie? I don't care.." Lonnie mumbles, he couldn't care less when will was home and when he wasn't.. Or even where he was for that matter.
"Leftovers are in the fridge, sweets. I brought you a burger and fries from steak and shake." Cynthia says, not even looking over at will as he heads into the kitchen.
The boy grabs out his food and sets it on the table, putting the bag that carried his new school supplies down and beginning to eat, glancing at the tv every now and then.
~6. Time and time again~
「𝟽:𝟹𝟶」
Will had finished eating, taken a shower, and now sat at his desk.. He wanted to draw, now he has pencils and he can use them for drawing as well..
It takes a few minutes for will to think of what to draw, he had started drawing random little lines.. But he soon realizes he is now sketching out the eyes of Micheal Wheeler..damn Mike.
Will stays up for an hour finishing his sketch, by time he was done he didn't want to draw anymore.. So he closes his notebook and puts it aside, leaning back in his chair and stretching his arms up high in to the air..
He goes to lay in his bed, feeling restless still though.. He cannot fall asleep.
So.. He sits up and reaches over for his knife, the only thing he knows how to do. He always feels so much better afterwards, he knows he shouldn't but he never wants to stop..
Will stares at the cuts on his wrist from a night or two ago, his hands cold and shaking.. The cuts where still very red.. He needs to make new additions.
He repeats the same process just as he did it the other night..
𝐎𝐧𝐞.
𝐓𝐰𝐨.
𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞..
𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐭, 𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬..
𝐇𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠
𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐫.
𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞..
𝐇𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧'𝐭..
Will drops the knife, burying his face in his hands a moment, hes tired now..
He drags himself out of bed, heading towards the bathroom and wrapping his arm up again.
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫.
Will lays in bed, burying himself into his blankets and curling in a ball.
He is so sick of living this way, here in this house, this town..
His mind starts wandering, the last thing he was thinking about as he fell asleep is the boy from earlier..
𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬, 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐦.
Notes:
So, this chapter is short as well.. I think chapter will get better when school starts for him as well!! Ill have more to work with, and I'm sorry there isn't much speaking in these stories, as I said.. There definitely will be soon!!
I hope you guys enjoyed this story!! Sorry once again for not getting this out yesterday, I went to the zoo with a friend.
Toodles!! ~
Chapter 4: Maybe in another lifetime, things would be alright?..
Notes:
Hi guys! Sorry it's taken so long to get another chapter out, but here you go!
⚠︎WARNINGS⚠︎
(EXTREME) child abuse
Use of Tabbaco
Man idfk I'm half asleep kill me
I guess that's a warning
Mention of wanting death on oneself
Ok I'm done nowWith these in mind, proceed...
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
Chapter Text
It's been a few days, and..
Tomorrow starts hell.
God, will is SO not ready for school tomorrow.. Is he really starting high school fresh? No.. Not fresh.
Just.. Alone.
Will has no one, maybe he wouldn't mind going back to school if he would have his friends with him, but he doesn't.
All he has here is a caretaker and his girlfriend that couldn't care less about him.
But hey, what can ya do? Yknow.
Sometimes you just have to say damn, and go on with life.
It's nothing new for will, most his life has been 'damn' and he moves on.
Yea, maybe a lot of it inconveniences him and it's difficult at the time.. But at the end of the day, life happens and you get over it.
Will has his memories, sometimes that's all you have. And that's 𝘐𝘚 all he has, he's going to adapt.. But it doesn't mean he likes it.
So, will decides he might as well do something meaningful with his life.. He can get a job, he could get a new hobby, I mean Lucas did it so why can't he? It's not like he has a choice in if he can head back home to the place he grew up.. (HARVEY ALEX G REFERENCE HELL YEAAAA, can you tell there are a lot of media references in this story? Heh..)
Honestly if will could have a little control in his life, everything would be a little more bearable.. And if getting for a job or picking up a new hobby could help him out a little with that, then sure! He can't pass that up.
And not just that, if he gets a job he can head straight from school to work..i mean, this means that he won't be home as much! He wouldnt have to deal with his dad or Cynthia.. With a job maybe he could even save up enough money to get a telephone! He won't have to ride his bike all the way to town just to have a Quick 5 minutes talk with someone and the ride all the way back..
Will had found some news papers at the store the otherday, and luckily there where a few jobs hiring and even more luckily that they where hiring someone wills age!
「𝟷𝟸:𝟺𝟻」
So, now he stands, newspaper in hand, in front of a small gas station.. It looks sketch, but he honestly doesn't care that much.
The job was about 20 minutes away from his house but 8 minutes from Kans high school.. So it's honestly a win. He wouldn't make that much money, I mean.. Speaking if he gets the job at all in the first place.. But, it's still money AND even better.. An escape from home.
The other job he was looking at was a job at the prize counter in the arcade, and it is 5 minutes from school and 18 minutes from his house.
But, right now.. He takes a deep breath and walks into the gas station and towards the counter, looking around since no one was at the desk for some reason..
After a minute or two, Will grows impatient.. So he rings the little bell that sat on top of the counter next to the lighters.
In a few seconds, a short man with slicked back, well, greasy hair and a patchy beard apears in front of him with a cigarette between his lips and a bored expression.. He shoots the younger a small nod.
"Whadya want, kid?" The man says with a gruff voice, when will studies him he had noticed that his name tag read '𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐤'
"O-oh!" He puts the news paper down on the counter and points where it says '𝙷𝚒𝚛𝚒𝚗𝚐!' With the stores contact info, address, and requirements "I was looking to get a job, maybe??.. i-im uh, 14."
The scruffy looking man raises a brow, eyeing will up and down before leaning on his elbows over the counter, "dont you got school or somethin'?" Will scratches his head, feeling a little awkward "well, not right now.. But It does start tomorrow. I just need to get a little money, I can come straight after and work However long you need me too!"
Clark hums in reply, grabbing a notebook and writing something down, "So, your schedule is flexible from.." He looks up through thick eyebrows at will, scowling when he doesn't reply and giving a go on motion with his hands, "What time does your classes end?? Around three? If you can get here at around three then you should be good. And I'll needa know what school ya go too."
Will flinches a little at not replying in time, but smiles awkwardly a tiny bit. "Oh, yea sorry.. I t-think my schedule says school ends around 2:40.. And it's a 8 minute bike ride from there to here. Ill be going to Kans highschool." He replies, talking with his hands a little.
Clark let's out a small huff, a fond smirk forming on his face.
"A kid like you goin to Kans? Man, I remember those days.. Your gonna get ate up.. Listen, I like you kid.. I'm gonna see what I can do here, you know how to do math?"
