Hi! Here's another one shot! Here we go! Enjoy!

Hawkins, 1986

The first day of spring was upon the small town of Hawkins, the warm sun melting away little piles of snow that still wasted away in the muddy grass. Everyone was outside, cleaning up the yard, and enjoying the sun for the first time in a couple months. Mike Wheeler walked through town with his girlfriend El Hopper. They walked hand in hand humming a song they had heard on the radio. The cool winter breeze still moved through the air sharply, making the pair shiver every now and then.

"You cold?"

"Yes. But I don't want to go home." El sighed. She exhaled, the puff of air visible still from the cold.

"Where do you want to go? Arcade? Book store? My house?" Mike asked, trying to get his girlfriend to pick an indoor place that was warm. El thought for a moment.

"The arcade. Sounds fun." Mike smiled and tugged her hand towards the arcade. As they entered, a rush of warm air hit their faces, making their cheeks pink. El let go of Mike's had as she rushed about finding a game to play. Mike went right over to the pac-man game and inserted a coin. He played a couple rounds, before he heard a familiar giggle. El.

She was over in the corner talking to a guy. An older boy, by at least a year. His hair was slicked back with gel, and he wore a heavy leather jacket. He also had a charming smile that made Mike's jaw clench. El laughed again. He stepped closer to listen to what they were saying.

"So, you come here often?"

"Oh yes! My friends love coming, so I go with them."

"Really? You hang out with nerds? Such a pretty girl like you, I'd thought you'd be one of the super popular." El didn't know what nerd was, but let it off with a shrug.

"I didn't catch your name. What is it?" El thought for a moment, deciding if she should tell him.

"El. Short for Elenor." That's what Mike told her to say when talking to strangers. It would make them less questioning.

"Well a cute girl has to have a cute name." The boy said this with a smirk. Mike felt his blood boil.

"Hey. Why don't we skip this place and go somewhere fun. I know of a party a few miles from here. What do you say?" He said this with charming grin an slowly reached out to touch El's hand. But before he could grab it, she raised it in the air and waved Mike over.

"No. I can't. I'm here with Mike." Mike stepped out.

"Oh! I didn't know one of your friends was here. Sorry. We can go now if you want."

"No. I-" Mike suddenly cut her off.

"Hate to break it to you, but my girlfriend and I have some place to be! So later." Mike snapped grabbed El by the hand and pulled her out the door. They got outside when El tugged her hand away.

"Mike!"

"What?"

"I want to stay. I made friend!"

"No El. He was flirting with you! He wanted to do bad stuff with you!"

"Really?! How do you know!?" El shot back, clearly irritated.

"I just do! He was hitting on you! I'm your boyfriend! He can't do those things!"

"Well how did he know that! He was being nice! You are being a mouth breather!" Mike glared at her, ready to fire back with a comment, when the door flew open. It was him again.

"Whoa! I hear shouting. Is there a problem El. You want me to get rid of your shitty boyfriend for you? You can do better!" The teen moved forward cracking his knuckles.

"No! He's fine. We are just talking!" El seemed angry as she said this, her stare making both the boys unsettled.

"Well it seems to me, that he's giving you a hard time. Why don't you ditch him for the night and come to the party with me. As friends." Even El knew that wouldn't be right.

"No, I shouldn't. I'm sorry. I have to go. Bye... Goodbye Mike!" El shouted storming off down the street and towards Mirkwood. Mike chased after her.

"El. El! Wait!" Mike shouted running behind her. I ally he caught up enough to grab her hand. Big mistake. With a single whoosh, a large pile of leaves hit him in the face.

"Leave. Me. Alone. You have done enough!" El shouted, tears springing to her eyes. She ran off, throwing things behind her, to keep Mike from following. It didn't work like she wanted.

A half an hour later, Mike found her. She was sitting on the park bench tears in her eyes and blood dripping from her nose. He slowly made his way to face her. He then knelt down beside her.

"El... I, I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have done that. I- I just was jealous." El moved her head up to look at him.

"Jealous?"

"Yeah. I didn't like you laughing with that better looking, cooler guy. I guess I was just worried that he would take you away from me."

"Y-you were?" Mike nodded and placed a hand on her knee. She shivered as another gust of air blew by. Slowly Mike stood and then sat on the bench next to her.

"Mike?"

"Yeah El?"

"I'm sorry. I was being a mouth breather." Mike shook his head, and wiped the drying blood on her nose away with his thumb.

"No El. I'm sorry I was just jealous. Scared. I can't lose you."

"No."

"What?"

"No. you won't lose me. Not again. Ever. He wouldn't have taken me away. I wouldn't let him." El said, tears coming to her eyes. Mike looked into her big hazel eyes, trying his best not to get lost in them.

"I know but-, it's just that... You deserve someone better. Someone stronger. Braver. Better looking."

"No. I want you. Only you. Mike, you make me happy. You are smart. Brave. Kind. Better looking. You gave me home. You taught me friends, and promise and love. That is better than anyone else." Mike nodded and El scooted closer, snuggling into Mike's chest. They sat in silence for several minutes.

"El?"

"Yes?"

"I don't deserve someone as amazing, as kind, as bright as you. I'm the luckiest guy in the world. I-"

El cut him off, by kissing him firmly on the lips. She put all she had into that kiss. Their frozen bodies began to melt into one being at that moment. Mike leaned in, putting a hand on the back of her head and she putting a hand on his chest. Everything around them melted away. Any drama, problems, all of it left them as they kissed. When they parted, El leaned her head on Mike's forehead. They smiled at each other.

"I love you El."

"I love you too Mike."

That's the story! It was super fun to write! Let me know if I should put more emotion into my one-shots! Until next time,

-Daisy