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donnie darko (2001) / stranger things (2016-present)

donnie darko (2001) / stranger things (2016-present)

the killing time, unwillingly mine

“Whoa,” Mike says, voice hoarse and writhed with sleep, grasping the arm of Will’s sweater with impressive force, in his dream-like quality. Will doesn’t remember when he began slipping off the side of the roof. “Will, — Will,” Mike murmurs, and Will shudders at the sheer familiarity of his name on Mike’s mouth, “come inside. You’ll hurt yourself.”  His heels won't move from where they’ve dug into the roof, despite Mike’s persistent tugging. All at once, he’s washed over with guilt. He shouldn’t be here. He’ll hurt him.   “Please,” Mike adds, the single syllable addictive and slow, like honey.  It’s embarrassing how fast Will folds. 

Will wakes from a nightmare on the other side of town. He finds going home is easier said than done.

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