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 :)

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.

Helen decides to let Lucas go and be with Orion. This starts after they See his parents. Very adult themed not for young readers.