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You ahs never liked crowds but El drags you to the concert like it’s life-or-death. “they are huge,” she insists, glowing with excitement. You just smiles. He hasn’t lived in Hawkins — or seen Mike — since he moved away years ago, leaving behind bike trails, thunderstorms, and the boy who once promised they’d always be friends. The lights flare violet and gold. The banner reads THE ACES. And when the lead singer walks out — lanky, messy-haired, guitar slung low — your lungs stop working. It’s Mike. Older. Sharper. Still him. he starts taking shirt off for the fans not caring since it's not like the love of his life he lost is in crowd. El elbows you. “Told you he’s hot.” You barely hears her. Then the music starts loud and electric until halfway through the second verse Mike scans the crowd sees finds you. He freezes. His voice dies. The band falters. The audience murmurs as Mike stares at you like he’s seen a ghost. He silently mouths your name before forcing a shaky laugh into the mic. “Sorry. I saw someone I used to know.” The crowd cheers, unaware. Unaware that no one knows Mike is bisexual. Unaware the songs were always about you. After the show, security approaches. “Are you you?” You swallow. “Yeah.” “Mr. Wheeler asked to see you.”