Sorry for the wait. I have been relaxing this last week after exams and school finally ended. I've been using all my free time binging Riverdale. I'm back though and expect new chapters at least once a week if not more. I've got ideas for the next eleven chapters I'm writing and I think I've got some great chapter coming your way. Please keep reading and reviewing it means alot for me. At the end of this chapter be aware there is a spoiler for a coming chapter.
The last year of highschool had begun and they were all ready to get out of there. Audrey was graduating after the first semester, and the rest had a whole year ahead. The lab was going to open up as a science center in two weeks, so the boys were busy with finishing up the area. It was only going to be open on the weekends until the boys graduated. Audrey had gotten huge and was about to burst, despite the three months she had left. El became increasingly impatient with school.
All of them were thankful that the weekend had arrived. El and Mike hung out in the basement for an hour after school, and then there was a knock at the door. Both of them went downstairs to see who it was. Mike opened the door and a smile quickly appeared on his face.
"Ali is that you!?" Mike asked.
The girl replied, "Yes it's me. Mike I've missed you." Mike picked up Ali in a hug.
"What are you doing here? I have not seen you in years." Mike asked.
"I'm passing through Hawkins on my way to a research center in Missouri. I'm homeschooled now, so I can do a lot of traveling. I thought I would stop by and see some old friends and my best friend of course. Our friendship meant a lot to me Mike, because it got me through rough times. I had to see you again. I was hoping maybe we could hang out like the good old days while I'm here." Ali explained.
Mike said, "Of course we can hang out I would love that. You were the only friend I had before I met Lucas, Dustin, and Will. I never thought I would see you again. I've missed you."
"I would love to go to Benny's again. To this day his burgers are the best." Ali claimed.
Mike replied, "Sadly, Benny was murdered a few years ago. It was horrible, but the murderer paid for his actions. Luckily, his daughter's burgers are just as good if not better."
"I still would like to go if that's okay. Going back would bring back wonderful memories from our childhood." Ali explained.
Mike agreed, "It's a plan then. Oh...I almost forgot...Ali this is my girlfriend El. She moved here in seventh grade and we've been together since. El this is Ali my best friend from kindergarten until she moved in sixth grade. We were best buddies and she had my back against Troy. I never told you any stories that took place at Hawkins Middle School before she left, so I might not have mentioned Ali. I think you two will get along great you are both kind, brave, sweet, funny, and good problem solvers. My two favorite girls in one room amazing."
"Hi El. It's nice to meet you. I'm happy to see that Mike has found someone that has his back. You seem like a great person and I'm glad he has you." Ali stated.
"Nice to meet you Ali. It's nice to know that someone good has always been there for Mike." El replied.
Mike interrupted, "So do you guys wanna head to Benny's and chat there."
They all hopped in Mike's car and drove to Benny's. Ali picked the booth in the back corner away from the other tables and they took a seat.
"Ali this is our old table. We used to sit here away from the adults, so we could talk in private. I remember the stories and jokes we told here. This was our main hangout spot where we revealed all of our secrets and told each other everything. You even told me that you were leaving Hawkins in this booth." Mike explained.
Ali replied, "Yeah we had some fun times in this booth. Oh my goodness! Remember that one summer afternoon we ran in here completely covered in dirt. Benny said he'd give us a free dirt pudding , but he thought we had enough dirt for the time being. We talked him into it anyway though."
"I miss Benny a lot. He was the nicest man in town. He had everyone's back and was always there for his customers." Mike stated.
"I met Benny once and he seemed like a sweet guy." El added.
Ali replied, "That's too bad El. You would have gotten along well with him."
"His daughter is kind hearted too. I'm happy she took over the restaurant." El said.
"It's not the same as having Benny here though. He made this place special more than just a small town diner. It was a place that everyone felt safe at. Everyone gathered here as a family. He hosted karaoke nights, ice cream socials, and a sock hop." Ali explained.
Mike agreed, "Yeah El. Trust me Benny's used to be way better back in the good old days."
The three teens gobbled their food down quickly. All of them contemplated what to do next.
"We could go to the movie theater." El suggested.
"Uhhh. I can't stand that place. Do they still use it as a way to bully people and embarrass them in front of the whole town?" Ali asked.
Mike answered, "Yeah. They used it to call my sister some rude names. The theater was better for awhile after you left. Now it just gets worse and worse as the years pass."
Ali suggested, "How about we go out to the junkyard and railroad tracks. We could sit in the bus left out there like we used to."
"Sounds like a plan." Mike agreed.