"I'm alright at math, i mean, I can do it.. I know what I need to know, but yea!" Will perks up a little, his smile growing a little wider.. Though, the whole 'getting ate up' worried him a little.. So it is that bad?
"Nice.. So, come here in abooout.." The man looks over to a calendar beside the door at the Graffetied wall and back at will, "come back Tuesday at four. I should have an answer for you then.. I can't guarantee anything to ya, it's rare for a kid your age to get hired here.. But, we will see. That was your interview."
Wills eyes widen a little and he shakes his head in a 'snap out of it' way.
"Really? Just like that? Wow, ok.." He says the last part quietly. "Yea, Ill be here! Thanks, Clark!" Clark raised a brow, will points at his name tag and the man nods a little, exhaling smoke in the boys direction and putting the cigarette out in the ashtray that was on the counter next to him.
"Yea, kid.. It's no problem. I also never got your name?" "It's will, uh.. William Byers I mean, but just call me will, please." Clark gives a small nod again, standing straight and crossing his arms, "Right, William.. Now, get out there and enjoy your youth.. Or whatever.."
Will scurried out the gas station, waving at Clark as he leaves..
~7. All roads lead to Rome; whos Rome?~
「𝟷:𝟷𝟶」
Before will makes it to his next destination, he stops at the phone booth once again.. This time, he won't be calling Mike.. He wants to hear from his brother..
Will leans his bike against the booth again and put a quarter into the machine, picking up the phone and dialing Jonathan's number.
The phone rings.. Rings.. Rings.. And it keeps ringing. No one picks up the phone, Jonathan is probably busy, or with Nancy.. Or busy with Nancy.. Yknow.
He sighs and puts the phone back, hugging himself tightly and walking back to his bike, instead of hopping on he just walks toward the arcade and brings his bike with him.
He reaches the arcade, hooking his bike to the bike rack and walking into the building, the warmth engulfs him.. It feels nice, the air outside had begun to get chilly and he didn't bring his jacket so it was a nice comfortable warmth.
Will walks toward the front desk, where he was greeted by a pretty girl around 17 or 16.. She has beautiful short brown choppy hair with messy bangs, lips covered by black lipstick.. Or eyeliner.. She has Gothic makeup and style. She looks cool! But she wasn't working when he came the other day.
(https://pin.it/6Nl1xoj9G once again, I don't know who this is!!)
"Heyo, you need something??" Will nods, swallowing and pointing at another add in the paper again like he did before.
"I-i was looking to find a job maybe?.. My name is William Byers, just call me will.. I'm 14, but I need the money, a-and I love arcades!.." He tries to sound friendly, looking up at her and back to the paper.
"Oh, yeah totally man!" She perks up, a smile on her face.. This is proof to never judge a book by its cover. "So, we have someone around your age on our team as well, hes 15 and like.. Super chill! His name is Rome, I think you guys would get along! So, what you are gonna have to do is come by.. Arooound.. Tomorrow at 5! I know school and stuff starts tomorrow so like, take your time little man, rest before coming by. Id be happy to welcome you to the crew, but yknow.. It's a process!"
Will likes this girl, she talks a lot and really actively with her hands and lots of facial movement. She has really good vibes! She reminds will of Robin a bit.
"Oh! Yea, cool! Ill be here. T-thank you!" She gives a happy nod "so, what school do you go too?? I haven't seen you around! And i never forget a face, TRUST me!" She says
"I just moved here a month ago," he murmers, "but I'm starting at Kans high school tomorrow.." He notices her light up
"Oh, really?? Sick! I go there too! Actually, most of us working here do.. Lets see.." She rubs her Chin and looks off, counting with her fingers as she speaks, "Me, Rome, Micheal, Hannah, hmmm.. Oh! And lucifer!"
Will swallows thickly at the name Michael, but pushes his feelings down, giving the girl a warm smile. "Look, Kans is.. An interesting place, and you are a freshman.. So, tomorrow I'll be looking out for you.. We are officially friends!" She holds out a hand, causing will to giggle and shake it "My name is lain, we will get along well even if you don't get the job, ok? So come back tomorrow!"
Will nods and steps back, starting to head for the door, "it was nice meeting you, lain! Ill see you tomorrow." He replied, "Cya, Will!!"
「𝟹:𝟶𝟸」
After a little walking around, stopping and grabbing a coke from a vending machine with a $1 bill he found astray somewhere on the ground while walking out the arcade, and trying to pet a stray cat.. He made his way back home, leaning his bike up against the vined wall next to the door.
Will uses his key to open the door, his dad wouldn't be home till dinner tonight but Cynthia wasn't feeling well so she stayed home. (Cynthia usually works at a bar I guess cause I said so, the freak..)
He steps inside, Cynthia was on the couch watching a movie with a box of tissues beside her.
Cynthia looks over at will, giving a small wave and blowing her nose.
"Hey.." Will says quietly, taking off his Converse by the door while glancing over at her.
"Hi, sweets. I'm not cooking tonight, youll have to find something to eat.. I think we have the stuff to make pasta." She says Absentmindedly and going back to watching TV, will gives a small nod walking to stand beside the couch and fidgeting with his fingers.
"I applied for a job today and I have another interview tomorrow.. I'm gonna find out if I got the one I got interviewed for today on Tuesday after school."
Cynthia shoots him a small smile and nod, grabbing a cigarette out of the half empty pack on the worn out side table next to the couch.
"Oh, really? Good for you, kid! Would you pass me that lighter over there, the cheap pink one the kitchen table?" She says, uninterested, pointing towards the dining table.
Will sighs and grabs the lighter, tossing it to Cynthia who already had the cigarette between her lips and she quickly lights it, taking a long drag and exhaling the smoke.
"Dont give me the sas, young man.." She says in reference to the sigh.. Will wants to scream, and blow up at her.. Tell her 'you aren't my mom!'.. Because Shes definitely not, his mom would be a lot more happy and excited for will.. It's his first interview and maybe first job! Cynthia doesn't care.
Thinking about his mom makes him sad.
But, all he actually does is furrows his brows and head to his room with crossed arms.
.. For a few hours, will doodles in his notebook, reads a comic or a few.. And longs for something more, something better, something worth living for.
And for a another hour, will naps.. It's all he really CAN do, yknow? Maybe one day soon he can give himself more to do, but for now all he has is pencils, a notebook, comics, and a pocket knife.
That is, untill his door opens and he is shaken awake..
「𝟽:𝟻𝟿」
He let's out a soft groan and rolls over onto his back, barley even awake and trying to process who this new presence is.
He hears a familiar voice, his fathers. And that's who it is.
