every byler scene 1080p | stranger things s4 vol. 1

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heres a mike and will scenepack!! you can use these scenes romantically or platonically, idrc:))
please know that i couldn't include the scene of them talking about el in jonathan's room (from ep 4) because of copyright reasons, but that scene is still in the mega file!
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Show: Stranger Things (Netflix)
Characters: Will Byers & Mike Wheeler

[@milk_chocolxte]

I remember how protective Mike was of Will in season 2, like holy shit. Season 2 Mike will forever be the most iconic for me.

[@milky_coconutt]

exactly :(

[@Karlebow571]

I never like mike in season 2 he’s been treating max like crap

[@rachelelizabethschneider2974]

@@Karlebow571 Mike was just hurt. He started warming to Max in the skateboard scene. I think they would've been friends quicker if Eleven hadn't ruined their moment.

[@luvcirii]

the reason why s2 is my favourite season!!

[@cherriu6656]

You can tell he still really cares about Will, I mean god he literally payed more attention to Will then he did El at the airport and roller rink. But mike is obviously going through emotional turmoil and isn't pushing Will away purposely. I feel like he has someone deeper going on and it may have something to do with Will and mikes feelings specifically.

[@kallismith8467]

Will wasn’t even being a jerk to el he was annoyed she was lying to his bae😭

[@danny___928]

exactly like “don’t lie to my man bitch”

[@xcinx7860]

ong, even if he was upset he had every right to. id be mad abt third wheeling my friends on my birthday too

[@waterlemon0904]

@@danny___928 LMAOOOOOO

[@Evanw10282]

@@danny___928 💀💀💀💀

[@adrianne8612]

😂😂

[@alexinator-hh5fe]

Will did not get kidnapped, possessed, burned, sidelined, and blatantly ignored only to end up unhappy again. He deserves his happy ending. I hope he tells Mike.

[@luvcirii]

and I hope mike reciprocates!

[@biglawturbo6703]

@@luvcirii Ngl, as someone new to watching ST, I kinda wish Will tells Mike, Mike gets confused, stuff happens, but Mike ultimately ends up with Eleven and Will ends up happy with a different guy. Lmao, I just want multiple plot twists so when I get to watch Season 4 I'd be at the edge of my seat, romantic relationship-wise.

[@luvcirii]

@@biglawturbo6703 it would be a big twist but I really do think it’s a bit too late to introduce a random love interest for one of the _main_ characters, in this case it’s will. plus mike & el’s relationship has been falling apart (s3-s4). in their last fight she says “you can’t even write it, mike.” because he can’t say he loves her. plus she says “from, mike.” like four times - the scene in the next episode where mike receives a letter from her, she signs it with “from, el.” like she was dissing him or something. he can’t even give her a _pre-made_ Valentine’s day card with the word “love” on it, the one he gives to her says “I *like* you.” not to mention millie says that letting el go would be great, that “if he doesn’t love her, then he doesn’t love her.” which is obviously said towards mike. ( link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3mXaoBrqrp9f5I skip to 1:40 ) I honestly think el getting her own storyline where she figures herself out, who she likes, what she likes would be awesome. more awesome than her getting back together with mike since yk, she was cut off from the world at such a young age. she even says to mike at season one “will you be my brother?” to which mike responds with “what? no!” then she says “why not?” like she wants him to be her brother. but yeah, I absolutely respect your opinion! I guess we’ll just have to wait for s4 v2. anyway, sorry for the lengthy response, have a great day if you read this.

[@angela-ju4tc]

@@biglawturbo6703 I don’t think eleven should end up with mike tbh. They toxic af eleven should just stay single and focus on herself better.

[@WHOOPWHO0P]

@@angela-ju4tc agreed

[@alicee8138]

“That’s because she’s my girlfriend will!” “And us?” “We’re friends! We’re friends.” 😭😭😭 y’all can’t do this to me

[@danny___928]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@-Riku_yusei-]

@@danny___928 boi don’t laugh- idk why but I wanna laugh now too-

[@leahflower9924]

It's not my fault you don't like girls lol

[@rllydeaigo]

will is in love bro

[@-Riku_yusei-]

@@rllydeaigo yep definitely just by his actions and words like it’s obvious-

[@sadginger4924]

As a young gay guy, the way Will holds on to every bit of affection that Mike gives him and looks like he’s about to cry when Mike says they’re best friends really does look like a closeted guy to me. I’ve had moments just like that where I’m so overcome with joy hearing words of love and affirmation from my straight guys friends, it means so much to me

[@941fhzizkg89]

♥️

[@maryalicesawesomevids]

I agree I love byler so much but idk if it’s gonna happen I hope it does also happy pride to you 🌈❤️

[@gwo0mii456]

@@maryalicesawesomevids And i hate byler so much

[@Takaichi666-]

Don’t lose your joy bro hell I’ll even be your friend 🤘🏼

[@madisonalt3108]

Notice how will was going in for a full hug but Mike just did a side hug :(

[@DreamerEast]

Bc he was mad with him for no reasons, ( I think it was because Will also made no effort to communicate with him since he left for California.)

[@xcinx7860]

@@DreamerEast actually will was upset cus mike never contacted back as much and mike said "well maybe u shouldve reached out more idk"

[@DreamerEast]

@@xcinx7860 hahaha Lol, they are so cute when they annoy each other, and so cute when they make up for their misunderstandings at the end too 🖤🖤

[@xLadyoftheHousex]

Adrien Agreste who 💀

[@xcinx7860]

@@DreamerEast fr. its almost seems as if they can never argue cus of how well they understand eachother in the end. the only thing mike hasnt understood is that will has a hugeee crush on him lol

[@Acemethyst]

Can we appreciate how deep Noah Schnapp's voice got? It's pleasant to hear the deep tones of his voice.