On the walk out to the junkyard El walked behind Ali and Mike. She didn't know how to add to the conversation, because she wasn't around when Ali was. They followed the tracks and as they neared the junkyard Ali squealed. She ran up to a spot on the track and Mike followed close behind knowing exactly what she was looking at.
"Mike look! It's the place we carved our initials the morning before I left." Ali yelled.
Mike answered, "That was a great moment right before you left. I thought my world was going to end, because the boys and I weren't as close then."
"Mike this is also the spot we both got our first kiss. The moment was so perfect. We were attached and thought we'd never see each other again." Ali stated.
"I was going to ask you to be my girlfriend right before you told me you were leaving. I loved you then and you still have a place in my heart. You were my first true best friend." Mike admitted.
"I thought I was the first girl you fell in love with. I thought I was your first kiss. I thought I was the only girl you loved. I thought I was your future and your princess. I thought I was your best friend. I thought we had good memories that can never topped. I thought I was the one who had your back. I wasn't here for the first twelve years of your life I don't compare to someone you've always loved. You two love each other. I don't know anything about the good old days of Hawkins. You deserve someone like Ali who knows you so well." El screamed and ran away crying.
"El wait!" Mike and Ali both called after her.
El reached her house and slammed the door shut. Mike and Ali arrived shortly after her out of breath from the long run. Mike knocked on the door, but Ali convinced him to let her talk to El.
"El, I know you probably don't want to see me. I'm sorry for making you feel left out. I should have included you in the conversation, but I'm gonna be honest with you. A part of me will always love Mike we had a strong bond. Although, he is the one you have given your heart to and he has done the same. I know exactly what that feels like, because I feel the same way about my boyfriend Alex. We grew even closer than Mike and I. It seems like you and Mike grew closer than my friendship ever did. Alex has been my best friend since I moved and we love each other. We have different soul mates, so there is no need for you to worry about me and Mike. I only came here to visit an old friend not steal someone's man. You seem to sweet for anyone Mike." Ali explained.
El replied, I'm so sorry Ali. I hope I didn't ruin your visit with my outburst. You are the first girl Mike has showed interest in while we've been together. You are so sweet and it was rude of me to do what I did.
"We are all good El. We are going to Mike's if you want to come. I'm staying tonight if you would like to also." Ali explained.
"No I trust you. Go spend some alone time with Mike. You deserve to see hangout with him for the short time you are here." El replied.
That night El called Mike at a time she assumed Ali would be asleep. Mike answered half asleep.
"Mike I'm so sorry for the way I acted today. Ali didn't deserve my little meltdown. You've never given me a reason to not trust you. You just wanted to spend some time with an old friend before she left again. I hope you guys had a great time tonight. I have done wrong and I hope you can forgive me Mike." El said,
Mike answered, "Of course I can forgive you El. I sometimes get jealous when you are around other guys, so I understand. Also, this is the first girl I've ever given attention too since we met. By the way, you are the first girl I fell in love with. I liked Ali and loved her as a friend, but she wasn't my first love that was you. You will always be my favorite person and the person I love most. We have memories just as good and better than my memories with Audrey. I cherish moments with everyone especially you. You have been there for me since we met even when we weren't getting along. You are my true soulmate that's why I'm dating you and not someone else. We've been together for so many years. All this time breaking up hasn't crossed my mind once. We've gotten through everything together even interdimensional monsters. That's how I know you are the girl for me. I want to marry you someday and father our children. I want to spend every second with you. Every second we are apart I think about when I can see you , seeing you jealous was heart breaking yet somehow sexy. El Jane Wheeler you are my princess, my future Mrs. Wheeler and I love you and I always will. Goodnight my amazing, sweet, smart, talented, and beautiful girlfriend."
El said, "Goodnight my handsome, sweet, and one of a kind king. You mean the world to me. I would have no idea what to do without you. You showed me the real world and for that I am enormously thankful. Love you Michael James Wheeler."
Ali was awoken by the long conversation and said, "You guys are so cute together. I never could have split you up. I'm happy we can all be friends now, but can we all go to sleep now. I want to get up early, so we can all hangout. Night El! Night Mike!" Ali said.
They all fell right to asleep happy all the problems had been resolved and the fun could begin. The rest of the weekend would be surprisingly super fun for all three of them. El and Mike were both in tear when Ali left. Hopefully, she would visit again someday. (Review and tell me if you want Ali to come back)
Spoiler Alert: The mileven proposal is coming soon. The proposal chapter will be here at the latest at the end of the summer. I really want to write it sooner though. This is the biggest Mileven moment in the story so far. I want you guys to help write it the way you want. Tell me any ideas in the reviews.