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Byler Fic Rec List (Part 2)

See Part 1 here

April Showers (Bring May Flowers) by thehouseisglass

When Max is sent away for a month for advanced out of state hospital treatment, Lucas is left with way too much time and way too many feelings. So when he notices the unresolved tension simmering between Will and Mike, he decides to do something about it. But before he can even process what that truly entails, he’s already knee deep in secrets, feelings, and “friendships” that are a lot more complicated than he signed up for. OR: What starts as a distraction from missing Max turns into the most complicated plan of Lucas’s life as he shifts from helping Will get over Mike to setting them up together (because he’s the bestest, most supportive friend ever, obviously!)

Word Count: 70,021

Lucas POV fic! There's also a lot of emphasis on Lumax in this fic too, which I loved seeing because they're my second favorite pairing in the show after Byler! I really loved seeing Byler develop from a third-person perspective. Each of their friendships with Lucas too in this fic was very sweet to read!

you took my heart (while i was sleeping) by lameparties

It’s winter in Hawkins, and Mike and Will aren’t speaking anymore. Living in Mike’s house, Will tries to be invisible, spending most of his time in the basement. Then the power goes out — and if there’s one thing he dreads more than facing Mike, it’s the cold. or Seven nights in which Mike and Will have to sleep in the same bed, even though they’re barely friends anymore.

Word Count: 52,632

If you haven't read the power outage fic, what are you doing and get around to it RIGHT NOW. Honestly it's one of the best fanfics I've read period. It's such a beautiful read, so heartfelt and hard-hitting. Also has a lot of iconic lines I will never forget.

what you really want by miwiheroes

“I need you.” Will’s expression grows more stunned. “What?” he breathes, voice barely above a whisper. His instincts tell him to take it all back, but the way that Will’s looking at him with those sorrowful, questioning eyes weakens him. And he’s been stupid for many, many years, so what’s a little more stupidity? aka a s5 speculatory mike wheeler-centric fic about his internalised homophobia and a lot of moments where he's not so clever about his feelings with will

Word Count: 46,457

I just LOVED this fic oh so much, also... LOVERSLAKEGATE LOVERS UNITE!!!

the worst thing about being honest by quietforasecond

Will coughs violently when the lack of oxygen creates a ringing in his ears, and then he’s leaning forward and gagging. He fully expects to see a squirming veiny worm hit the sink like one had two years ago after his encounter with the Upside Down, but instead, he’s met with petals. Will watches in more fascination than horror as they slowly float down to the sink. Or the one where Mike keeps falling asleep, Will can’t stop hacking up flowers, and everyone is suddenly great at giving advice.

Word Count: 20,199

I'm not even into Hanahaki AUs (AUs where having perceived unrequited feelings for someone results in a disease where they cough up flower petals, slowly killing them) but I really enjoyed this one. Absolutely perfect for angst lovers. Also don't worry it's a happy ending!

Ever Seen by megumVii

Will Byers is so, incredibly in love—and living together is not helping at all. Especially not what with every one around him, acting like they all know somethig he doesn't. But it's fine, because Mike doesn't stop throwing him that stupid smile, and Will's in love.

Word Count: 16,880

Domestic Byler living together. Post Season 4 after the Byers start living with the Wheelers. VERY domestic Byler. This fic felt like getting a warm hug 😊

movie magic by dragons_like_smores

A certain scene from the movie popped up, causing Will’s mouth to drop open and for his eyes to widen as he soaked in what was on the TV. Of all the scenes in the movie, Mike had returned The Outsiders paused during the few, brief seconds when Sodapop was getting out of the shower in the background of the shot. Sodapop haphazardly covered himself with a towel, and then wrapped the towel just, like, stupidly low around his hips, his chest still wet and bare from the shower. Or: 3 times that Mike Wheeler doesn’t rewind his rental movie before returning it to Family Video + 1 time that he does.

Word Count: 15,579

This is an AU where Will is new to Hawkins and works at Family Video with Robin. Definitely very much inspired by Vickie pausing Fast Times at 53 minutes, 5 seconds. I really enjoyed this one!

if the world turned upside down by deadwriter16

But I know, if the world turned upside down / Baby, I know you'd always be around “Mike?” It’s a whisper, but it’s filled with something so earnest, so true, that it strikes through Mike’s very core. Rips apart at his chest, with the familiarity of it. The way his name sounds in this younger Will’s throat, soft and gentle and so, so relieved. “Will,” Mike says back, matching his whisper. “Hey, Will, it’s me. Mike.” “But—” Will frowns. He’s so unsure, Mike wants to cry for him. “You’re so tall.” ------- Or, when Will is possessed by Vecna and trapped in his own mind, Mike is the only one who can save him.

Word Count: 12,089

Mike traverses Will's mindscape while he's possessed with El's help. Made me tear up quite a bit! Happy ending though, guaranteed 🙏

you, all the way down by wiseatom

Will takes a moment, hands clenched into fists at his sides, to rest his head against the grain of the wood and close his eyes. Here, with the solid weight of the door to ground him, he evaluates the facts: the war is over, Vecna dead and gone for good this time. Max is awake, reunited with Lucas and El at last, who both rushed to return to their places at her bedside the moment they knew. The rest of his family is upstairs, the rest of his friends alongside them, alive and mostly well and rejoicing in the fact that a years-long nightmare has finally reached its conclusion. It’s a night for togetherness, for celebrating hard-earned victories, for finally looking ahead instead of back over their shoulders. It’s also a night where Will almost killed Mike. In the midst of their final stand against Vecna, a possessed Will nearly strangles Mike to death. In the basement bathroom of the Wheeler's house after their victory, Mike and Will confront the aftermath.