Will opens his eyes, looking up at the man and unwillingly sitting up.
"Hey kid, I heard you had an interview? Good, cause just know that half your paycheck goes to me.. First, you stole my beers, and ALSO kids are expensive.. So just keep it in mind, you don't get off easy with this.. Dont try to hide your paychecks either cause if I find out, you're in for it.."
Will sighs, rubbing his eyes and giving a small sleepy sound.. Lonnie literally hasn't done anything for him since he moved in, WHY should he pay the man??
"What?.. No, thats not fair.. Why do I need to pay you? I g-get the first part but you literally haven't done anything since I moved in.." Oops.. Will shouldn't have said that, he was to tired to even think about the consequences.
Thats until he is yanked onto his feet by his hair, his face meer inches from his fathers, he let's out a desperate pained sound, grasping at his fathers wrist.
"You wanna talk back, huh? Wow, you are growing up so fast.. I don't know who you think you are, you are lucky I even let you stay here.. I couldve tossed you out on the streets, but no.. You are living under MY roof and I won't take the disrespect, so either shut your mouth or see what happens.." He let's go of will with a shove back onto the bed, heading towards the door to leave.. But..
"Bitch.." A sleepy and irritated Will murmers quietly, rubbing his head from where his hair had been yanked..
Lonnie pauses, just as he was about to reach for the door handle.. He slowly turns his head over his shoulder.. That's when will knew he was about to regret everything he's ever done in life..
"You wanna repeat that?.." His voice completely changed, And for once.. Will was just as scared as he was when he was a 12 year old boy alone in the upside down..
"I-im sorry-!" Will had no time to react before He was once again being yanked by his hair, but now being thrown onto the cold worn down and creaky wooden floor next to his bed, he quickly curls into a ball, using his arms to cover his face..
Thats when the first punch landed, to the side of his head..
𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.
𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞.
𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐭..
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐤𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐬, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡.. 𝐀𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐨. 𝐇𝐞 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐲, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐟𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠..
「𝟹:𝟸𝟾𝙰.𝙼」
Until, he wakes up.
He was now laying in bed though, covered up with a blanket and a few bandages on him.. He wore sleep clothes now too, this definitely wasn't his father.. It must've been Cynthia.
Now will feels bad, he made her take care of him while she is sick.. Maybe Cynthia isn't as bad as he thinks, though she did change Wills clothes.. Yuck.
Will tries to sit up, but it doesn't work.. His whole body is in agonising pain, he can't move a muscle. Fuck..
Instead of making any further attempt, he accepted his fate and just.. Goes back to sleep, he has school tomorrow after all, he needs at least a little rest?
Hopefully he will feel better tomorrow, but he can feel pain everywhere, his face, torso, arms.. Hes definitely gonna be black and blue.. Well, what can ya do? it's already over anyway, not the pain but the beating..
Maybe in another lifetime he wouldn't have had to live this life..
Maybe his mom would be alive
Hed have two present and loving parents with a big house
𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭?..
Notes:
Hey everybody, sorry there is only one section to this! Ive been working on this all day, I wanted to get it out sooner.. But this is was we have anyway.
I hope you liked this!! I reread and finishes this while half asleep so sorry if it gets a little shitty.. I tried.
Life is TOUGH man
But yea..I wanted this to be something I could get new chapters out for everyday but it seems to not be that.. I'm sorry!! :((
I hope you guys can be patient with me! But we are so close to upgrading out storytelling me finks.. Anyway..
TOODLES!!!! ♡♡Also guys, can you actually let me know if my will is accurate..I'm not so sure if I made him as in character as I'd like but i am TRYING MY HARDEST..
OK OK, BUH BYE FUR REAL!! :3
Chapter 5: For the better.
Notes:
Dear fucking God, so sorry everyone it's been like a week.. The new season is so good I actually sobbed when volume one ended, I'm SO excited for volume two I can barley wait!!!!! But as promised, here is chapter 5!!
⚠︎WARNINGS⚠︎
Use of tobacco,
Implied child abuse
Talking of dead Joyce💔
F slur
Implied undereating/eating disorder
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
Chapter Text
Today is the day.
「𝟼:𝟶𝟻」
(So hey guys, I'm homeschooled I deadass forget what time school starts I think its around 6?..)
will had awoken early this morning.. Of course he did.
His dad gave him an old alarm clock a few days ago for school since he couldn't be bothered to wake the boy himself while getting ready for work.. It's probably better that way.
Atleast Will can wake up to a quiet home and get to enjoy the sunrise for a moment.. He actually likes the way he can sit on the back porch a few minutes After taking some ibuprofen before leaving, it makes his morning a little better and distract him from the soreness all over his body.
Will was just as ready as he can be.. He decided to stay lowkey for his first day at a new school.. Well, I mean the black eye and bruises on his arms dont help.. But he wore some looser, not baggy but not fitted, high waisted blue jeans and a light yellow shirt with the color being worn down and tucked in loosely. He fluffed his hair, trying something new..he really doesn't want to look more dorky then he already does.
He made sure to put his new supplies in his bag before he leaves, along with the textbooks he was given while signing up.
He slung his bag over his shoulder, mentally preparing himself for what's to come as he hops on his bike and rides off..
Will is able to calm himself down a little by humming the tune 'should I stay or should I go?' by the cure. It always seems to calm him down more then most things could, thats his go to comfort song.
The wind blowing through his hair and calms him down a little.
It's about a 24 minute bike ride to the school, honestly, will had probably lost a lot of weight due to the facts of rarely having food in the house and the exercise he gets when riding so long on his bike into town.
It's not like it was on purpose, he didn't even notice.. If it becomes a problem then he will do something about it. But right now he's fine and its not effecting him, so it's whatever.
Will arrived to school just on time, kids where arriving on the bus and flooding into the school, some gave him weird looks Probably because of the bruise on his face..
He hops off of his bike and hooks it into the bike rack, glancing at the other kid hooking their own bike on there too.
Will takes a deep breath, grabbing a piece of paper out of his back pocket that had his classes on it.. He studies it for a moment before heading into the decently sized school building, it wasn't huge but it's not small, not too many kids but yknow.. Still a lot, and they where all very diverse. some preppy, some jocks, some goths/alternative people.. Lots of different people here.
Hopefully it won't be so bad, I mean.. Will is basic, average even, no one here knows him as 'zombie boy' or 'fairy' so maybe a fresh start won't be so bad?
I mean.. All he can really do is hope, right?
Will walks toward his locker, locker 19.
(Once again guys, I haven't been to school since elementary I don't know how lockers work..)