[@miminingning9763]

Yesss! It’s such a calming voice

[@edit.diaries_]

Yes! I love it

[@dontask9000]

Yea lol, like in the older seasons his voice was much higher, but due to puberty his voice got way deeper lol.

[@bennyboy82329]

And yet he’s the youngest of the six

[@dontask9000]

It’s funny tho since he’s only a year older than I am and yet he’s so talented with acting

[@NinaNina-qr2pf]

I’m waiting for someone to open that freaking painting and it be a masterpiece of a portrait of Mike. They’ve put WAY too much emphasis on it for it to be nothing

[@abbeynottooshabby]

the duffer brothers hinted that the painting will be revealed in vol 2 in an article I've read, I hope its something to do with mike.

[@NinaNina-qr2pf]

@@abbeynottooshabby Really?👀 I swear they're making the entirety of the BL fans convulse in anticipation 🙊

[@jols._.9835]

I'm scared of that painting. I feel lile like it's the kind of device they give to a character that's gonna die. I really don't want Will to die after everything he's been through

[@IcyLightning00]

I mean once Will dies for real, then Mike will have to look at the painting.

[@NinaNina-qr2pf]

@@IcyLightning00 "Once" don't do that... Don't give them any ideas. I swear I will rage quit life if anyone dies especially Will

[@awh4re]

the fact that mike had to put emphasis that they are friends not only once but twice makes it so clear that he’s entertained the idea of them being more than friends before like u can not look me in the eyes and tell me that he doesn’t feel something or anything towards will 🤷‍♀️

[@jyadidtnova1051]

The real ones know.

[@samthevole]

It is so much more interesting than mileven as a pairing too. I think el needs to learn how to be on her own honestly rather than having to rely on other people all the time, like she has throughout her life. She needs more agency.

[@antonia-gs6po]

this but it could also be mike acknowledging the fact will likes him as more than a friend and he finds it awkward communicating with him knowing that, either because he does or doesn’t feel the same way

[@rxyxc]

exactly like everyone is saying it’s one sided but if u look into it more you can see hints that mike might like him back. especially in the earlier seasons too like you can very obviously tell how much mike cares abt will and it’s a little different than just that normal friendship caring like the way he cares for everyone else

[@blackcatbrewz]

@@antonia-gs6po no Finn already said that Mike is oblivious and doesn’t know anything in an interview. Also, how would Mike know anything? Will said nothing to imply they were anything BUT friends, and the fact Mike felt the need to emphasize they are friends twice tells a lot more about how Mike feels than Will imo

[@rexwalker9942]

That roller skating argument hurt me. Will's face. His voice. He's so hurt. So yes Mike you don't have to be the bad guy, but you are. Be nicer.

[@boredomequals]

mikes not gay. that makes him mean?

[@pau7886]

@@boredomequals ? do you have any reading comprehension skills at all

[@Sassywizard]

@@boredomequals he literally asked him to be nicer, not to fucking marry him.

[@rexwalker9942]

No I was saying how he was being a jerk to someone who is supposed to be his best friend.

[@Kiaraofthepridelands]

@@boredomequals he has been a total jerk

[@sam-wx5yk]

the way mike hugged dustin when they were playing d&d and did that awkward ass exchange with will a day later after finding out from el that will might like a girl.. yeah it’s all coming together..

[@pichaelpyers1738]

Nah Will has a crush on Mike and not the other way around

[@ecard98]

What season was that?

[@pichaelpyers1738]

@@ecard98 Season 4

[@pichaelpyers1738]

@melo Because it makes no sense man. Just because you want them to become a gay couple doesn't mean it'll happen. Why would Mike have crush on Will all of a sudden and what? Leave El for him? Yeah fiction totally possible man

[@pichaelpyers1738]

@melo Bruh you trynna act like I'm homophobic now? Funny how you try that trick now, I don't care about their sexuality because being Gay is nothing special and it shouldn't be and that means I ACCEPT it before you try to twist my words again. It is absolutly not clear if Mike has the same feelings for Will, except he feels like Will is only a friend for the first half of the california trip and then accepts that he been a jerk and they are best friends again, nothing sexual from his side. Only from Wills who may feel more then Friendship which IS MADE CLEAR. But why should Mike have a crush on him all of a sudden and what? Leave El? or they have a relationship all together? How do you think this is going to end? Tell me your Theorie (But in english please, I'm german too so English isn't my native language and I still try to write english so it's understandeble for everyone. It would be nice if you do the same)

[@rryukish]

Will should have had way more screen time this season, also thank you so much I’m gonna use these for my edits!!

[@ksiezycowapapaja8120]

fr i was so mad that cali gang had like 30 min screen time for all 7 eps

[@picklecaterpillar]

Agreed, he really didn’t do much this season sadly

[@rouged3392]

@@ksiezycowapapaja8120 tbh jonathan will and especially mike are boring characters

[@spookygothgirl4292]

Hopefully he gets at least more screen time in volume 2

[@TwsBelgi79]

@@rouged3392 Because they have them doing nothing like Will basically owned Season 2 and Johnathan was really interesting in season 1 but they never give them enough so

[@SierraLives]

It’s depressing when you put it all together

[@boredkiddo8003]

You Know what is worse you can see that the roller rink thing happened on 22th of march (on the camera date thingie) which is wills birthday ( said by Joyce in s2)

[@SierraLives]

@@boredkiddo8003 yeah I saw that :/ it made me really sad

[@Kay_lahM]

I love ur user and pfp lol

[@trzpmark]

@@boredkiddo8003 pretty sure it said the creators forgot abt his birthday

[@SierraLives]

@@Kay_lahM thanks lol

[@masolie]

only 6,5 minutes of byler in a 9 HOUR SEASON 💔 hopefully Vol. 2 shows more of their dynamic 🌈

[@akiraasmr3002]

It will the duffers confirmed

[@beartalan]

@@akiraasmr3002 They really did?

