A/N: Hey guys!

Alright, alright, I know I should be updating my other stuff, but I can't help it! I needed to write this down after what happened with Millie on Instagram! It's basically inspired by it. I can't help it, I'm crazy like that. Just so you know, I'm not a Millie hater at all. I love her and she will continue to inspire me and I just... I love her and I want to meet her, hug her, and tell her that she's the best.

This little short story takes place in our time so that way it's easier to write. Because they didn't have cool technology in the 1980's! They had to get up to change the channel on a TV! They had to dial numbers on a telephone! I feel so bad for them, lol. Wait till they see what gets invented later on like an IPhone and a flat screen TV with remotes! AND HOVERBOARDS. AND SPINNERS! Yes, even the fidget spinners. I'm getting two! I think.

Here we go!

El Ives was just an ordinary girl at Hawkins High School. She was a shy person who didn't have a lot of friends either. But once you got to know her, she was a really nice girl who would do anything for you. El had also gone through a lot in her past, but never liked to bring up her childhood. She seemed haunted by it, so no one ever brought it up to her.

One day, El was walking to her locker to get ready for her next class. She grabbed her cell phone because it was a video making class and she needed her phone to help her film. It was for a contest and the teacher was going to explain it today. El was excited, but also nervous because the teacher would be assigning partners for the project and she was nervous about who her partner would be.

El walked into the classroom and saw her teacher, Mr. Forester, typing some instructions on his computer to show on the SmartBoard. She saw her best friend, Max waving at her and El sat down next to her.

"Hey, El! What's up with you today?" Max asked her.

"Just the same as usual," El answered with a shrug. "I just wish that Mr. Forester would let us choose our partners. I don't want to be paired up with someone other than you. You know what happens when I get paired up with someone who I'm not used to."

That was another thing about El. If she ever met someone new, she couldn't speak to them due to her shyness. It was only when she got to know them and hang out with them more when she would be able to speak to them. Max was the only exception, however, because she saved El from being bullied by Troy and James. El was able to speak then.

Max nodded at her best friend. "I know. I just hope I'm not paired up with a jerk. But I'm sure you'll be fine. I know it. If we aren't together, at least you'll most likely be with someone good," she reassured. El smiled at her and then saw that the teacher was calling for everyone's attention and listened to him.

"As you all know, we'll be starting our video contest today. It doesn't matter if you win or not. All that matters is that you don't fail the assignment. It has to show anything happening in the world right now. The topic is whatever you choose as long as it's appropriate. And I'll be choosing partners. The key here is getting along with someone who you don't know. That way, you can create something interesting," Mr. Forester explained. Then he pulled up a different document on the computer, without showing it on the SmartBoard. "Max Mitchell, you are assigned with Lucas Sinclair."

Max's eyes widened and she looked over at Lucas, who sat a few seats away from her. Then she looked back at El with a worried expression, who shot an even more worried expression. Then Max got up and went over to Lucas' desk, leaving El scared about her partner. When she finally heard her name be said, she shifted uncomfortably in her seat.

"El Ives, you are assigned with Michael Wheeler."

El shot the teacher a confused look and then looked around the room. She saw a boy with mopey black hair with brown eyes and some parts of his face covered with freckles. He was looking right at her too so she guessed that he was this Michael Wheeler. She stood up from her seat and slowly walked over to his desk. He shot her a smile and El just looked down at the floor. Then she pulled up a chair and sat down by his desk.

"Hi there. Uh, you probably already know my name because of Mr. Forester assigning us together, but you can call me Mike for short. El, right?" Mike said. El nodded in response, wanting to say something to him, but shyness was taking over her now. She wanted it to stop. Luckily, Mike continued to talk to her. "So, uh, I have an idea for the video. It's of the water wells in South Sudan. We could try to advertise that."

El shook her head, thinking about a different project that she and Max did last year with the same topic. Everyone had to do South Sudan water wells to raise a fundraiser. She had a better idea that was never said much in the school, but she couldn't say anything.

"You don't want to? Do you have any other ideas then?" Mike asked. El struggled to try and say what she wanted to do. What was wrong with her?! Unfortunately, Mike seemed to notice her struggle to say things and she turned a deep red. He gave her a small smile and laid his hand on hers. "Don't be nervous. I'm not going to bite. I get it, you're shy. But it's okay. I hope we can be good friends too. You seem like a really nice person. So, what's your idea?"

El smiled at her partner and then was finally able to speak to him. "We can spread bullying awareness. The school doesn't do enough of it so I think we should do that idea for the video. And not just regular bullying too. Cyber bullying too on social media and anywhere else. Sexting, rude texts, posting something embarrassing about someone else. Even sexual harassment," she suggested.

Mike nodded and gave her a wide grin. "I like that! Let's do it," he agreed. Then he looked right into her eyes and smiled. "I think you're cool. You want to hang out with me and my other friends at lunch? We can discuss more of the project and you can get to know my other friends," he asked.

El nodded at him in agreement. "Can my friend come too?" She asked. Mike nosddd and she smiled. Then they continued to discuss the video project and how they were going to film it until the bell rang. They said goodbye to each other and they went off to their next class.

El didn't know why, but she felt comfortable around Mike. She didn't know why, but she felt that she could trust him with anything, even her past.

A/N: How was that?

What do you think of the story so far? It's going to show some stuff that may not be okay. Not too bad to make it M, just a strong T. Mileven, of course because everything has to have Mileven. But don't worry, I think you guys will love this story because it's gonna be AWESOME!

Also, I never mentioned that I made a fan account on Instagram, have I? I just made it the other day and I do all kinds of Stranger Things stuff. I've even been doing stuff that has to do with standing up for Millie. It's called Finn Mileven Love and I hope that whoever has an Instagram will follow! I'd really appreciate that! It'd be super cool for you to do! Also, I hope you don't mind me flirting all over Finn. You know I can't help it!

I hope you enjoyed! Please review!