Will Pov
Something didn't actually go straight to the plan
Well, no that my sister didn't talk with Mike and spent all day with him
Which I'm not jealous about
Really, I wasn't jealous of how Mike and El were looking at each of other in the lunch table
I wasn't jealous of how they shared pizza together and Mike seems to have a lot of fun with her instead with me
Sometimes I wonder if I could be the one Mike smile with
If I could be the one that Mike wants
If I could be the one Mike enjoy spending time with
Because every time we are alone he always seems to find an excuse to go somewhere else
And it's making me feel sick and sad
I know I'm the one that helped her and I know I shouldn't whining about it
But how I couldn't?
I was the first who had a crush for him
I was the one who saved him when he was going about to die
I was the one who become his best friend and went almost in all his concerts
Listening to him and his beautiful voice about his beautiful romantic songs which I still didn't get for who are about
I'm the one who like to play D&D and Nintendo in his basement and doesn't think it's stupid or want to change the subject with things like Wonder Woman Comics that Max likes
I like to be the Cleric of the group
And as I painted in my art class, Mike is our Paladin and the Heart of the group
My Heart of the Group
Stop it Will, I thought while Max finished his speech about Bisexuality
"And that's how men or women can like both gender that one" she said
"Wow, how always my girlfriend is awesome" said Lucas praises her
"Thank you, my love" she said while Lucas gave her a kiss on her cheek
"Yeah. It was illuminated" I said not really played so much attention
My focus where somewhere else
"You know Will. If you don't stop to stare at them, it will not get better" said Lucas unexpectedly
"What?" I asked perplexed
"Yes Will. If you have feelings for Mike. It's better if you don't look your sister get the guy you want" said Max
"Max! We shouldn't talk about it like this" whispered Lucas
"Oh come on, every body knows it!" Max said
"Wait, what do you know?" I asked
Now I think I'm in trouble
"Will, we didn't want to get in your personal love life" started Lucas
"Because we know you don't like to talk so much about it" then Max follow
"But we just want you to know. And as 'we' included Dustin. That if you have a crush for Mike is okay for us" said Lucas
"Why it shouldn't be okay?"
"Because you know, how society thinks and stuff. And you wanted to remain it a secret" answered Lucas
"I don't care what society thinks about me"
"That's the spirit" said Max happy and give me an hug
"Oh. So, why you never said something with us? You know we are your friends" said Lucas a little hurt
"Because It's ways more complicate that me being in love with Mike" I didn't mean to say it out loud but I own them a part of the truth
"Because of El?" they both asked
"She's one of the reasons why I decided to give up on him. I love my sister more than me and I want her to be happy. Besides I don't think Mike feels something for me"
"Every time we are alone. He just wants to be somewhere else. And there were times in which I thought he wanted to kiss me but maybe there was just my mind invented things were not supposed to" I added
"Look, I don't know about what Mike sexuality is. He always tried to date girls who weren't right for him. The only thing I know for sure is that Mike adores you in ways that I can't understand either" Lucas said
"Yes. He always talks about you when you're not with us. And all the time is just 'Will like this' or 'Will want to spend time with me' etc. That one time I teased him to have a crush for you" said Max
"And?" I asked curious
"And you had to see his face. It was red like a tomato" said Lucas
Oh
So, maybe Mike likes me
It would be really beautiful but…
"Thank you guys but it doesn't change anything" I said
Because it's true…
"It doesn't change the fact that I helped my sister today to ask him out, and if Mike would say yes. Then that's it. That's my answer" I added
"WHAT?!" they both screamed
"Yes, El is asking out Mike today" I replied to them as they didn't got me
"Oh" Max said with her voice breaking up
Why she so sad from this news?
Wait
She has a crush on El as I thought about it?
Nah, she's dating Lucas and besides El don't like her in that way
Or maybe yes
"Max, do you have a crush for El?" I asked
Her face got me but even Lucas reaction to it
Lucas wasn't angry about it
He was like deep down he knew Max and El shared a special friendship as me, Mike and Dustin notices it
What made me more surprised was what they told me after about:
Max and Lucas being in a poly relationship, and they wanted to ask El if she wanted to be Max girlfriend
In my country it's normal that the king triton have more then a wife for keep going with our species as humans says
I never thought women wanted that too
But what did shatter me was after
When El said to me that Mike agreed to date her at Lover's Lake
My heart was broken with that little words
And then everything was just dark and sorrows
Mike Pov
So, here we are…
At a date I don't want to be there
It's fine
It should be fine
But the moment I realizes I never liked women for real, but just men
A particular bowl cut man
And I accepted my sexuality and my enormous crush for Will
It's not making it easier than it should be
"Hy Mike" said El
She was pretty with a nice yellow dress and yellow ballerinas on her foots
Her hair was covered by a yellow ribbon, and she was wearing a little bit of a red lipstick
She had red cheeks, maybe for the make up or maybe because she was genuinely exited for this date
But I know she's faking it because of Will
Speaking of which where who is was hiding?