[@akiraasmr3002]

@@beartalan Yea

[@min1549]

@@beartalan there's an article where they say that vol 2 will have more of Will's arc.

[@bannana_bean1266]

Not the “dynamic 🌈” 😭

[@azxre4liferz]

I love how Will mean his “Well, what about us?” in a platonic way, but Mike just assumed that he meant it romantically and said it defensively - almost as if to repress something. His feelings maybe? 🤨

[@jupiter6506]

the way he says "sorry if i wasn't smiling" is so heartbreaking 😭

[@user-nf9xm7is3m]

The insecure crack in his voice, honestly I'm in late twenties but still get that

[@anshulmittal7194]

Timestamp?

[@jupiter6506]

@@anshulmittal7194 1:09 :)

[@941fhzizkg89]

@@user-nf9xm7is3m same. 28

[@sabrina3138]

When Mike says whatever man. The way my mouth opened because that seemed so rude especially since Will obviously seemed hurt in that moment

[@Taylor.renata]

Will told Mike that they used to be best friends and basically remarked that he missed being given that name. El asks Mike to say “I love you” and he refuses but after she’s gone he has a heart to heart with Will about how he wants them to be best friends, basically telling him what he wants to hear…

[@dogdog7883]

I don't really think it's that deep. I think mike just misses the days when they were all close, and was happy to restore that. Also he did say to Will that he should've said *something* to el before she got taken away and I think that *something* is that he loves her

[@Taylor.renata]

@@dogdog7883 Will has a crush on Mike that has been established by the creators, so yes it is that deep that Mike feels like he can tell Will anything about everything. The whole arc is about being scared of opening up, yet he has no trouble opening up to Will. 🕵️

[@juxhex]

this made me so soft holy shit

[@cydm2]

History books in 300 years: “They were really good friends”

[@connieluvr]

Frrr

[@jasonturner6041]

Yeah, they have been friends since kids, of course they love each other, AS FRIENDS, best friends.

[@connieluvr]

@@jasonturner6041 will has a huge crush on him

[@rayaraj769]

@@jasonturner6041 well Will likes him and we don't really know Mike's feelings towards Will atm but it seems more awkward and intimate, seeing them together, so "just friends" is an understatement

[@nobye420]

And they were roomates

[@Sanjali04]

Okay good, Mike redeemed himself. He was being such a jerk to Will before. Thank goodness he realized it and apologized

[@picklecaterpillar]

^^

[@iamshaggy3587]

Everyone hates Mike but forget he does stuff like this. He was a total jerk, I felt like crying when he was like that, but he realised his mistake, and apologised. I’m so glad he did.

[@romeforeverr]

It was his birthday too. The camera said March 22nd 😭

[@iamshaggy3587]

@@romeforeverr I noticed that straight away when watching the scene. An interview came out yesterday where the Duffers confirmed they literally forgot his birthday.

[@ollieno971]

I feel like he’s going to be homophobic in the next season

[@inchworm20]

As a gay guy who shares the same personality type as Will, this hits way too close to home

[@pidosr]

same here

[@nandaschneider53]

same... i'm bi, infp and in love with my best friend🤡

[@alexmayfield8894]

As a Lesbian, it also hits hard. Like I'm literally like Robin. Can't get a single Girlfriend because she can't talk about her feelings towards her Crush .

[@canny_linguist]

You and me should team up on a class action lawsuit against Netflix for emotional distress 🤓

[@joaovictor536]

One friend once told me I was like Will. Now I get why, and totally agree.

[@Blaster-Rat]

Mike: You basically sabotaged the whole day The Day: Wills Birthday

[@moveslikeninja1]

the amount of emotion noah schnapp conveys with his eyes alone. HE'S THE ACTOR.

[@941fhzizkg89]

Он слишком много прочитал фанфикоф про байлер и вжился в роль 😅

[@uniquelikelele]

at the airport when mike pretended to not notice will but exposed himself after immediately asking “what’s that” before even showing will he looked at it - and probably thinking of el’s letter of her saying wills making a painting for a CRUSH

[@hxsir4030]

WOAH U'RE A GENIUS

[@blackcatbrewz]

He’s jealous because he thinks Will has a crush on a girl and you can tell he Lowkey wants to be the crush that’s why he was acting dismissive 🤣

[@Cloudipy]

I know everyone thinks Mike returns Will's feelings and that would be nice (byler is a very cute ship) but I honestly think he doesn't and is just straight. His attitude reminds me too much of the typical awkward attitude a lot of people have when they feel like someone has a crush on them (but aren't 100% sure) and it makes them feel a bit unconfortable because they don't feel the same way. An attitude that says "hey I don't wanna be a douche to you cause I still care about you, but at the same time I don't wanna give you the wrong idea". With that in mind, he could (as you said) be thinking about El's letter saying that Will is painting something for a crush and then upon seeing that Will came to the airport with it like he was gonna give it to him he thought "uh-oh I hope this is not what I think". Thus the awkward half hug to Will's attempt at a full hug, and the "what's that?" quickly followed by a "cool" as if to say "you know what I'm actually scared to know so I'm not gonna give you a chance to say it" and later the emphasis on the "We're friends" at the skating rink as if to make things perfectly clear between them that anything other than friendship is not gonna happen.

