Hey guys! OH MY GOODNESS, SEASON 2 IS SO AMAZING! If you haven't watched it yet, then leave this story now and go watch it. I'm serious, it is so good! That is the reason why I haven't posted since the last chapter. I was binge-watching season 2. Anyways, here is Chapter 3. This is a Will/ Dustin bonding chapter, I don't think we get many of those so here is one. I would also like to clarify that I will not be using curse words in my writing. It will always be a substitute. Okay rant over, time for shoutouts and the dreaded disclaimer.

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The dismissal bell rang loud and clear and students ran out of the building. The only ones who walked were Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin. They talked as they walked over to their bikes, conserving their energy for the bike ride home. When they reached the bike rack, Dustin asked, "Okay. Who asked their parents if they could spend the night at my house tonight?"

"I did. My mom said it was alright, after worrying for a hour." Will said.

"Okay, Will is coming. Anyone else?" Dustin asked as he looked at Mike and Lucas.

"I asked my mom, but she said we were going out of town to visit cousins for the weekend. Sorry man." Mike told him and Dustin looked at Lucas.

"I would be coming too, but my mom grounded me for not cleaning my room. I gotta go straight home and clean my room until she is happy with it." Lucas explained.

"Well Will and I have will have fun without you two babies." Lucas and Mike stuck their tongues out at Dustin and Will laughed at his friends. Today was a good day for Will. He didn't have any slugs come up or any panic attacks, he was happy.

The boys climbed on their bikes and headed away from the school. Lucas and Mike said their goodbyes when the boys came up to Mike and Lucas's house. Dustin and Will biked to Dustin's house and parked their child vehicles outside in the garage. They entered the empty house, Mr. and Mrs. Henderson were still at work, and went to Dustin's room.

Dustin's room was full of D&D and Star Wars posters plastered on the walls. Will set his backpack and sleeping bag down and went straight to the Atari that Dustin had. The two boys played the games and laughed with each other.

Dustin would occasionally glance at Will and see that trademark smile of his plastered on his face. Dustin was so happy that Will was there with him and happy. Ever since Will came back, Dustin hadn't gotten to be with Will alone that much and Will wasn't as happy as he used to be. Dustin knew today was a good day, which had become few and far between. The game had to end when the boys heard the front door opening and closing, the signal that one of the Henderson parents were home. The boys walked into the kitchen where Mrs. Henderson was laying out some food for dinner.

"Hey Mom." "Hey Mrs. Henderson." Dustin and Will said in unison. Mrs. Henderson smiled at the boys, "Are you boys hungry for some dinner?" The boys looked at each other and nodded their heads enthusiastically. Dustin's mom laughed and told them to go play while she cooked and she would let them know when it was time to eat. The boys went back to the bedroom and looked at Dustin's comic collection. Will pulled some out of his backpack and Dustin saw the X-Men comic that he had given Will. "Are you still reading that comic, Will?" Will looked down at the one Dustin was looking at and said, "No, I carry it around when I need a good laugh or I can't sleep at night. Thank you Dustin for giving me this when I was in the hospital. It has helped me more than you know." Dustin smiled and touched Will's shoulder, "Anytime, buddy. Anytime."

The evening flew by as the boys had a fantastic dinner, played a few more games, and then watched Star Wars together. The boys played out the "Luke..I am your father." part of the movie; Will playing Luke and Dustin begging to be Darth Vader. After a while, the boys decided to go to bed. Will laid on the floor, despite Dustin's complaints.

"What did we all agree on when we started having sleepovers?" Will asked Dustin.

"If we stay over at someone's house, we sleep on the floor and the person sleeps in their bed."

"What is the exception?"

"Mike's basement, where we all can find somewhere to sleep without being on the floor." Dustin replied.

Will smiled and Dustin couldn't help but laugh. The boys laid down; Will on the floor and Dustin on the bed. The boys talked for a little while until the darkness and the pull of sleep sent Dustin into a snore fest. Will laid awake trying to think of anything that would keep him awake, but not disturb Dustin's sleep. After fighting the lull of sleep for a few hours, the exhaustion hit Will like a bag of bricks and, unwillingly, he closed his eyes and went to sleep for a few hours.

Will sat up on the floor, wide-eyed and shaking as he came out of the recent terror-induced nightmare. He put his hand over his mouth to stop the high-pitched gasps of air he was trying to pull into his lungs. He knew if he didn't cover his mouth, then the Demogorgon would hear and get him. His attempt at being quiet had failed because Will soon heard the concerned voice of his friend, Dustin. "Will? Are you okay?" Dustin asked as he turned on the lamp beside his bed. Dustin's eyes widened as he saw Will shaking as if he was cold, but sweat matted his hair. He watched as Will's eyes darted around the room as if something was going to get him.

"Will? Would you like to come up on the bed with me?" Will nodded his head up and down, saying yes. He shakily got off the floor and climbed onto Dustin's bed. "What happened, buddy?" "I had a nightmare. It's stupid and I shouldn't get so worked up over it. I'm sorry that I woke you up." Will replied back.

"It's not stupid, Will. Everyone gets nightmares and it's normal that you would have some after being in that place for as long as you were. Also, don't apologize ever again, like ever. There is nothing to be sorry about, because it isn't your fault. You can tell me anything Will. I am your best friend and you are mine. I may not know how to help, but I can dang sure try." Dustin ended his speech as Will hugged Dustin. "Thank you Dusty." Will spoke in Dustin's ear. "Anytime, Willy, anytime."

The two boys remained like this for a good half hour and then they broke off. Will felt he could trust that Dustin would understand and try to help, so he told Dustin what happened in the nightmare. Dustin did his best to comfort Will and finally the young boy fell into a peaceful sleep. That next morning, Mrs. Henderson would find Dustin and Will sleeping in the same bed and she would see Dustin with a protective arm over Will. She was so proud that her son protected his friend.

A/N: I hope y'all enjoyed this. Please review and comment. Next chapter will be Will and Mike, but it's not going to be romantic Byler just friendship Byler. I will try and post it as soon as possible, but I have 3 papers due soon so we'll have to see. GO WATCH SEASON 2! Love y'all.