He opens the locker and puts some things in there like his notebook, not one for school.. Just the one he doodles in or writes how he feels in. He also brought one of his comics, because why not?.. So after putting his stuff in there, he shuts the locker and makes his way to class, passing a kid getting in trouble for smoking, a teacher yelling at the kid "𝘪𝘵'𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘥𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘦, 𝘮𝘤𝘤𝘺𝘭𝘥𝘦?!" Or something like that..
He makes it to his first class of the day, math.. What the hell, who made math his first class of the day!! It's literally 7 in the morning!
...
Will sits boredly through class, luckily they weren't actually doing much work today since its only the first day, but he wrote down what he needed to and payed attention when necessary.
He wondered if he will actually see Lain today like she said, she was nice! He definitely wants to be friends with her, it'd be awesome to go through this year with peoshe he actually sort of knows.
...
Class finally ends and Will packs up his stuff, he exits the classroom.. As he is walking to his next class, science, he hears a familiar and energetic voice call his name which causes him to turn to face the direction it was coming from.
A small smile forms on his face as he sees the Tall Gothic girl waving at him with a large smile on her own face, she was surrounded by 2 other girls her age that she had originally been talking to.
She jogs over to him, the long black skirt she is wearing sways and her jewelry clatters a little.
"WILL!! Hi, little man! Come on, before the bell rings!" Will has no time to react before she is gently pulling him by his bicep toward her locker where the other two where, she was too giddy to notice his eye yet.
"This is Hannah, she works at the arcade with me," She points to a darker skin girl with a curly afro and a hippie style, "and that's Jessie!" She points to the other girl with ginger hair and a more preppy style.
Hannah:https://pin.it/1ZNT97Vnl
Jessie:https://pin.it/euLevHrtO
They where both very pretty, but will just isn't attracted to them.. He wishes he was normal, maybe he'd have a girlfriend by now..
"Oh, h-hi.." He trips over his words a little, shooting the girls an awkward smile and rubbing the back of his neck (DON'T worry guys.. Not now, not yet.. It's not that.)
The girls giggle and give a small wave, Hannah held her hand out and Will shook it. Lain smirks and let's out a small giggle of her own, she definitely had the wrong idea.
"Well.. Ladies, this is will! Hes shy, dont mind that.." She gently nudges will with her shoulder and will let's out another awkward laugh, the two girls walk off, sharing 'Ill see you after class's and 'Love you's
After they leave, lain slouches over and laughs loudly, causing some heads to turn but she doesn't seem to care, just shoving will by the shoulder which causes him to giggle a little and rub the spot.
"William!!-" She managed through laughter, finally calming down and wiping the tears out from under her eyes from laughing so hard, "really, I didn't know we had such a lover boy here!"
Will shrugs a little, crossing his arms.. Just as he was about to deny it, he decided that maybe.. He can use this as a cover! Maybe, eventually it will work well enough to turn him straight!
(Oh, poor William.. It doesn't work that way dear💔)
"W-well.. What can I say, woman are very pretty! How couldn't I admire them.. Come on.."
He nudges her shoulder in return, hopefully this gives him a fresh start. He needs to fix his life, this has to be the right track..
Is what he tells himself. If I may intervene, this doesn't go well for him, I mean.. You guys read the story summary, right?? Ok.. So, lets go ahead and proceed.
Please please PLEASE remember this is NEVER the right way to go about things.. Love is love!!!
~8. ʟɪғᴇ ɪᴍɪᴛᴀᴛᴇs ʟɪғᴇ~
「𝟷𝟸:𝟶𝟽」
It was already lunch time.. Wow. Time flies, it really does..
Science class had been Boring, it was never his favorite, but he doesn't mind it, that was always dustins thing.. He really just prefers history, and he DEFINITELY enjoys art class.
Will makes his way to the cafeteria after putting his stuff in his locker, he hadnt had much time to talk to Lain earlier, hopefully he has time now.. He was sure she noticed the bruise by now, but the bell rung right after their interaction so she had to hurry to band class.
He looks around the cafeteria with his lunch tray in his hands, before he catches sight of the back of Lains head covered in a mess of teased hair, she didn't see him yet but he makes his way over to her table, she had about 5 people sitting with her at the rounded table and she was going on a rant about the political and economic state of the world right now or something..
"H-hey, Lain.." He says quietly, she whips her head around and the other people at the table look over as well, he recognizes Hannah and Jessie.
She smiles brightly, her smile can light up a whole room she just gives off the best vibes.. "WILL!! sit, sit!! These are my friends," she gestures around the table, eyes locked on Will who's own scan the table nervously.
"Guys, this is Will! He's really the sweetest, but he's a freshman, be nice!"
They all chuckle, except for one who just looks exhausted..
"Will, that is Lucifer," she points to the exhausted straight faced one at the end of the table with his head in his hand
https://pin.it/4EuePQKx1
"We call him Lucy, he pretends to hate it but he doesn't care.." She giggles and points to the person next to him
"Thats Micheal, hes a bitch.. But, we love him!" He looks punkish, not like him Micheal at all..
https://pin.it/4EuePQKx1 (I think this guys is famous idfk WHO he is though)
"Hey, fuck you!" He flips her off and rolls his eyes fondly and she blows a kiss, pointing to the next down the line
"Thats Hannah, and next to you is Jessie, but you know them.. Also, I don't know where Rome is, but we are all seniors.. Except for him, hes a sophomore.. Oh and Micheal is a junior, but I don't care much about him." She sticks her tounge out at him and he scoffs, but it has no bite to it.
Well they clearly have something going on..
"So, they all work with me! Except Jessie, yknow. Shes just my best friend of like.. 40 years," she says dramatically "naaah, I'm joking! Only 17, our moms where best friends and got pregnant at almost the same time." Will nods along as she speaks, taking a bite of his apple.
"Seriously though guys, do any of you know where Rome is??" She says, looking around the table, they all shake their head and she just shrugs. "Oh well.. I'm sure you'll meet, hes an.. Interesting kid.. I worry." She zones out, but quickly zones back in.
"Oh! That reminds me.. What happened to your eye??" She circles around her own eye to emphasize her question, Will touches the bruised area.
Everyone had returned to their own conversations now.
"O-oh! Uh.. I-its nothing, I trippied!" He says defensively, stumbling over his words, cheeks getting a little red, and talking faster.. She furrows her brows a little, not buying it.. This is when he learns how pushy and persistent she is.
"Will? I don't believe you, come on, what happened??" She leans closer, inspecting the mark.
"It's nothing, really! P-please just leave it!" He says with agitation bubbling up in his voice.
"Will.."
"Lain.."
She scoffs and throws her arms up in defeat, pouting a little and crossing her arms now instead. "Fiiiine.. Be that way.."