[@savanna2708]

i never shipped byler, because i never thought it was reciprocated on mike’s end. but jesus this season is changing my mind.

[@petalheart132]

Fr

[@JennaRose10]

Yeah El and Mike just don’t seem as natural anymore

[@connieluvr]

@@JennaRose10 fr they are getting older i feel like el needs to find out who she is without mike

[@petalheart132]

@@connieluvr thiiisssssss!!!!

[@petalheart132]

@@JennaRose10 i also kinda have a headcannon/theory that mike is starting to question his sexuality, and life choices every since Ell moved away. But he doesn’t want to let go of her cause he’s scared and Ell makes him feel like shes his sheild to reality, i hope that made sense 😅

[@zakianuraini.k4161]

I never realize that Will stares a lot at Mike until I saw this 🥺💕💞

[@kirstenjohnson9730]

Ma am /sir it's so obvious when is he not looking at mike in every season😭?

[@zakianuraini.k4161]

@@kirstenjohnson9730 No, I never noticed anything 😂 I just enjoyed the stories but never pay attention to subtle details 😂😂😂

[@YaoiFan22]

How did you not realize? Mike is his longest friendship and the most meaningful one throughout all the seasons. Whenever the two are in the same vicinity Will is looking at Mike at some point while they're there.

[@zakianuraini.k4161]

@@YaoiFan22 I know, I just didn't thought it mean something romantic 😅

[@taylaclark7624]

He does a lot I think Mike spots it a couple of times but not sure

[@ilovemagicalgirls884]

Idc what anyone says but will byers is just one of the characters that I think is ALLOWED to have a villian arc. He's been treated so badly with almost everyone INCLUDING mike in this season. If he does have a villian arc I'll still defend him 🤷‍♀️

[@angela-ju4tc]

Lol fr I’ll be rooting for him they all treat him like trash. If I was will I would have been evil already.

[@ciak5315]

PREACH ill defend him til the day i die.

[@Kpop_Love_Handle]

Tbh same 😵‍💫 he’s been through a lot already

[@softball_girl6764]

he’s been through so much, tbh i would’ve already killed everyone if i was him

[@harryrocks44]

I don't think it will happen because Jonathan is always there to support his brother. Will knows that. He's not alone and the writers put on emphasis on that with Jonathan and, at times, Mike.

[@frodo-baggins]

i can’t believe they actually made will liking mike cannon. i thought it only existed in my head and that they would never ever imply there’s a chance that will actually likes mike

[@dionysusass2898]

3:33 the way will MELTED at mike's words 😭

[@moonstenebrocity]

mike: "i think it'll be easier if we're a team... friends." *𝗽𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀, 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹'𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗽𝘀* mike, looking back up into will's eyes: "best friends." will, almost fucking crying: "cool." mike, finally letting himself feel some form of affection for will: "cool."

[@941fhzizkg89]

Да. Именно так.♥️

[@gaydumbass871]

I love that scene so fucking much-

[@moonstenebrocity]

@@gaydumbass871 IFKR-

[@sabrina3138]

Pls-the script for the van scene comes out on Friday so we’ll see

[@gaydumbass871]

@@sabrina3138 stop I'm so excited, Istg it's just gonna be gay pining

[@sammysoppy3361]

honestly if they don’t make this reciprocated then it’s kind of a big “wtf was the point of it?” kinda moment you know? because why play up the sad pining gay boy trope when you could easily have gay will who doesn’t have a crush on his bestie. I mean if you have him confess and he is turned down then like…. it’s just depressing and meaningless. the character already has nothing to do, to then shit on him further… sad. making it requited tho would be something really special

[@orangedrivebybangyongguk1118]

what do you mean what's the point of this? sexuality is a big part of character identity. so the point of this is will's character identity, and who he thinks he is. and yes it has to be mike, because who else would will ever have a crush on if he was gay, BUT mike? the male friend that's shown the most care for him.

[@sammysoppy3361]

@@orangedrivebybangyongguk1118 because the only gay dude in the whole story doesn’t get to have his romance returned and only exists to be the sad punching bag is a trope that is homophobic and needs to die. there were plenty of ways to explore will’s sexuality without going down this tired ass route that only straight people seem to like or think is ok. unrequited crushes woulda def been something they coulda explored but if they HAD to but they didn’t have to have him crush on mike, to only not have it returned and effectively make their friendship awk af and in the end…. what’s the point for Will? if mike turns him down and is like “but we can still be pals!” then ok cool. and? so mike isn’t a bigot but will? just the sad gay lonely boy (that they might throw some random character at at the last minute with zero build up anyone cares about) we don’t need more of that. gay characters should not be treated like 2nd class citizens or reduced to demeaning tropes constantly

[@user-ie9rq6rd7n]

Полностью согласна! Если нет взаимности, то затевать всë это было глупо.

[@orangedrivebybangyongguk1118]

​@@sammysoppy3361 having an unrequited crush is just a normal freaking part of life whether you're gay or not. gay people should and can be portrayed in the same way the straight characters are treated. it's hardly a "trope", it's just something that happens to ALL characters in shows where there are romantic storylines. by the end of the story, will is probably gonna get over this thing with mike, and they might give him an actual love interest. he's like 14

[@davidwilds8647]

Counterargument: I would like a gay character who isn't immediately paired off with somebody so they can be safe and sanitized and never more physical than a peck on the cheek like the sexless gay couple from Modern Family. I want a season 5 where it's implied that Will's not only gotten around in the past year, but that he actually has game. A scene where they're wondering how to get past the usual faceless mook guard and suddenly look up to see Will by the guard station leaning over and looking flirty talking to the guard, then they go into the guard box together, we hear a *thwack*, and then the door opens and Will pops his head out, motions for them to follow, and the mook guard spills out, unconscious.

