El hears a new word for the first time, and decides to ask Mike what it means. Takes place 2 years after the events of Season 1. Originally a one-shot, but now multiple chapters. Mileven pairing. Of course, I own nothing :)

Eleven survives the Demogorgon and has to learn to adjust to 'normal' life with her friends. Includes shopping, female friends, and many, many not-so-subtle pop culture references. Primarily Mileven fluff.

It had been seven years since Eleven vanished with the monster. Everyone moved on, for the most part, but not Mike. He stayed in Hawkins, refusing to leave for college like Dustin and Lucas. He stayed for Will and for the ever lingering hope that one day he would find her again. Just as he is starting to make a life for himself, Eleven comes home. Older now, too, and scared.

Her sacrifice left him empty and scarred. So much had changed, and yet nothing had changed. Mike never realized how strong true love could be until now. Eleven/Mike Wheeler.