It's a good thing she missed how he flinched when she threw her arms up, hed never hear the end of it.
..
After a few minutes, Will excuses himself to the bathroom, bringing his tray with him and dumping his food into the trash.
He makes his way to the bathroom, but when he enters the bathroom.. He is greeted by an oddly familiar face smoking by the caged in window with his shoulder leaning against the wall and one arm crossed under the other.
It's the kid from the store!
What a small town, yknow?
The scruffy boy looks toward Will, taking a drag of the cigarette and blowing the smoke toward Wills direction causing him to squint,
"Hey, Ive seen you before?" He says more as a question then a statement, will just nods.. The boy was a lot more beautiful then he remembers- Shit! No, fresh start!!
"Hmm.. Where?" The tall boy furrows his brows a little and Will scratches the back of his neck.
"U-uh.. The other day, at the family dollar store.. O-only for a second! Y-you uh.. Where Stealing something.."
The boy thinks, it finally hits him. He puts his cigarette out and walks toward will with a small but surprisingly warm smile.
Will has to tilt his head a little to look up at him, hes a good 5 inches taller then him.
"Hey, yea I remember you. Thanks for not ratting me out, man, times are tough yknow." He pats Wills shoulder and Will feels warm.
"O-oh, y-yea I get it! It's alright.." "My names Rome, you seem like a nice boy." Will swallows thickly, so THAT'S Rome.. Well, well, well! Again, what a small world!!
"O-oh! My names will, I think I've heard of you! D-do you work at that arcade, that old one not to far from here?" Rome lights up and nods, crossing his arms. Hes very expressive with his face it seems..
"Yea! I do! You must be the one applying for the prize counter job, right? Cool, man! I work at the prize counter too. I have no doubt youll get the job, I mean.." He gestures up and down on himself with a smirk "they hired me, right!?" Will giggles a little, Romes face lights up again, this time it was different.. Will is unsure why though.
Their interaction is cut short by the bell ringing, but they say there goodbyes and part ways.. Well, will does, Rome stays in the bathroom.
Not his problem.
...
「𝟸:𝟺𝟹」
The day goes quickly, thank God.. Honestly, so far it's not as bad as he thought it'd be.. Class was Boring, of course. But no one here knew his past, the ones that do know him just know him as William Jacob Byers, Will.
He is outside by the bike rack after collecting his stuff, but is having a little trouble with the lock that kept his bike in place.. It takes a moment but he finally gets it free.
He had not noticed that someones eyes where on him, when he stands up and finally turns around, he is greeted by no one other then Rome! What a surprise!
"Hey, Will." He says with the slightest hint of a smile, one hand holding the strap on his backpack on his shoulder.
"O-oh! Hi, Rome!" Will replies warmly, scratching the back of his neck.
(HEY, I just thought about it!! This is the will Byers in our story, ok??? https://pin.it/7FOU1tGLR since he only moved a month ago after the star court incident! Just thought I'd let you guys know..)
"So, when's your interview by the way?" Rome questions as Will pulls his bike away from the bike rack.
"It's at 5, why?" Rome gives a small nod, he looks as if he where trying to play it cool around will for some reason..
"Nice.. Nice.. I was just wondering, maybe we can like.. Hangout for a little until then?? Yknow.. My shift actually starts at 6 so like maybe I walk you, Id be like.. Cool with that." Rome's eyes are fixated on the ground, and will raises a brow, hes surprised someone already wants to hangout with him!
"Really?- I mean- yeah!! Definitely, that'd be cool." Will tries to hide his excitement, he just met this guy but for some reason, will is eager to hangout. It's just nice to have a friend.
"Cooool.." Rome says, looking down at will and holding back a smirk, gently grabbing the boys wrist and tugging him along with his bike.
...
Rome ended up dragging will to this empty, graffitied skatepark.. Hes not sure why. Maybe it's where the teens here hangout? Doesn't seem like there are any other good hangout spots around.
The taller boy finally let's go of wills wrist and will lays his bike down, looking around and crossing his arms.
"Sooo... What are we gonna do?.." Rome shrugs and walks over to sit on the ledge of a drop in, grabbing a cigarette pack out of the pocket of his leather jacket, looking back at will and patting the spot next to him while placing the cigarette between his lips.
Will does sit next to him, swinging his legs a little and admiring the artwork.. Though graffiti is a crime, he can't help but find some of the works so beautiful, thats just the eyes of an artist.
Rome lights the cigarette with a stolen oil lighter, [which will doesn't need to know about..] And glances at the boy next to him, flicking the lighter shut and setting it next to him.
He can't help but admire Will in the same way Will is admiring the art all over the place.. But, he doesn't allow himself to stare for to long, taking a drag of his cigarette and gently knocking wills shoulder with his own to grab his attention.
Will looks over, "You smoke?" Rome asks, the other shaking his head and crossing his arms over his stomach.
"No, the only substance I've had is alcohol.." He says with a small smile, looking down at his lap.
So, in a pure 'gesture of kindness'.. Rome offers him the cigarette and Will just stares at it for a moment.. But, he decided to take the offer.. I mean, what does he really have to live for anymore?
Friends that don't reach out?
A dad that beats him?
A dead mom?
Right.. He'll be fine, I mean, being trapped in some freaky alternative dimension with monsters hunting you as an 11/12 year old boy for a week is a little worse then tobacco.
He replicates what he used to see his mom do, holding the cigarette between his middle and ring finger, bringing it to his mouth and inhaling.. Which INSTANTLY sends him into a coughing fit, He hears Rome laughing loudly beside him.. Will cant help but smile through the coughing, slouched over.
After his coughing dies down He gently smacks Rome on the chest who is still laughing his ass off, playfully of course.
"Y-you jerk!!-" he managed, laughing a little bit aswell with knitted brows.
Rome covers his mouth, calming himself down a little, a giggle still escaping though as he pats Wills shoulder.
"Sorry, man.. I should've warned you not to take it slow," his expression softens a little "you ok?" Will nods, his coughing finally coming to an end.. Though the slight minty flavor and the burn still lingers in his throat, he offers the cigarette to Rome again and he takes.
...
「𝟺:𝟶𝟸」
Will and Rome have been hanging out for awhile, Will is actually very comfortable with him.
They've been getting to know each other, asking simple questions like 'what's your favorite color?' 'What's your favorite food?' And whatnot.. Yknow, the little things.. And the not so little things like..
"So.. You moved here recently, right?" Will nods.
The boys are laying side by side on the ground, passing another new cigarette back and forth between them as they cloud watch. It was pretty nice, he liked hanging out with someone like this, and he'd gotten used to the burn of the cigarette already.