[@unknown_astro8433]

Well When He Said "To Say How You Really Feel'' you can tell he loves him

[@JennaRose10]

Yeah like “The people you care about the most” and “What if they don’t like the truth”.

[@dogdog7883]

@@JennaRose10 yep I'm like 99.9999% sure will has a crush on Mike

[@dj_vt7918]

hes so helplessly inlove with mike. and unless he tells him hes gonna be attatched like this for a long time, cus it makes him happy, and its gonna hurt him so bad later on

[@akiraasmr3002]

apparently we are going to find out his true feelings next volume 2 so im excited to see him at least tell his feelings to Mike

[@xcinx7860]

rightttt its makes me so sad

[@akiraasmr3002]

oh god now that I read this this is exactly how I am with my boy bestfriend and it does hurt now so much but I still love him

[@dj_vt7918]

@@akiraasmr3002 oh my😭. well atleast hes actually ur bf. mike is just wills friend to his knowledge, and he has a gf. it does hurt wills feelings but he'll settle for the fact that mikes even beside him which is pretty sad

[@dj_vt7918]

@@akiraasmr3002 emotional rollercoaster😭😭

[@catsuki5554]

never thought byler was reciprocated but after this season… it doesn’t take a detective to notice something especially their mannerisms and the way they look at each other

[@ype1014]

I swear Byler shippers are like FBI or something

[@tanisegsge4586]

I think this is not gay if will was not shown as gay cuz Mike is just acting like a good friend cuz he was total jerk to him before but will can't say the same and reason not to ship them this is not gonna end well for will

[@skz_143_iloveyou]

@@ype1014 as a byler shipper i confirm this

[@user-ie9rq6rd7n]

Неееее, я не хочу в это верить.... После такого долгого развития отношений с одинадцать, они не могут просто так расстаться. Хотя, то что он действительно никогда не говорил ей, что любит, то на это возможно есть, крайне малый, но шанс

[@calicocat9592]

Another theory I think is Mike might know Will's feelings for him and thts why he is awkward around him

[@kenmajesus792]

The awkward hug in the beginning hurt me

[@anaisscarleth6011]

why were they being so awkward? i was confused when i watched it

[@rxyxc]

@@anaisscarleth6011 will was just really excited to see him but mike really just wanted to see el so it made it awkward

[@Sara-ls9qx]

@@rxyxc or maybe he was awkward because el told him that will might have a crush on some girl

[@emmylou2442]

It was his birthday and everyone forgot 💀

[@rxyxc]

i think it’s definitely very obvious that will likes mike and i’m aware most people think it’s one sided but personally i believe that mike could possibly feel the same. obviously in this season it doesn’t really seem that way but if you look back specifically to season 2 then you can tell how much mike cares about will and how he was literally always the first one to check on him and they also had little emotional moments where they would talk and mike would comfort will. while this could just be a friend-friend kinda thing i feel like there’s still a possibility that it’s not because they definitely are the closest out of mike, will, lucas and dustin and if you notice there aren’t very many moments between any of the other kids like there is with mike and will. i also just wanna put out there that it would be a little weird for the duffer brothers to add in all these little hints literally since season 2 for will to tell mike how he feels and then just get rejected. i feel like it would definitely ruin their relationship and it would be really awkward. so personally i don’t think they would do all that just for him to ruin a friendship between him and mike because like what’s the point in that yk like why even bother to add it in there if it’s just gonna ruin an amazing friendship they had.

[@DustyStarrs]

Idk, I don't think it'll ruin the friendship. It'll be weird for a little bit, but then back to normal. For me I think it's 50/50, even since season two - Mike's either "that protective straight friend" or bi and probably doesn't even know it yet

[@rxyxc]

@@DustyStarrs yeah i definitely agree about the part that if he’s bi he doesn’t know it. same with if he actually likes will i feel like he’s probably really confused about it and it hasn’t rlly processed in his mind. but yeah i also think there’s about a 50/50 chance of him liking him back.

[@DustyStarrs]

@@rxyxc Yeah cool. Guess we'll have to wait a season and a half to find out for sure!

[@rxyxc]

@@DustyStarrs yepp i’m pretty sure all the answers to our questions will be in part 2 of this season so we’ll see

[@BlueBerry-rp9ob]

I 100% agree

[@Ay3shizzle]

I love the moment when Mike apologized to Will. It wasn’t Mike straight up saying I’m sorry to Will but he was basically telling Will I was wrong and you didn’t deserve to be treated like trash and Will completely understood Mike and accepted his apology

[@marlsworthy9653]

Will seemed so out of place this season. Wonder if Vecna will make some connection with him… Also wonder what he painted…

[@bigtooter606]

I have a strong feeling Will is Vecna’s next victim, bc Will sure does have a LOT of trauma

[@ht1af_moon]

same i still wanna know what he painted and what was under lucas' bed

[@rachellevin3614]

It’s the only thing that makes sense, will being taken by vecna

[@OceanMetTheSky]

I think the mind flayer never lost his connection with him. According to Dustin, the mind flayer is still above Vecna. We've watched Vecna be able to take individuals if they're weak. The Mind Flayer takes anyone of any mental state and can control them like an army.

