(A little rewind to after the fire)

Mike POV-

The set crew rushed towards Mike roughly grabbing him from his saviour's arms glaring as they dropped the raven-haired boy. They walked away from Mike's hero. The cast covered Mike with a fireproof blanket, his face scattered with soot. He was dragged away; his feet were being carried away by the cast. He didn't know what to feel in this situation, his body went numb, and he couldn't hear anything the crew were saying to him and his vision slightly blurred.

"HE'S ON FIRE" A voice called. Mike's ears had perked up.

He turned his head around to look at his saviour, worry flushed over the raven-haired boy. He widened his eyes, the smaller boy was on fire, Mike tried to push himself away from the arms that were carrying him, to help the boy, somehow, someway but the numbness in his body persisted, he could only watch as the hazel eyed boy fell into the arms of another actor on set.

Mike continued to watch as a girl with fiery red hair ran toward the hazel eyed boy instructing the firefighters where to carry him. Mike made a mental note of which trailer it was. He turned the corner and lost sight of his hero.

Just then Dustin ran up to him.

"Holy shit dude! I just heard what happened" Dustin breathed heavy, frantically spinning Mike around to look for any injuries. Mike sighed letting Dustin continue checking, he simply had no energy left in him to fight back. This continued for a short while until Dustin was totally convinced Mike was not hurt. The curly haired boy exhaled a sigh of relief; then smiling as he led Mike away from the other crew mates and into his office.

Mike and Dustin had been good friends since Dustin made his official debut as director, the two instantly clicked and always tried to work together ever since. They were both the same age of 22 years old.

Dustin and Mike sat in the office; the air felt thick. Mike sat on a couch in the middle of the room while Dustin made coffee, the sound of coffee pouring created an uncomfortable silence that surrounded them. Mike's mind began to wonder, he thought about the mysterious individual who saved him earlier, He remembered the way his hazel eyes reflected the fire, the way he appeared amidst the fire like an angel and the way he confidently took Mike to safety...And he didn't even get to thank him. Mike scolded himself

"So do you feel any better?" Dustin blurted. Breaking the void. Mike only nodded he was distracted, and it clearly was stamped on his face.

"Who are you thinking about?" Dustin added, wiggling his eyebrows. Mike looked away as a bright blush appeared on his face. His eyes shift towards the door, the red head girl from earlier stomped away from the producer's office. She had pure rage written on her face as she was escorted by security. Mike furrowed his brows

"Oh, um no one" He mutters quiet but then continuing "Actually that reminds me! I need to go talk to someone"

"Who?" Dustin questions taking a sip of his coffee

"Umm... the boy who carried me out the fire" Mike says quiet. Dustin spits coffee out his mouth

"He did WHAT?"a smile appearing on Dustin's face "That's so cute" He giggle to himself quiet enough that mike could not hear. Mike just looked at him before getting up to leave. He steps towards the door

"Mike!" Dustin calls, making mike turn around "please stay safe" Mike nods and shoots a short wave. He Walks out looking for the trailer he saw his mysterious hero being carried to

At long last Mike found the trailer, he waited outside below a window and could faintly hear an argument coming from inside as he was waiting for the best moment to make an entrance.

"Would I say, 'Hello?', 'Hi?', 'Yooo dude?' Or is that too informal?" Mike muttered to himself, how would be the best way to start the conversation debating on the way to present himself. Would the boy be intimidated by seeing him? Mike leaned against the side of the trailer. Making hand actions and practising his 'winning smile'.

He saw a boy leave the trailer screaming as he left. Mike took a step towards the trailer; he could see inside as the door was left slightly open but stopped when he heard a soft voice.

"I... I got fired" Mike heard a girl whisper. Mike froze, is that why she was so angry before?

"What, why?" He saw the boy who saved him stand up

"Because of the stunt you pulled. When they saw you weren't on the list, they figured you snuck on set, so they checked the camera and saw you leaving my trailer, and... they pinned the blame on me. They said that if you got really hurt, and sued them, they would be in big legal trouble. So, they just decided to get rid of me, so this won't happen again" He saw the girl shake, she was trying to keep herself together. Mike could recognise this from his own experiences.

Mike stared blankly for a moment, what should he do now, does he just let them console one another or should he enter.

