The story has come to an end. Sorry if it ended abruptly but I no clue how much further I would be able to take this story. I'm satisfied with ending it here and hope you guys are too! Thanks for the love and support in this story! I have more coming soon. -An Unknown Stranger.
Once Mike and Eleven were released from the hospital they stayed at Hopper's cabin. Over the years he had placed nicer furniture inside and had redone the outside with newer wood. It was warm, a feeling Mike and Eleven craved.
Eleven had argued with Mike, telling him to stay with his parents but he refused. He wouldn't leave her side. His parents didn't argue, especially Ted.
Hopper had decided to stay with Joyce so that they could enjoy time on their own. Their stay at the cabin was unpredictable but seeing they had no money, they figured it would be their residence for a while.
Mike's parents had offered them money, lots of it, but Mike refused. For the time being he wanted to make a life for Eleven on his own.
Two weeks had past with almost no interruption from the others. Hopper told the party that the two needed time on their own to relax and they gave it to them. Hopper left them alone with great hesitation, if he wasn't staying with Joyce he most likely would have said no. He still found it hard to believe that they were adults.
As soon as the two weeks were up, the party refused to so much as knock. Max and Will stood at the cabin door as Lucas and Dustin stepped inside. "Guys, you didn't even knock." Max scowled.
"They've had two weeks by themselves I'm sure they've had enough action." Lucas rolled his eyes.
"I thought you were the logical one, Lucas." Max sighed.
"Just get in here." Lucas said sternly.
She looked to Will who shrugged. They stepped inside and followed Dustin and Lucas.
"Guys, are you up?" Dustin called.
No response.
They continued to walk until they reached the bedroom. The door was cracked open revealing a bare Eleven sleeping with her face pressed to Mike's bare chest, the blankets covering half their bodies.
They all looked from the doorway. "So this is what love looks like..." Dustin frowned.
"You guys are actual creeps." Max shook her head.
Mike's eyes peered open tiredly and immediately snapped awake when he saw several forms at his doorway.
He gasped and pulled the blankets up to their shoulders. "What the hell?!" His eyes widened.
"Hey, Mikey." Dustin teased. Lucas made mock kissing noises.
"You guys have crossed the line." Mike said sternly.
"You guys had two weeks to fuck around, we missed you guys!" Lucas explained.
Mike felt Eleven stir and winced when he felt her adjust on his uncomfortably.
"What's the matter, Mike?" Dustin and Lucas laughed.
"Shut the damn door so we can get in some clothes." Mike said firmly.
"Yeah, that's enough guys." Max said as she closed the door quickly.
She shook her head and walked to the living room. The boys quickly followed.
Not long later Mike entered the living room and glared at Lucas and Dustin.
"Where's El?" Lucas asked.
"I know you guys wouldn't understand this stuff but sex is quite exhausting." Mike informed bluntly.
"Hey, we aren't still virgins." Dustin said sternly.
Mike raised his brows and looked to Lucas. Lucas nodded in defeat while Mike rolled his eyes.
He walked to the fridge and grabbed a water. "Are you guys done hiding?" Lucas asked.
"We aren't hiding. We just don't have a actual place yet." Mike explained as he walked forward.
"Have you looked for a job?" Max asked.
He nodded. "Joyce is getting me a job at Mel's." He informed.
"Then what?" Will asked.
"Then I save, get us a apartment, and then work on a better job. Circle of life." Mike said as he sat.
They nodded slowly. "Did you graduate high school?" Dustin raised a brow.
"Well...no, but I don't need to. There are plenty of good jobs that don't need one." He argued.
"Sure..." Lucas nodded slowly.
Mike frowned. "Don't listen to them, you guys will be fine. You made it in Chicago afterall." Max explained.
"Thanks, Max." He have a small smile.
Eleven walked into the room with confused brows. "Yeah, they decided to drop by...without knocking." Mike informed her.
She nodded slowly and looked to Mike worriedly.
"It's fine, we didn't see anything." Dustin assured.
"Next time just knock." Mike sighed.
Eleven wrapped her arms around Mike's neck and kissed his cheek. "What are you guys talking about?" She raised a brow.
"Just life." Dustin replied.
She smiled and then sat on Mike's lap. "Glad to finally get back to one of those." Eleven sighed.