[@shaddie2768]

@@ht1af_moon Probably about his feelings for Mike and “The Sock” was under Lucas’ bed

[@canny_linguist]

"It's Hawkins, it's not the same without you" 😩 4:35 the long look 😲 and that Will speech 😢 Enough you are KILLING ME 💀

[@soulzer4801]

i think i know why will started tearing up when mike apologized, while he could have just started crying because he was happy for being able to start his friendship with like again, he responded to “we can finally be friends, best friends,” he just said “cool” as if he was hurt by the label, im not really sure though lolz

[@941fhzizkg89]

He was hurt by the label.

[@mads2915]

Am I the only one who noticed the fact that wills hand was on mikes when will had the phone to his ear mike never let go until Jonathan took the phone

[@sheldonrembert8120]

Will did let go before Jonathan grabbed the phone

[@longbttms4255]

i never realized that omg

[@ItzEricoBlox]

Fr??

[@imogenstarr-lawrence1626]

time stamp?

[@nctwyd4420]

@@imogenstarr-lawrence1626 6:07

[@jess.elliott2939]

Will finally spoke his mind about being the third-wheel

[@HalfGoodGamer]

2:51 this was a nice moment and it put a smile on my face

[@kathleen5800]

The love stares 😫😫😫

[@ebonywine]

kinda wish someone like Will is obsessed with me like that

[@chichiwgfioriotorraca6717]

Same 😢 (ironic emoji)

[@Huh9631]

IKR 😭

[@aiswaryabersan7983]

Mike has 10x times more feels for will then eleven. Mike so afraid that his feels for will gets exposed that he can't even start a proper conversion with will.

[@chuualwayswins]

ur so real for this

[@kirstenjohnson9730]

Ong

[@ceemoney5309]

Hell nah

[@jsatz8]

he couldn't even say i love you to eleven's face like

[@thestockimagequeen]

I don’t think Mike likes Will but they have a million times more chemistry than Mileven lmao

[@josabby474]

As much as I hate love triangles, I’m almost starting to hope the Mike can’t say “I love you” to El because he has feelings for Will. Mike was at his best when he was looking out for Will in season 2 or trying to find him in season 1. Mike was kinda obnoxious in season 3. He and Hopper deserved each other. I felt bad that El got stuck in the middle of their crap and trying to keep her to themselves. Mike was ditching his friends and not really letting El hang out with the group. El acted out of jealousy and knocked Max off her skateboard. She could have really hurt her. She became better when she hung out with Max. Then of course, she felt the need to lie to Mike. I’ve been spoiled by Schur shows, but it almost feels like Mike and El bring out the worst in each other instead of making each better like Jake and Amy on B99. I know that people will say that it’s more realistic for them to have problems, but healthy relationships can be realistic as well.

[@smiley7926]

he's in love

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

Yeah but it only goes one way lol

[@MomoKanjaki]

@@awkwardfreakinperson7936 I doubt that...

[@hyunlixxie2662]

@@awkwardfreakinperson7936 you don’t know that, Finn confirmed that Mike is figuring himself out this season

[@awkwardfreakinperson7936]

@@MomoKanjaki mike doesn’t seem to be interested in Will at all

[@MomoKanjaki]

@@awkwardfreakinperson7936 He does if you look at certain scenes where he checks Will out and looks at his lips. Plus, S1 and S2 showed his feelings for Will as well. Notice how in S3 and current S4 how he's giving Will the cold shoulder? It's because he's trying to rid of his feelings for Will since he views it as not right to have feelings for another guy. (Mike has internalized h0m0ph0bia, since in the 80's, being g4y was looked down upon a LOT. And we see this happening in S1 and S2 with Will and how he's treated by his peers and his father.) That's all from the show alone. But, I also have more proof from official things too if you're interested in knowing what those may be. 🙂 (I'm having fun, so I put a smily lol)

[@liaistotallyfine]

The way Noah tweeted that he ships Byler more than anything since season 4.... They gotta stop playing with us

[@draven6014]

It was wills birthday and that's probably why he was kinda sad because they all forgot

[@orangedrivebybangyongguk1118]

it's clear that will has feelings for him, but i dont think this is ever going to be reciprocated... but i would really like Will to hash out his feelings to him, and then hopefully that'll help him move on

[@denden8737]

true I honestly feel bad for will....it would be really great that will could share his feelings to mike i mean like its obv that will is in love with mike but still..lets just see what will happen in vol 2.

[@DLxxx]

That's pretty much all we can ask for at this point. The sooner he moves past this (odd) crush, the sooner he'll have a room to be a more interesting character again. Even if it's only in time for the final season.

[@concrete1349]

@@DLxxx why is it a odd crush

[@rainluvshobie]

@@DLxxx wdym by “odd” 🤨

[@Nicole-kk4sj]

@@DLxxx why is it odd? Mike is his best friend. He was his first friend and was (until now) always there for him. Nothing odd about falling in love with the person who always cared for you. Its not just a silly crush, "moving on" its not that easy.

[@not_again9622]

1:46 “Why I am the bad guy?” The same says Tweek when he is breaking up with Craig. Lol.

[@DLxxx]

That whole scene, without exaggeration, sounded like it was ripped straight from a random fanfic I read after S3 (to quell my disappointment). Communication is a two way street, and neither of them made an effort to reach out.

[@will1817]

Love the fact that i was hyperfixated on south park and creek and now im hyperfixated on stranger things and byler

[@brooke4128]

never thought id see a creek comment on a byler yt vid

[@audreytrankler7968]

not to mention with Will's "My hero" project, he chooses a mathematician who was convicted in the 50's for homosexuality. Although the chances of Mike feeling the same towards Will are low, Will is definitely a little fruity 💅

[@elenaaguilar4559]

Alan Turing!!