The girl sniffled "How are you feeling, still dizzy? You know you're kinda like Mike's hero, you know" she spoke

"Where is Mike? IS HE SAFE?" The boy blurted standing up, the two friends looked at each other, the red head scoffed and spoke

"Mike, Mike, Mike, all you think about is Mike" the girl spoke softening her voice "Will! I know that you like Mike but don't do anything stupid for him. PLEASE" she begged. Mike's ear's perked hearing his name, he took this as a sign to walk in. Afterall a boy willing to save him wouldn't be annoyed to see him.

The red head lowered her head; as Mike took steps up the trailer stairs

"So what? I didn't think in that moment, I saw Mike in danger, and I rushed to save him, If I had to, I would jump into a thousand fires for him" the brown-haired boy argued pacing back and forth. Mike clutched the door handle slowly opening the door and entering. The red head looks up, eyes widening

"Will turn around" She quickly mutters

"Why?" He puzzles

"Just do it" she mutters once again

The boy tilts his head to face the door, there stood Mike. The brown-haired boy swivelled his head around in one quick motion, his body caught up and the two boys were staring deep into each other's eyes, the two friends awkwardly raise their hands in sync to wave at Mike. The raven-haired boy was confused, this was the strangest greeting he had encountered but he decided to copy them.

"I've met a lot of people in my life, but no one has done what you did for me today despite being a stranger." Mike spoke, the words left his lips before he was even able to think about what to say.

"What's your name?" Mike asked, the boy remained quiet. The trailer fell into uncomfortable silence, he felt the aura of the trailer shifted the moment he stepped in. this always happens whenever he talks to new people, they would get intimidated by Mike's mere presence and treat him like some untouchable figure or they put on a fake façade to get something out of him. Mike learnt this the hard way by his ex-best friend 'Troy'. Troy pretended to be a kind and friendly boy  In front of Mike, but would sell Mike's pictures and stories for money

"Will, His name is Will Byers" The girl rescues, stepping forward; lifting Will's hand to shake Mike's. They shook hands, the boy's hands where soft but gave a firm handshake. The trio sit down, Mike on one side while the redhead and Will sat opposite him. The raven haired boy scanned the trailer examining all the pieces of clothing that litter the floor. Mike couldn't handle the mess, the organisation was all over the place, he couldn't stand it

"I can't stay for long, but I just came to say one thing: Thank you Will, thank you from the bottom of my heart" Mike said

"It was nothing" Will nonchalantly shrugs. Mike's eyes widened but he kept his guard up, he had been fooled before

"You jumped into a fire for me, Will!" Mike unconsciously reached over placing a hand on Will's "You're my hero. And if there is anything I can do for you I'll be delighted too" Mike said, instantly regretting offering a favour as that's how people viewed him as a free ticket, but this time a strange feeling bubbled up inside of him, it was like a geyser waiting to erupt.

"But I can't jump into any fires" Mike quickly added, trying to lessen the tension of how he felt around this boy. He removed his hand from Will's, but the feeling didn't disappear

Mike glances at the watch on his wrist looking for a way out. He gets up and heads towards the door. "I'm sorry I really must get going, the producer wants me", Mike leaves the trailer making an excuse and closing the door behind him

Mike put his hand on his heart, the feeling was slowly going away, but he had no idea what this feeling was, he brushed off the idea, He was still stunned from the fire, he convinced himself and walked confidently

"Wait Mike I know what I want" He heard a voice shout. The raven-haired boy furrowed his brows in confusion turning around. The brown-haired boy was running towards him. Will stood close to Mike, a mischievous grin plastered on his face. Mike was worried, every time someone wanted a favour from him it would be for 1 of 5 things:

To follow them on Instagram

A shoutout

Money

A big role for them in a film

Or to go on a date with them

Mike prepared himself for the worse and silently begged it would be the money so that the whole interaction would be over quicker. Will tiptoed, getting close to Mike's ear; Will whispered.

"I just want to help my friend, Max... I kind of cost her this job. She really wanted this, and I know she'd hate it if I asked you to fight for her role back. So, all I ask is if you could arrange for me to talk to the producers and tell them not to hold this whole thing against her and instead pin the whole blame on me, because she had no idea I snuck in. I swear."  

Mike could hear the desperation in the smaller boy's voice, Will's voice was calm with a slight rasp to it, Mike turned a bright red and nodded as he continued walking back to Dustin, his lips turned upwards, and the previous feeling came back but this time it was ready to burst.

He had only one thought on his mind

Will Byers 

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A/N 

A very long chapter, next chapter will be continuing this Mikes POV and then we go back to our regular broadcasting of Will's POV

Stay safe everyone <3