Mike wrapped his arms around her and smiled. "Agreed."
Max's eyes widened. "We need to plan your guys wedding!" She smiled.
"Already ahead of you. I was thinking around the fall since that's around the time we met." Mike informed.
"Awe, you're so cute." Eleven smiled at him causing him to smile back at her.
"You guys make me sick." Lucas sighed.
"We will also be done with physical therapy by fall so that's a plus." Eleven added. Mike nodded.
"Okay, so fall it is. What location?" Max asked.
"I was thinking the woods because-"
"That's where you first met." Dustin cut in.
Eleven and Mike glared at him. "I was going to say because it's beautiful in the fall but yes, Dustin." Mike rolled his eyes.
"So which one of us is your best man?" Lucas raised a brow.
Dustin, Lucas, and Will gave him firm stares.
"All of you." Mike smiled.
They sighed in annoyance except for Will, who cheered.
"It's best man not best men." Dustin argued.
"Guys, it's too early to fight about this. You're all my best men and that's how it is. End of discussion." Mike said firmly.
"Fine." Dustin agreed.
"Sorry to change the subject but can Hopper move back in here? He hogs the tv at my place." Will frowned.
Mike and El shared a laugh before agreeing. "Yeah, it's his house anyways. If he kicks me out I'll just stay with my parents a little bit." Mike informed.
"So what is the plan today?" Max asked everyone.
"We can go to the lake for a little bit since it's so hot out." Lucas suggested.
Everyone nodded.
"El and I can't get in the water yet with our stitches so we will sit on the side and watch you guys." Mike explained.
"Ugh, you guys are so boring." Dustin whined.
"Sorry a demogorgon attacked us." Mike said sarcastically.
"Alright, well let's meet at the lake in an hour." Max decided.
They all nodded in agreement. The group quickly left Mike and Eleven at the cabin to go change into swim suits.
Before Eleven could get up from his lap he pulled her close and looked to her intently. "I'm happy you convinced me to stay." He said sincerely.
She tucked a loose curl behind his ear. "I didn't have to...you know where we belong." She smiled.
He gave her a soft kiss on the lips. The two stood and quickly changed into swim suits. They then met their friends at the lake and attempted to makeup for the time they spent away from them.
Continuing to after their time at the lake, they continued to spend time with their friends and family; no longer isolating themselves.
When the day of their wedding came, it signified more than just a union between the two but also Eleven and the outside world. She no longer had to fear. She did not have to fight. She was safe. Everything she had missed out on as a child suddenly didn't matter, all she needed was her husband and the new beginning she would have with her friends and family.
Mike smiled at Eleven as she stood across from him under an archway. The fall leaves fell beside them and their family, who sat and watched the occasion.
He held her hands tightly and relished at the fact that he could now feel her gentle grasp with both his hands. He could see the carefree look in her eyes he had only seen once before at the snowball almost five years ago.
Eleven looked to Mike with a happiness in her eyes. She thought she would never have the chance to feel happiness and she wouldn't have if not for Mike.
Her loving, forgiving, kind, Mike. She did not know what she achieved to earn a man such as him. She had really only felt safe with Mike, since the very beginning. He knew the kind of horrible things she had done but still protect her with every part of him. She loved him without a single doubt in her mind. And he loved her.
"Do you Micheal Wheeler, take Jane Hopper to be your wife?" The pastor asked.
"I do." He smiled.
"and do you Jane Hopper, take Micheal Wheeler to be your husband?" The pastor asked.
"I do." She smiled.
The pastor stepped back and smiled. "Micheal, you may kiss your bride." He motioned.
Without a single hesitation, Mike pulled Eleven close and pressed his lips to her's. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him with equal sincerity.
Their friends and family stood to their feet and cheered for them. Dustin wiped a tear and Lucas looked at him with furrowed brows.
"Are you crying?" Lucas raised a brow.
"They are just so cute." Dustin sniffled.
Lucas rolled his eyes and continued clapping.
Mike and Eleven pulled apart and smiled at one another. "I love you, El Wheeler."
"And I love you..." She smiled.
Their life continued without interruption from the lab. They were truly gone forever, Brenner and the upside down. Nothing could stop them from living their lives in Hawkins peacefully and happily.