Liprikonn : the night when the candles will be lit

As soon as Mike told Will about what he had heard, he was seized by the wildest fear, which he tried in every possible way to hide, but Mike instantly recognized his intentions to do this and said, gently taking his hand: — I understand that you must be incredibly scared now, but know that no matter what happens, I will try to do everything to save you, — he looked into his eyes with all sincerity and kindness. Will’s cheeks turned red with embarrassment, and he said: — I…I recently felt something… — he looked him straight in the eyes. The cute, brown-eyed boy could not take his alarmed gaze off him. There was so much emotion in those eyes… What was the reason for such strong excitement? Ordinary concern for a friend or a manifestation of deeper feelings? Apparently Mike really can’t decide… “How difficult it is to be in confusion, imprisoned by one’s own thoughts, one’s own desires, knowing that they will never come true, will not be transferred into reality, will not become a part of my life, even if hidden from everyone, no matter how much I want it… Do I know what I really want? Should I continue to play stupid games or grow up the same way, regardless of my inner feelings?” — the guy thought. — Don’t tell me that… — the guy stared at his friend in fear, he only nodded sadly in response. Mike was confused: he didn’t know how to support Will at that moment, then he just hugged him tightly, saying: — Then, do you want me to always walk with you so that you won’t be scared? Will seemed frozen, he couldn’t move, he seemed to melt in Mike’s arms: he was ready to sit like that for an eternity, if only he would always be there, but he understood that it might not be like this anymore, because he would die, disappearing from his memory forever… “If only you knew now, my beloved knight, how crazy I am about you, how boundless my love is, how much I value every moment spent with you… How can I confess to you?! I am very weak, I am very stupid, but I have to, even if my feelings are not mutual, I will still die… But…” — I’ll die in your arms…- Will himself was horrified by the fact that he seemed to have uttered this out loud, immediately blushing and cursing himself for the words he had uttered, he even almost burst into tears, but they seemed to come out on their own. These words… They made him tremble with excitement. “If you just… think about their meaning, you can go crazy!” — Will thought. — What?! — Mike seemed shocked by what he heard. — Do not say that! — He shouted nervously, hugging him tighter. — You won’t die! — he roared confidently. Apparently, he was very hurt by Will’s words, so much so that tears began to slowly roll down his cheeks every now and then. He values ​​him so much and strives to save him so much that he cannot even imagine that he will suddenly be gone… This most wonderful guy in the world has never shown so much care towards him, in any case, he does not remember other manifestations, except perhaps those days that he spent with him in the hospital (and then, most of the memories were told to him by Mike). Now, all Will wanted was to thank him for the support, say a few kind words, but then Mike’s girlfriend, Jane, burst into the room, and they immediately pulled away from each other. — Nancy called me and told me about… Liprikonn Tower, — she looked at them with a tired look, perhaps she was still not recovered from past events. — Max, Dustin and the others should arrive soon…- she still said sadly, then suddenly asked: -We’re not going to look into this? — She looked at the guys incredulously, coming closer. — Will is involved with this again, so yeah, we have to figure it out! — Mike answered, why — looking coldly at his beloved, then glanced at his friend: care and tenderness were visible in his gaze. Will couldn’t help but smile. “Mikey is acting quite reserved towards his girlfriend, which is not the first time I’ve seen this,” — Byers noted. “Maybe because I care about you, fool!” — Will suddenly hears Mike’s voice in his head. Can they really communicate with each other mentally or are they hallucinations? Here, Mike suddenly turns and winks at him, then turns towards El. “Is this a coincidence? Sign? This is simply impossible!” — the guy was very scared. “Perhaps this has already happened once,” — Mike mentally answers him. “Is it true? But why… Why don’t I remember? This is all very strange…” — Will answers him. But, unfortunately, there was no answer, perhaps because now is not the right time for their non-verbal communication. Audie sat down on the bed next to Mike. — Why are you so depressed? — Without betraying a single emotion, Wheeler asked the girl. She only grimaced even more, showing her desire not to speak. — Hey, don’t worry, okay, I’ll help you with everything if you tell me what’s wrong, — the guy gently put his hand on her shoulder, she just smiled a little, poking his head into his chest; Will looked at this with jealousy and a small amount of sadness. Then there was a sudden knock on the door. - Come in! — Mike said loudly, and they entered the room with a smile. It turned out to be: Max, Lucas and Dustin. “They didn’t break into the room, at least someone has standards of decency,”- Will thought. — Hey, guys! Are we on a new adventure?! — Max exclaimed joyfully, everyone stared at her with misunderstanding. — As if this “adventure” wouldn’t bring anything bad to our lives, — Will said sadly. — The last “adventure” almost killed you, Max! — Lucas said in a joking tone, but there was concern in his eyes. — Hah, but now, at least there’s something interesting again! Better than sitting at home all day! — said Max, filled with positivity and suddenly began to sing a song, dancing funny: “Chari, chari lady Going through a motion Love is where you find it Listen to your heart Chari, chari lady Living in devotion It is always like the first time Let me take a part!” While she was singing this, she jokingly pointed at Will, everyone laughed, he grinned only for a moment, and then looked at Mike: he was still impressed by the wonderful dance and of his friend’s singing, and even clapped her joyfully. “Isn’t it true that he treats all his friends this way? He looks at them, smiling admiringly… I won’t lie, I like the fact that he is happy, I, too, at that moment rejoice with him, also looking at him admiringly… I also really like Max, she’s cool: she always looks at things positively; a good attitude is great! Well done! She, after all, has gone through so much, it’s beyond comprehension…” Suddenly, the knight turns around, smiling coquettishly, radiantly, looking at the boy with brown puppy eyes, while his eyes sparkle, fill with colors, are filled with feelings that, it seemed, are about to break loose and begin to overcome him until he loses his pulse. , then that same one… Until the most romantic moment in his life, before the kiss… All kisses with El were just a fake, a cover… anything but love. You can see how Mike holds on to the last, but holds back, he still manages to cool his ardor, and then he says, as if reading the thoughts of a person dear to him: — You’ve been through a lot too, Will… — and quietly touches his chin with her fingers, as if intending to kiss him, but now he can’t, it’s not the right time…