Chapter 2
They arrived at Robins's place. Mike has never felt so safe ever since the Byers left.
„Are we gonna talk about it like right now?” Mike asks Robin, it almost sounded like a whisper.
„No.” Mike's eyes softened in relief „But tomorrow will be a long day” she told the boy
„Why did you bring me here then? he asked in annoyance „You're sleeping here” the girl responds to the boy.
Mike's eyes widened in shock „What?!” Robin smiled playfully „Yeah Mike, we're having a girl's night” she laughed because of Mike's offended face. „What even are we gonna do?” Mike asked „Talk about girls and boys” Mike looked at her and huffed „I am not gonna talk about girls.” he said making Robin grin ,,Thats what I'm saying, Mike! I talk about girls and you talk about boys.” Robin said as her grin transformed into a smirk looking at the boy who slowly got more and more flustered.
„I still can't believe you are..” Mike stops, instead, Robin finishes his sentence „GAY” she shouts making Mike glare at her „Oh my God, don't say it like that!
„Gay gay homosexual gay queer homosexual” Robin recited proudly and made Mike groan „Stop it.” he said, barely above a whisper. „Did I make you uncomfortable?” she asks with pure worry, Mike saw no pity in her look and heard no pity in her voice, she just looked worried and understanding. „No, not really. I'm just not used to the word begin spoken like that” Robin looked at Mike, her face represented disgust. But she wasn't disgusted by him, but by the world. The ugly and rude world.
Robin let Mike rest after that.
She was really happy that she managed to get closer to the boy, he already looked more than comfortable being around her, she just needed to know him better, because she knew there was more to the boy than anyone has ever known and she wanted to be the first one who listens to him and his frantic problems. Mike was like a puzzle that nobody bothered to piece. Robin saw the pain he was holding to himself for so long, she just wanted to hug him, take care of him and take him under her wing. Even if she wasn't exactly the type that takes care of children or whatever, she really cared about Mike, she saw herself in him. Robin wanted to give him the childhood she never had.
Oh God, was she really doing this? She thought.
Mike woke up in the morning, his dark circles were less visible now, Robin noticed. „Good morning, sunshine” she teased watching the boy groan and putting a pillow on his face covering all of his features. „Oh come on grumpy” Robin said as she snatched the pillow off his face „How was your sleep?” she asked, the boy not giving her his full attention. After that, he just stared at her. „Better than I've had in a while” I noticed, Robin thought. „Amazing!” the older girl cheered „I already told you this is going to be a long day, Wheeler” the boy frowned at the nickname. Ok, he doesn't like to be named Wheeler, noted! Robin thinks to herself.
After that, Robin gives Mike something to eat as breakfast and they had a little talk while he was at it. But it was not really important. She had to think about how to start the conversation with Mike where he tells her what she wants to know. Robin really hopes nothing will go wrong.
„So...” Robin started „I think it's time we actually talk about it” she continued and watched Mike's face drown in embarrassment „Fine.” the boy said, his voice empty, his voice didn't sound scared or sad, just emotionless. „I can ask you just a question if you'd like. I'm not that good at doing this, I've never really met someone like me” she said, cringing at her way to word that. „It's fine. Do whatever is easier for you I guess” he responded, tilting his head. There was a bit of silence after that. „How do you feel about yourself?” Robin finally asked „It- I don't know” Mike whispered „It's ok, think about it” The brown headed girl advised him. Mike took some breaths and then laughed softly „I feel wrong. Like there's something wrong with me! All my hopes of making my dad proud, having a normal life, getting a happy ending, or whatever were ruined!” he cried „I want to be normal. It feels right to me, but does that matter when everyone around you says it's just wrong? How can it feel so right then? I- I just don't know! I am confused as fuck, Robin, I am confused!” he sobbed intensely. Robin felt her own tears gaining up as she listened to the helpless boy, but she needed to be strong for Mike, for both of them. She felt Mike staring at her, realizing she hasn't spoken in a long time „Do you- Do you know what I'm saying?” the crying boy questioned and she gave him a small nod „Its ok, Mike.” she reassured him and hugged him tightly. She smiled at herself when she heard Mike calming down. Robin was really proud of him, she really was. Mike raised his head from her shoulder and began speaking „Maybe meeting you helped me realize that I am not alone nor it is wrong to be like that” Robin looked at him in awe and nodded again „I- I just don't know how to explain myself. ” he sighed. Robin put a hand on his shoulder allowing him to take a break.
Mike laughed breathlessly and looked over at Robin. „I really enjoy your company, you know?” he said, gaining the girl's attention. „Same here little boy.” she smiled at him. They were quiet after that, but the silence didn't feel awkward at all, it was almost relaxing. Till Robin broke it:
„Is there anyone you like?” she asked in Mike's shock, his cheeks turning in a very reddish pink. „So you do like someone!” she said in excitement „Yes” Mike confirmed it as her smile widened „Who?! Is it the bowl cut-” she started to be cut off by Mike „Oh my!” he groaned „Was I right?” she asked as Mike nodded slowly „No way!” she said grinning.
Ok, Mike was definitely red right now. If you compared him to a tomato you wouldn't be able to tell the difference. Robin thought chuckling. „What?!” Mike scrunches his nose „I was comparing you to a tomato” she replies without hesitation „I cannot believe you right now” he says putting his face in his palms. Robin starts laughing and Mike joins her. They calm down after.
„Who are you crushing on anyway?” Robin looks at him and proudly says „Your mom” Mike gives her a death stare which causes the girl only more amusement as she starts dying of laughter „No, but really.” Mike says clearing his throat „Who is it?” Robin stares at him „Vickie” she says „Vickie as in the redhead?” he asks laughing „Yes you rat!” she says jokingly. Mike stands up and Robin does the same. They chase each other till Robin says something:
„I will call Mrs. Joyce.” Mike freezes. „For what?” Robin smirks „To send me a photo of Will, maybe to tell her that Mike is thirsting over her son” the boy looks at Robin redder than ever „I only agree with the first one” he points out making Robin chuckle. „Where do you have her phone number from anyway?” Robin smirks at him „Oh fuck no Rob-” „Because I made her and she gave me her phone number to ask for a second round!” Robin grins at the disgusted face Mike does. „You're only disgusted because you like men.” Robin says her grin only growing larger „Stop this madness” Mike orders as Robin hops back on the couch „Gayass” Robin laughs
After that, Mike tells Robin almost everything. Mike sleeps over at Robin's house like twice a week and he visits family video every day when he comes back from school. Everything was alright from Robin's point of view.