His mom wouldn't approve.
"Why'd you move?.." The atmosphere changes a little, Will is silent for a moment.
"M-my mom.. She, uh.. She was killed in the Mall fire in Hawkins, I'm sure you've heard about it, it was everywhere on the news and in the paper.." Now it's Rome's turn to shut his mouth, sympathy spreads over his face and through his mind and he places a hand on wills shoulder, a simple act of comfort, putting the cigarette out beside himself.
"I was forced to live with my dad, and it all happened so fast, yknow? Not only that, I was forced to leave the place I've lived my whole life, my best friends I've known forever, and my BROTHER.. he is 18, he can live anywhere but he can't take me with him since he's 'not a parent or guardian' and my dad is too stubborn to let him adopt me or anything.. But.."
..
"Will, I'm sorry man. I can't imagine, that must be so hard.. I can't do anything, but I do hope things get better." Rome says genuinely, sitting up and looking over at Will who was still laying but not far behind in following him to sit up.
"Thanks.. S-sorry for talking about all that, it's just.. Rough." Rome nods and scoots a little closer, "no, it's ok. Dont apologize, I get it.. Life happens, yknow?"
Another few minutes of comfortable silence passes over them, both of them are clearly very deep in thought.. When Rome finally speaks up again.
"Hey uh," he starts, looking back over at will again.
"Your eye.. Is.. Is it your father? I mean, I don't wanna pry or anything, but the way you talked about him, like being 'forced to live' with him didn't sound like a good thing.."
Well, Will wasn't expecting anyone to catch on THAT quickly.. His eyes widen a little but he quickly looks back down at his lap.
But Rone understands.
And that's when he realizes,
𝑯𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚..
𝑴𝒂𝒚𝒃𝒆 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕 𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝑨𝑪𝑻𝑼𝑨𝑳𝑳𝒀 𝒆𝒙𝒊𝒔𝒕, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆'𝒅 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒔 𝒈𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆𝒍, 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒎 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏.. 𝒀𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘, 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒏 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉!
𝑬𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒈𝒊𝒈𝒈𝒍𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒇𝒖𝒍𝒍𝒚 𝒔𝒂𝒅 𝒆𝒚𝒆𝒔.. 𝑯𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒋𝒖𝒅𝒈𝒆, 𝒉𝒆 𝒍𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒔.
𝑹𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒆𝒍𝒕 𝒔𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒐 𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒍𝒚.. 𝑯𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒃𝒂𝒅.
𝑩𝒖𝒕, 𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚. 𝑯𝒆 𝒎𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝒃𝒆 𝒈𝒂𝒚, 𝒊𝒕'𝒔 𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚 𝒖𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒍𝒚..
𝑩𝒖𝒕, 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒕𝒆𝒍𝒍.
"I won't tell anyone."
~9. ɪɴɴᴏᴄᴇɴᴄᴇ ᴡᴀs ᴏᴜʀ ғɪʀᴇ~
The two spent awhile more talking and cloud watching until it was time for his interview, which is where he is now.
Will sat in a chair in front of the hiring manager, really nervous but trying to stay calm. It's his first.. Well, his first REAL interview.
(Hey so, once again.. Ive never had an interview, though I plan on getting a job this year, but I researched some stuff.. As I do for a lot of things.. And am going off of what google tells me!!)
"So, tell me about yourself." The lady in front of him says, staring down at the clipboard on her lap with a cigarette in her fingers.
(https://pin.it/5gNkq8vtC have no idea who this is..)
"w-well.. I-i moved in with my dad here about a month ago, I go to Kans highschool and am 14, I get out the same time as Rome.."
She looks up at him through her thin eyebrows, taking a drag of her cigarette and exhaling through her nose. "Mm.. I see. So, youve met most of the staff, ay? Lots of em go there, yknow.. Maybe they hangout, maybe they don't. Rome is an interesting kid, but he's a good boy.."
She ashes her cigarette on the floor, "so, why do you need this job, kid?"
"I-i need to.. Uh.. Pay someone back for something, and I just need some cash.. My dad doesn't really pay for much, it'd be nice to be able to get the stuff I need. A-and I love the arcade! It reminds me of home, we used to hangout at the arcade a lot."
She smiles a little, writing something down and looking up at him with her head lolled back. "Interesting, you seem like a good boy too. I assume you don't have any prior job experience, but you don't really need it here luckily.. As long as you know math and how to restock. And.. if you are good with people." Will nods, his expression lighting up a little.
"No ma'am, I don't have any job experience. But I am good at math, and can organize pretty well!"
It seems it's not hard for people to grow fond of will, he reminds the lady of her son when he was younger a little.
「6:07」
So, a few questions later, they are standing up and the lady, which he now knows as Candy, walks him to the door out of the staff room.
"Well, it's not a hard decision.. But I'm glad to welcome you onto the team, you will be put on the same schedule as Rome. It'd be nice for you kids to stick together, so you are gonna start on Wednesday. What size do you wear so I can get your uniform for you then? Free of charge, just for you."
Will was ecstatic! His first job! His smile was bright and he nods along to what she says, he was thrilled to have the same schedule as Rome!
"Oh wow!- t-thank you! I wear size (I don't fucking know probably small or medium?..), I'm really glad to have a job here!"
She pats him on the back and he exits the room, scurrying in front of the counter and finding Rome who was handing a little kid a slap bracelet with a friendly smile on his face.
Will waits for the kid to walk away before rushing over to him, jumping a little.
Rome's face lights up and he places his elbow on the counter, resting his cheek on his palm and now looking up at will.
"So?.." He questions, dragging his word. "I got the job!! I'm super excited, she said she'd give me the same schedule as you, isn't that great?!" Will states happily, and Rome has to hold back his own excited.. He had to be as nonchalant as possible.
"Really? Oh wow, thats awesome, Will!" He says with a smile, reaching down behind the counter and handing him his backpack since he promised to keep it for him while he did his interview, will takes the bag and slings it over his shoulder.
"Yea, I start Wednesday. I'm super happy, tell everyone else for me too?" He looks behind him at the small line forming, "but I'm gonna head home, Ill see you at school tomorrow?" Will steps over to the side and Rome nods, standing straight now.
"Yea, totally! Congratulations again, Ill see ya." He waves to will as will rushes for the door, but before he leaves, Rome's expression softens a little. "And be safe!" He calls out as will leaves.. But he knows what he means.
..
Will enters his house, taking his shoes off by the door.. He is greeted by a drunken Lonnie passed out on the couch with 4 beers on the side table, Cynthia is already asleep in bed.