[@Max-ci2qx]

Honestly i dont think the chances are that low…. People say theres no way mike could be gay but there are definitely hints. Like just the way mike even looks at will they look at eachothers lips a lot. Also one thing i picked up on el sends mike a letter right before he comes to visit saying “wills been painting a lot, but he won’t show me what it is maybe its for a girl.” Then the day after this letter is sent mike is kinda weirded out when will hugs him and mikes annoyed with will. When mike sees will he asks right away abt the painting and returns wills answer with a quick “cool” which seems like he’s annoyed. Also wierd mike can’t say he loves her. Because in season 3 its implied when mike said he loved her (but not actually too her) that he did that in the heat of the moment, like he can’t say it again because he never actually meant it. Also the byler parallels with other couples. Also with will and mikes fights its always seems so like sad and emotional. Like sad music playing, the fight in the rain then will left and was crying, destroyed castle byers. But when el dumped mike, mike looked disgusted at El and it seemed like nothing sad happened. Also rainbows asociated with mike and will. Mike keeps all wills drawings too. Like people say theres no chance mike is gay, but i feel like they just want to belive mikes straight and don’t pick up on the hints that are sometimes a little obvious. Also Finn says mike finds out a lot about himself this season and how he feels abt certain realationships and also noah ships byler. I feel like it has to be more then a friendship with all this and if its not i’d be pretty disappointed tbh. Will and mike have more chemistry then mike and el in my opinion. Theres even more i didnt write. So wills definitely gay and also likes mike (its cannon) but i think theres a possibility mike likes will back. Sorry i wrote alot lmao im just bored and hope Byler happens.

[@ciak5315]

a LITTLE fruity? he is the whole fruit farm

[@pep_king]

the laat clip has me so soft. the way they were building off each other's sentences like the roleplay masters they are, and when will brought up dustin to the pitch, i can tell mike was impressed. i like to think that mike shot will a private, tiny grin, like a "good job ♡" towards will when others weren't looking, and will looking absolutely delighted ♡♡♡

[@abbeynottooshabby]

When Will and Mike hugged (the first scene) was so sad, I was literally about to cry because it's like their friendship was broken or something :'(

[@clairewestfall7029]

I WANNA KNOW what Will painted, because I bet it says "Love, Will" at the bottom or something and that'll be like so meaningful to Mike. UGH I just wanna know what he painted

[@Kay_lahM]

omg sameee and you're onto smth

[@user-ie9rq6rd7n]

У меня нет абсолютно никаких догадок на этот счëт и я просто смиренно буду ждать 1 июля

[@pidosr]

there's a theory that he's painting the swings he first met Mike at, there was a moment when you can see a little bit of the painting, it was like two silhouettes (one with black hair and one with brown)

[@abhirudrasingh726]

A RAINBOW 🌈🌈 with characters of D & D.

[@abbeynottooshabby]

the duffer brothers hinted that the painting will be revealed in vol 2 in an article I've read, I hope its something to do with mike.

[@belhlv]

2:50 - the fact they were SOOOO flirting in this scene

[@sincerelynotmee9844]

The funny thing was, Will was a third wheel ON HIS BIRTHDAY, and everyone forgot so hard that even the Duffer Brothers forgot

[@alwaysisnotjustaword]

idc what anyone says mike likes will too

[@jyadidtnova1051]

Yup. The real ones know.

[@kiwiicy]

How?

[@Sassywizard]

Naa Mike is not gay.

[@guapofrapo8485]

bro wtf happened to will this season he went from being the squeakiest and tiniest to be a whole ass man

[@XXX-hc9cd]

He grew up it’s been three years

[@marin5499]

anyone else notice at 0:05 right after they hug... a girl walks between them in a shirt with the bi flag colors

[@perryposse]

every time I see the scene I am always thinking about stuff. YES

[@shattered_edges_glisten]

I would literally do anything to AT LEAST have requited byler, anything

[@uniquelikelele]

in their argument at the skating rink it really seemed like mike was outing himself and taking his feelings out on will. especially since he later admitted he misses will and feels like he lost him .....mike ur exposing it by trying to hide it

[@blackcatbrewz]

Yes because Mike says “we’re friends!” Twice even tho Will never implied they were anything BUT friends so it’s actually Mike exposing himself by saying that because he’s basically admitting out loud that he has at least thought of Will and him in a romantic way

[@snowchips9596]

Ok but why does Mike feel the need to emphasize the "we're friends" like ??? Um what did you think Will was talking about lmao i can't help but notice that he's acting super weird around Will wonder what changed

[@min1549]

3:57 - 4:03 Will getting teary eyed reminds me of s2 when they were like ''crazy together''

[@user-yn7wx6fv2l]

BRO TYSM IVE BEEN LOOKING FOR A BYLER SCENE PACK

[@eh.6595]

I'm calling it guys, Will is going to be Vecna's next victim. Like, based from the emotional stuff he has been going through makes him a very likely target.

[@kirstenjohnson9730]

OMG THIS IS TRUE BUT HE SHOULD BE FINE IF HES NOT IN HAWKINS

[@min1549]

@@kirstenjohnson9730 but he will get to Hawkins, i am sure Vecna will target his 458785 traumas in vol2 and maybe the painting will strike something in Mike, or Jonathan will remember Will likes ''should i stay or should i go'' Will used to sing this in the upside down to survive too. that or Vecna x Will will be something key to s5.