"Mike…Mike! Hello, I'm here" El said breaking my thoughts
"Oh, I see that. Sorry El" maybe I will find Will later
"So, Mike how was your day?" she asked me suddenly
"You already asked me that today" I replied
"Oh yes. Yes. Sorry, just wanted to know how are you after school" she said
She really seems genuinely and kind
She wanted just to know me better than before but I know she lying because she never cared about me
The first time I met her, I sincerely want her to join our D&D club and being the heroin of the group
But she never liked any of that
She always wanted to spend time with Max, reading Wonder Woman adventures together
She always wanted to go shopping with Max and having fun with her
Seriously one time I thought they were about to kiss when Max fall from her skateboard and El went straight to help her before Lucas
Their chemistry was palpable
So why she's here exactly?
"El, can I ask you something?"
"Sure Mike. Tell me" She said with a smile on her face
"Why did you ask me out? I mean it never seem like you show an interest in me or something"
Her face now was down and with a sad smile she replied
"You got me"
"What?" I asked confused
"Mike, I like you. I really really like you. But just as friends. Maybe as almost an annoyed brother" she said
"Hey!"
"But the reason why I ask you out is because my brother is too chicken to do it himself"
What
"So, I arrange this date to be his and yours while I go to Max's and finally asked her on a date" she said energetic
"So, you really liked Max in that way, huh?" I smirked
"Yes, but don't tell her before I do" she said then we hug each other like for support I think
Until a sudden dark figure came towards us and everything wasn't so clean anymore
Will Pov
For calming down after what I saw at the school parking lot, I went in the only place I could find peace and later will be the place that will hunt me forever: Lover's Lake
It's the only place in this city with water and the only place I could see Jonathan's face reflected
I really missed him so much, as my mom. She was seriously the strongest person I ever know
Why I chose to be here in this goddam stupid place where I can't see my family anymore
El is family but she could not understand the pain I'm feeling right now
Nobody could understand
Max and Lucas were so sweet to think that I had a chance with beautiful Mike Wheeler
With the Paladin of my heart
But it just a bunch of lies
Everyone is lying
First El when they were here at Hawkins, saying she would never fall in love with the man I love
Second Mike for make him believe sometimes he could have a chance with him
Third Max and Lucas
They all liars
"Wait, why I'm talking to myself in third person?"
"Sorry, I just thought. See the situation. To be a little dramatic here"
From the Lake, there it is. The one and only witch: Henry Creel or One for friends as he says
"What-"
"Yeah, I know what you are thinking about but there's no time for that. Time is floating away for you and your sister" he said a little angry
"I'm sorry for the timing but. I promise you. Tonight, Mike Wheeler would fall in love with my sister. And everything will be as before. With me going back home" I said, I know I sounded a little sad but it was the truth
El will be happy with Michael and I will come back home with my family as it was supposed to
Afterall, as I see in this word, men can't be with another man. I would just make Michael feel sick to my love for him
"Oh, poor sweet William. Your sister took your man?" he said on my hear
"He's…He's not my man…"
"Oh, William. And after all you did to be close to him. You made this deal especially for you and him" he said with a bit of irony
"I-I know but, it's not up to me who Mike fall in love to so…"
"True but what if you could have the power to change that" he said smirking
"What?"
"I mean. Afterall, it should be you. The one that your precious Paladin fall to. Or not?"
"Y-Yes, it should" I said like for a moment I was hypnotized by him
"So, what if we make another deal? And everything will be as you dreamt about, huh?"
He was really convincing. I know I shouldn't make another deal, especially after what Jonathan told me about these deals but what if I just listen to this and see what it could lead me
"See. Listen never hurt nobody"
"Yes, listen never hurt nobody" I replied
"So, what if I said to you could have your precious little Michael by just sabotage his date with your sister?"
"I would say yes immediately"
"See?! So, the only thing you have to do is, before El kiss your man and sigil the last deal. You have to take this dagger and put it in your sister heart"
"Wait! No! I don't want to kill my sister!" I said for a moment I thought I was under some spells or something
"You will not kill her. It's just a joke"
"A joke?"
"A joke. See, it's a fake dagger – he tries the blade of the dagger and it disappear into his hand – nobody would get hurt. It's just to show to Mike that you would do anything for him. And he will be totally into you in no seconds"
"It's a little too dramatic for a plane"
"Drama is the best thing in the world. But if you feel not ready for it. I just have to wait to see your sister kiss your man. And you will come back to home, to your brother" he said then he was leaving
Maybe it's really dramatic for a plane but I don't want my sister be with Mike
I don't want to see them happy and in love until I could become a triton again
I really can't
So that's why I accepted to his offer with the thought of not hurting anybody
I was such a fool but what chances I had to be with Michael
That's why later in evening, when I saw Mike and El hug each other. I just came out from the bushes with the dagger in my left hand and see the look of terror they both shared when I went against my sister and see how his face was starting to became pale with a little blood coming out from his mouth