Will sighs and collects the bottles, walking out back and tossing them. God, he wishes he had a normal father.. But Whatever, at least nothing can ruin his mood right now.
So Will brings his day to an end in a good mood for once, hes gonna have to call his friends tomorrow about this.
After eating a little bit of dinner, showering, and a little bit of reading.. He passes out in bed with his face first in a Superman comic book..
𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫?..
Notes:
So, I THINK this is a long chapter, I could be wrong.. It actually took my probably 4 days to write this cause I was so lazy and unmotivated I was dreading this chapter but now its out!! I'm gonna have to say I'll probably update this at least once every week!
I really hope this chapter was alright and that you guys enjoyed!! >∆<
Chapter 6: Are you always gonna be hanging around? (Pt.1)
Notes:
Hey everybody.. Beware that this chapter is extremely short cause I really just wanted to get a chapter out since its been awhile, there will be another part to this one don't worry and then we will be back on track!
Also, read the note at the end of the story please its like half the story💔😭⚠︎WARNINGS⚠︎
bullying
Toxic/unhealthy thinking
Obsessive behavior
Cringe ass shit..
I lost the plotWith these in mind, proceed..
(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)
Chapter Text
「𝟼:𝟶𝟶」
Will wakes up with a slight headache.. His alarm clock blaring at him to wake up wasn't much help either, with a groan he slaps the top to silence the noise.
He rolls into his back, dragging his hands down his face in dismay.. It honestly doesn't even feel like a Tuesday right now.
It's probably because of everything he had going on yesterday, and he STILL has more to do..
He almost had completely forgotten he had also applied to that other job in the gas station!! God, he doesn't even know whats happening in his own life anymore..
...
It takes a few minutes for will to drag himself out of bed and get ready, but he FINALLY did it.
He leans against the kitchen counter, having decided he'd start the day right.. By stealing a beer! Of course it didn't help his headache, but hey, he took ibuprofen so if it helps, it helps, and if it doesn't.. It doesn't.
luckily, one beer had drowned out his anxiousness and didn't actually make him that tipsy, he just has a slight buzz And confidence boost.
When he finished his beer, he tosses it like always.. And he hurries to grab his school bag, heading out the door and hoping onto his bike.
Once again, it's about a 20 minute ride to school and he arrives just in time for students to start to pile into the building as he hooks his bike to the bike rack.
Will is pleasantly greeted by Rome and Lain at the building entrance, Lain seemed to be passionately ranting to Rome about something as Rome sighs.. Clearly bored, but used to this.
The two perk up as they notice will, a large smile on Lains face as she prances over to him and hooks an arm over his shoulders and shakes him a little out of excitement, drawing a small giggle out of him while gently pushing her so she stops.
Rome unintentionally glares hard at her..
"WILL!! I heard you got the job, I'm so happy! I knew Candy would adore you!!" She releases him but walks backwards as they head into the building, Rome subtly shifting closer to him as they walk.. Though, will does take note of this, swallowing his feelings and ignoring the heat in his stomach.
"Yea, I mean.. Most do.." Will says playfully with a tiny cheeky smile, his voice quiet as he scratches the back of his neck and glances toward the ground,
Rome smirks and gently nudges him, Lain giggles and turns on her heels, walking ahead of the two properly now.
Lain parts ways with the two, as her locker is on the other side of the building. Luckily Rome and Wills lockers aren't that far.
Rome leans against the locker next to Will as Will opens his locker and puts his stuff in it.. He glances at Rome who is staring at him, a tiny smile and blush forming on his cheeks.
"What?.." Will questions softly and absently through a small laugh, "oh, nothing.." Rome smirks and looks toward the floor. "Come on.." Will says, his head rolling a little as he closes his locker.
Rome is silent, but shakes his head "I'm serious, it's nothing.."
Will decides to give up, hes never been one to pry.. "Ok.."
Finally, the bell rings and the two boys go their own Separate ways, they share no classes because they are in different grades.
As Will is on his way to science class, (when I went to school, we had different classes every other day with your electives/extra curricular classes so that's what I'm doing.) He noticed this Group of jocks around a smaller kid, they where laughing.. At the kid.
One of the jocks shove the kid back into a locker with a smirk and the kid cowers, raising his arms up in defense.. The jocks quickly start to gang up on the kid, smacking and punching him..
Will decides that maybe this could be his start to his new life.. He walks toward the group with a deep breath and grabs one of the jocks shoulders, causing them all to stop and look toward will with disgust on their face.. Will freezes, his eyes widening a little, he didn't know why he thought he could do it..
Well, no turning back now.
"L-leave him alone.." Will states cowardly, his voice full of regret now..
One of the jocks raised a brow and scoffs.. They are much taller and stronger then will, this wasn't a good idea.
"Yea? What are you gonna do if I don't?"
"I-i.. Uh.." Will is done for, well, He thought he was.
"We'd beat your ass too, but looks like someone already did.." One jock with curly brown hair and freckles says, chuckling and walking away from the crowd toward will.. Some people are staring now, clearly this is normal in this school.
Will swallow thickly, the taller one grabs his chin and crouches a little to be face to face with him,
"You really need to learn to mind your business.."
He releases Will with a shove, placing his hands on his own hips,
"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞.." He turns back toward the group, gaze lingering on Will before they start to beat on the other kid again..
All Will is able to do is turn, and walk away.. Even as the other kid calls out for him, He doesn't even look back.. He hears a teacher interfering in the background, And goes back on with his day.
~10. ʙᴇᴄᴀᴜsᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ʜᴇᴀʀᴛ ɪs sᴏ sᴇɴsɪᴛɪᴠᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴘᴀɪɴ, ʜᴜᴍᴀɴs ғᴇᴇʟ ᴛʜᴀᴛ ᴛᴏ ʟɪᴠᴇ ɪs ᴛᴏ sᴜғғᴇʀ. ~
「𝟷𝟸:𝟷𝟷」
Will was sitting at the table with his new coworkers, they had all congratulated him on the new job and gone back to their own conversations.. But Will's focus was on early that day..
"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠.."
"уσυ ∂σ ησт вєℓσηg.."
...
"𝑱𝒐𝒚𝒄𝒆, 𝒉𝒆'𝒔 𝒂 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒓.. 𝑯𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆, 𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝑵𝒀𝑾𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒚 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍.. 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒅𝒆𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒉𝒊𝒎, 𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒔𝒚 𝒆𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉.. 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒅𝒂𝒎𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒅𝒅𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑, 𝒂𝒕 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒊𝒔𝒏'𝒕 𝒂𝒔 𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒄.. 𝑯𝒆 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒕𝒐 𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒉𝒊𝒎𝒔𝒆𝒍𝒇."
