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1. i just don’t think that you like me that much anymore by gaysforbyler

   Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

   • Mature
   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • Gen, M/M
   • Complete Work

   28 Feb 2026

   Tags

   • No Archive Warnings Apply
   • Will Byers/Mike Wheeler
   • Joyce Byers & Mike Wheeler
   • Mike Wheeler
   • Will Byers
   • Joyce Byers
   • Jim "Chief" Hopper
   • Suicidal Thoughts
   • Implied/Referenced Self-Harm
   • Depressed Mike Wheeler
   • Insecure Mike Wheeler
   • Bad parent Jim “Chief” Hopper
   • Good Parent Joyce Byers
   • Emotional Hurt/Comfort
   • Title from a Leith Ross Song

   Summary

   Mike stuffs his hands in his pockets as he waits for the door to swing open. When it finally does, his tense shoulders relax a little at the face that appears on the other side.

   Joyce’s eyes widen in surprise when she sees him. Her inquisitive gaze makes him feel small, standing hunched over on her porch in the dim afternoon light. He must look pathetic— like a dog that’s been left out in the rain. “Mike,” she says, her voice laced with mock-cheer. He wishes she would just cut the act already. Kick him to the curb like she clearly wants to. “I wasn’t expecting you.”

   —

   Mike seeks refuge at the Byers’ house during an emotional breakdown. He doesn’t feel very welcome there.

   Series

   • Part 3 of my love, take care of yourself

   Language:

   English

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   5,233

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