Chapter 11
December 16, 1989
9:24 P.M. Hawkins, Indiana
Mike walked through the woods. It was dark, cold, and snowing. He was wearing a few layers and a blue winter hat. Gripping a flashlight in his right hand, he treaded through the snow.
"El! El!" He screamed.
This had been going on for over an hour. Hopper went the opposite direction.
Mike heard a crunch in the snow behind him followed by a small mutter.
"M... mi... Mike," spoke a soft voice.
Mike turned around and pointed his flashlight. He saw a figure in a pink jacket laying in the snow.
"El," he said and ran towards her.
"Mike..." she mumbled.
He kneeled down and rapped his arms around her. He picked her up and kissed her forehead. He carried her back to the cabin.
He got to the front door and used his foot to open it. He walked in, brought her to the couch, and covered her with blankets.
Mike carefully laid her down and rubbed her hair. He then lit the fireplace to warm her up.
She slowly opened her eyes to look at him.
"Mike."
"What happened el? Where did it take you?"
"I- I don't know. I don't remember anything. I just remember darkness."
"It's okay babe. It's all alright now. You're here with me." He kissed her lips.
After a few minutes, she was fast asleep. Mike looked at her and frowned.
' I want my real girlfriend back,' he thought to himself.