STRANGER THINGS (2016—) S03E05 | The Flayed

„I didn‘t say it“/„You didn’t have to“

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They are subtly hinting at this idea that Will doesn‘t have to say things outright and spell it out in order for Mike to understand because Mike&Will can understand each other without words:

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Ngl I do like the headcanon that Will wouldn't like Eddie, just for the angst, u know??

Like in s3, you can see Will trying to make a DnD campaign to bring the party together

Whereas Eddie's DnD campaign in s4 tears the party apart

I think it's obvious that Will cared more about having time with his friends over actually playing DnD, the game just ended up being the thing he thought could bring them together and the thought of DnD being something to hurt their friendship would definitely hurt Will.

I also think Will would be on Lucas' side with the whole "I don't want to get bullied" thing, even if he wouldn't be too keen on trying to hang out with popular kids. I think he would prefer to stay in the background, which is what he does for like the whole of s4, especially at the start in Lenora High, it's like he was invisible to everyone but El and that one girl who liked him.

Whilst on the other hand, Eddie is all about being proud to be a freak (and whilst Jonathan is similar, he does it in a much more subtle way). Moreover, Will's comments about how he feels 'different' and a 'mistake' as well as his efforts to blend in whilst in California make me believe that he would be incredibly insecure and self conscious about being around someone like Eddie; he obviously doesn't want to be a target.

And so therefore, I think that if Will ever got the chance to meet Eddie, he would either dislike him or try to avoid him when he could. However, in time I do think he would admire Eddie's willingness to be himself.

let’s start a new party, you and me. (inspo)

"every attempt mike's even made at fighting has failed miserably tho" mike hit billy with a pole to stop him from choking el to death and billy not only fell onto the ground he also happened to effectively release el's neck isn't that interesting

"You held onto my arm," Mike said.

"You put it in front of my body," Will replied.

Mike looked down. "I was trying to protect you."

"And I was scared. You helped me."

Mike looked at him. "Really?"

Will nodded, biting his lip. "Yeah, really."

MIKE WHEELER in STRANGER THINGS 4.01 | Chapter One: The Hellfire Club requested by @kokomews

I just think a return of season 2 Mike would be neat

due to a few demands of seeing em together 💘 @drangues

omg i just realized i can post this here too!

here’s your food tumblr. eat up

(inspired by a fic i’m writing. actually… this inspired the fic lol)