[@rameensamad573]

Mike: We're friends. (1:36) The fandom: you sure?

[@alli8466]

I’ve been in love with my straight friend, and Will’s face during this scene 2:50, is just so heartbreaking and hits so close to home.

[@ballsandcock]

if volume 2 doesn’t resolve this i’m literally going to explode

[@yourlocalplant]

[tender, emotional music playing]

[@lifearoundris3152]

That way Will was so happy to see Mike and going in for a hug and all he got was an awkward slap on the shoulder. I felt so bad for him. I am glad that Mike apologized.

[@millivie]

Will had such a big role in season 1 only to be forgotten up until season 4, in which we only learn that Will has feelings for Mike. There’s no way that their relationship isn’t going to evolve in any sort of way in season 5, because that would be a throw away of apart of Will’s character.

[@justpeachybaby5929]

Agree, but I don't think it'll be how people extract or want. I think Will tells Mike how he feels when they're in immediate danger, and I think Mike accepts him. But I think Will realises he can't have Mike sadly. But I definitely think he might get a happy ending, even when Mike and El are together

[@GRHB-qg2ko]

It's truly tragic that Will got this little screen time in volume one. But I'm just saying, they have promotional billboards with just Will and Mike on them... That's gotta mean something besides the fact that Will clearly likes Mike, right?

[@DLxxx]

No? Lol. That just means they're a part of the same California subplot this season. I'm pretty sure there's a bigger version with them, Jonathan, and Argyle as well.

[@au_rie]

Yes they will end up together in s5 too It’s confirmed

[@kirstenjohnson9730]

@@au_rie hmm? I ship byler but where did you find this information?

[@ceemoney5309]

@@kirstenjohnson9730 they lying lol

[@Max-ci2qx]

I think will will play a bigger role in vol 2 maybe something with vecna and definitely a confession to mike scene

[@sjg6158]

To be fair, anyone (straight, bi or gay) that has ever hinted to or directly told their crush about their feelings without them being reciprocated knows how awkward it can be after, and sometimes unfortunately, never the same. It's the same way going the opposite way. If you are the crush and just don't feel the same for your friend, it can be very, very awkward. Neither side of the coin is fun.

[@kingchrisa4188]

I just noticed that S4 Mike is just like how Steve was in S1. Being an asshole to everyone. And S4 Steve is just like Mike in S1. Looking out for others safety and protection.

[@gayrapproves]

Everyone is saying will obviously likes Mike and it’s one way but it’s not one way look at the first episode of the first season and there’s your proof Mike likes will too

[@dj_vt7918]

well yh i wouldve been mooping too if i had to third wheel my crush and his gf. on my birthday💀

[@Nexflixeditz]

the way will looks at mike makes my heart melt 😭🫶🏼❤️ he cares about mike and how he feels so much and i think mike should be hanging out with will more and WILL SOMEONE PLS OPEN UP THAT FREKIN PAINTING

[@mintyscott23]

2:41 Legit thought they were holding hands.

[@Random_vids325]

Wills did not lose his whole childhood,possessed,burned,blatantly ignored,sidelined,forgotten birthday, to just end up unhappy

[@user-ol5rg7xp1w]

i love them so much, and i know it's not cannon or anything so don't scream at me, but i think they're definitely gonna have something happen in vol. 2

[@user-ol5rg7xp1w]

also, side note, finn's characters always come off so gay 🤚😭

[@madelineef]

“i don’t know maybe i feel like i lost you or something” omg

[@ultra.reputation]

Will definitely deserves a happy ending and therapy

[@hollyfingeroos1312]

Also the same music that plays when Lucas and Max are getting back togther plays in a lot of the scenes with Mike and Will

[@danny___928]

YOO. when they was shooting Will was clutchin’ his pearls for his life like Miss Holiday Heart 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ominoussfx6579]

anyone else a delusional byler here bc same

[@safiye31]

the fact that mike asked what that was will was holding and will was trying to explain what it was and mike just said “cool” in a really rude way LIKE YOU ASKED

[@crust4382]

He looked so happy to “hug” him

[@Arthur-zl6dm]

the fact that this clip is only 6 minutes long.. like come on guys, we are making hours of content here, give them moreee

[@LizAya22]

The bedroom scene with mike and will with mike apologizing and speaking softer to will makes me smile everytime. Just look at Wills face! Pure love in those eyes awwwwww. even though mike still f-ed up with saying “friends” I like how it gave homage to will being upset about “best friends” BUT still not what will wanted to hear obvi.

[@KegOfMeat]

I noticed their awkward hug as soon as it happened. At the end of the argument Will looks like he’s about to start crying.

[@jason555jason555]

😂 that boy tried to plant a big wet one on Mike

[@acailoves]

ive been looking for this thank you

[@acailoves]

also at the skating rink it was will birthday incase y'all didn't know

[@Caca-jf8zo]

Bro i feel so bad for will

[@moongarcia7751]

Will trying to give Mike a hug and Mike only give him a little hits in his backs breaks my heart

[@wisteela]

I so love Will, and so feel for him. I'm really looking forward to him coming out, and hopefully finally being happy again.

[@submarine666]

4:21 wel that's a change of environment lol 😂

[@waterlemon0904]

mike and el were both wrong, will is being the only reasonable one

[@ban9nas177]

4:34 The stare omg 🥺

[@crust4382]

He looked so happy to hug him his smile:😄

[@max3dits0]

5:12 dose anyone else relate to this though cuz i do

[@lapetus7695]

I relate to this a lot too

[@sunnypa7101]

That says a lot Byler.

[@max3dits0]

@@sunnypa7101 ?