𝐴 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑚𝑜𝑚 𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑓𝑓 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝐿𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑒 𝑜𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑠𝑡, 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑜𝑦 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑓𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑟𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑏𝑒ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑜𝑟, 𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔.
"𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒆, 𝒉𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑺𝑰𝑿 𝒀𝑬𝑨𝑹𝑺 𝑶𝑳𝑫!! 𝒐𝒇 𝑪𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑺𝑬 𝒉𝒆 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆, 𝒐𝒉 𝒎𝒚 𝑮𝑶𝑫.. 𝑰 𝒄𝒂𝒏'𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝑰 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒂 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅, 𝑻𝑾𝑶 𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒔𝒖𝒄𝒉 𝒂 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒐𝒏!"
𝑆ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑑𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑜𝑛𝑒 ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑜𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑟 ℎ𝑖𝑝 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑟𝑢𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠, 𝐿𝑜𝑛𝑛𝑖𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑚𝑎𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝐽𝑜𝑦𝑐𝑒, 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑏𝑏𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛
"𝑫𝒐𝒏𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝑬𝑽𝑬𝑹 𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒇𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒗𝒐𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒎𝒆, 𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒄𝒉!"
𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝐽𝑜𝑛𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑛 𝑡𝑎𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 ℎ𝑖𝑚 𝑎𝑤𝑎𝑦 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑜𝑢𝑠𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑎𝑓𝑡𝑒𝑟 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑠𝑡 𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑛..
"𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒍! 𝑨𝒓𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒐𝒌?"
𝐴 𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑦 𝑀𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 ℎ𝑢𝑔 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑓𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑝𝑙𝑎𝑐𝑒 𝑎 𝑘𝑖𝑠𝑠 𝑡𝑜 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑐ℎ𝑒𝑒𝑘, 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑠𝑛𝑖𝑓𝑓𝑙𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑢𝑏𝑠 ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑦𝑒𝑠 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑡
"𝑰'𝒎 𝒐𝒌, 𝑴𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒚.."
𝑇ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑤𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑑 𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑤𝑜 𝑏𝑜𝑦𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑎𝑠𝑙𝑒𝑒𝑝 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑠𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡, 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑐ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐽𝑎𝑤𝑠, 𝑊𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑠 𝑓𝑎𝑣𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑒..
...
"Will?.. Will!" Rome calls out, Will had been zoned out for a good five minutes, he hasn't even touched his plate.
Rome worries about him.
Will perks up, eyes a little wide.. He Notices Rome's concerned expression and furrowed brows, he also takes notice of the hand now on his shoulder.
"Hey, s-sorry.." Rome bites his lip a little with still furrowed brows, as if examining Will, "where'd you go?" He questioned,
Will looks down at his plate and takes a tiny bite of his apple. "I was just thinking, sorry.." "It's okay, man.. Just.. You're ok?"
Will nods,
Rome looks at the table, everyone is in there own planet luckily.
"Come on," Rome says, standing up and dragging Will with him (who makes no complaint) as he excuses them to go off on their own, some look confused but just say their goodbyes.
Lains gaze would linger on them, gears turning in her head before sighing before returning to her conversation with Micheal who notices this.
In a few minutes, the two teenage boys are under the bleachers, sitting side by side.. Their knees brush together lightly.
It is silent as Rome pulls a cigarette pack out of his jean pocket and a lighter.. He lights a cigarette and takes a large drag before handing it to Will.
"So, tell me about it." "About what?.." Rome sighs, rolling his head back and resting it against the graffitied brick wall behind them, "Come on, Will.. What happened?"
They've only officially known each other for Two days and it's as if they've know each other their whole life.
"I.." He goes silent.. Then sighs, taking a drag and passing it, pulling his knees to his chest and resting his chin ontop of them "earlier, I saw this kid.. H-he was being bullied, getting beat up.. I tried to step in, to do anything! But.. I froze. One of them told me I don't belong, i don't know.. I-i guess it reminded of this other time, with my dad-" he stops himself,
"Forget it.. I guess maybe Im starting to believe them. Maybe I don't really belong anywhere at all, I just feel so.. different.. If you know half of it, youd think I'm on drugs or something.."
Rome listens, nodding along attentively to what will says and furrowing his brows
"Will, listen to me.." He adjusts to where he's sitting right in front of Will and leaning super close "I don't ever want to hear you having those thoughts, mkay? You belong, you are such an amazing human being, the light that comes from you is way to strong that it blinds them and makes them angry.. Your dad- those assholes! They don't deserve your time, your light.. Will, YOU are a lantern in a dark room for all of us, if we.. If I did not meet you yesterday, my life would already be completely different.. You change people, and you change them for the BETTER. They are insecure cause they know they are fucking losers deep down.. YOU- you William, are insecure cause you don't see what everyone else See's.. They don't either, but you think the worse, they think they are better then everyone, and you are going to meet so so so many people like that.. But they are NOBODIES, ya hear? Nobodies.."
...
It is silent, and Will hadn't even noticed the tear that was rolling down his face, till Rome cups his cheeks and gently wipes under his eyes with his thumb.
Will leans into the touch like a cat, and his face scrunches.. He cries and melts into Rome's chest who's arms engulf him, he breaks down to someone he met yesterday.. But Rome makes him feel something, something new.. Hes felt this way about Mike, but not so intensely.. Maybe cause Mikes has never gave a speech like that to him or held him or wiped his tears.. He feels soft, and he finally allows it, he allows himself to be cared for by someone.
~
Rome can't help but fall deeper in love with will as the boy melts into his arms.. For Will To be able to be so vulnerable makes him feel like the most loved and special person in the world, he wonders if Will feels the same..
He only ever wants will to experience the good in this world, he would kill himself if he ever let Will hurt like this again.. Rome wants to be his guardian angel, and He has decided that's just what he's going to do..
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞'𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧..
Rome's mind is consumed with William, hes never felt like this.. And he can't let him slip from his fingers..
Will is perfect.
𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲.
~
Notes:
Ok I'm so sorry I literally finished this last night.. I was considering finishing this part as a whole but I lowkey really wanted to get it out, PLEEEEASE don't think I'm going to abandon this, I loose motivation easy and life has been lifing
I literally flew off my fucking horse last week and wanted to die on the stair master yesterday fuck my stupid chungus fucking life..
I'm sorry if I've disappointed with this chapter, its not over! I actually can't tell you guys I'll have a consistent posting schedule so never believe me when I say I'll post on certain days💔
But I think I'm also going to make a schedule for the story in general like when will wakes, what time he goes to certain classes, when he works.. Stuff like that, it will also help me out a lot! But YURRRRR
I'm sure you can see where I'm taking romes character.. But anyway, im so sorry once again 😭
Please enjoy what I did manage to get out today, toodles! >∆<
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