Word Count: 9,682

Canon Divergence after S5 V1. After the final battle is won, Will processes everything they went through including the fact that he almost killed Mike. Newly established Byler here (they get together right before the final battle). Loved the hurt/comfort in this fic, oof it hit so good!

Scary? My God, You're Divine by sendyourprayers

Right after Will’s powers awaken, the Party hides out in the old radio station trying to make sense of everything. As Will explains what happened, with Mike glued protectively to his side, Robin watches them and realizes something Will hasn’t said out loud yet. Mike isn’t Will’s Tammy Thompson. He’s his Vicky. - Or: Robin realizes she was wrong, and Mike realizes it’s always been Will.

Word Count: 7,375

Post S5 V1 fic, I really loved this as a continuation from V1!

Oath of Devotion by blueandyellow

Approximately four hours ago, Will had snapped, fear and anger clouding his mind when he saw the people he loved in danger. Approximately four hours ago, Will had let the darkness in him seep out for all to see, obliterating the monsters who threatened to hurt his friends. To hurt Mike. Approximately four hours ago, Will had nearly lost him. He hadn’t quite come to terms with that yet. AKA Mike being a nerd while Will spirals and overthinks things for over 6000 words straight

Word Count: 6,582

Post S5 V1 fic. While they don't get together in this fic there's a beautiful scene in this very reminiscent of a proposal, I won't spoil it any further than that 🤭

"Lost and lonely... You... Just like heaven." by abisbookcase

Years after defeating Vecna and moving away for college, Mike and Will finally return to Hawkins for a Halloween reunion party.

Word Count: 6,515

I really love getting established Byler fics, and I loved seeing how they interact with everyone while being out together as a couple.

In the heat of your electric touch by psychotic_fangirl369

“Feels nice…” Will froze. Absolutely froze. His hand was buried in Mike Wheeler’s hair. Mike - who was practically draped over him now - looked blissful. Borderline euphoric. His eyes had fluttered half-shut. There was a tiny, content smile on his lips. Will stared down at him, heart doing somersaults. “Uh,” Will said intelligently. Mike made another sound - soft, almost dreamy - and nudged Will’s hand, encouraging, needy without even realising it. Will’s brain short-circuited. 💕💕💕💕 The first time Will runs his fingers through Mike’s hair, it’s an accident. The second time… maybe not so much. Before long, Mike is leaning into every touch, Will is desperately trying not to make it weird, and the Party is very, very done with them.

Word Count: 6,273

Super fluffy, such a cute fic!

four-letter alphabet soup by radzich

“Meow,” and there’s no way she heard that right, eyes snapping away from where she’d been distractedly watching the TV screen and over to her brother’s friend. She checks again, and yeah, Will is holding a stuffed bear, not a cat. The beloved Tiggy stays firmly attached to his bag, so they aren’t playing with tigers, either. “So they go back down the mountain, and now all the village people are asking them about the crystal, and Rory is sad thinking they didn’t get it that whole time, but then–” “Meow. Meow,” Will declares, removing the teddy from the dinosaur’s back and making it do some sort of interpretive dance. ~ Or, Mike makes a new friend. Nancy learns how to speak cat.

Word Count: 4,830

Nancy POV, Nonverbal Will Byers, Miwi dynamics, sooo adorable!

The way you move is like a full on rain storm by psychotic_fangirl369

Will was not expecting an ambush. Lucas wiggled his eyebrows at him, deeply unsubtle. “Soooo?” Will blinked. His mouth was dry. “What about me and Mike?” Lucas groaned loudly, flopping backward into a pile of clothes. “Oh, come on, man. You two are clearly in love with each other.” Dustin whipped around to jab him in the ribs. “Dude! I thought we were going to play it cool?!” Lucas elbowed him back without missing a beat. “We are playing it cool!” 💕💕💕💕 Mike and Will have always been close. Close enough that their friends start noticing the soft voices, the gentle smiles, the way Mike only ever seems to be gentle with Will. A gum-chewing experiment, a handful of soft moments, and one unexpected downpour later… they finally admit it.

Word Count: 4,492

Will realizing Mike really does treat him differently than the rest of the Party. Lots of soft, yearner Mike in this one. LOVE!

you can just talk (and i'll stare at your mouth) by delusionaltogether (Whyyyyy)

Mike’s hand, which is still brushing Will’s, shifts just slightly, and his pinky finger hooks loosely around Will’s own. Which is a lame, cliche move to get worked up over, probably, except that Will also might be forgetting how to breathe over it. “What if we split up?” he hears himself say, his voice coming out impressively even considering the fact that his heart is making a very valiant effort to beat right through his chest and leap into Mike’s palm, “In pairs, maybe? Mike and I can take the garage.” “Oh, I’m sure,” Lucas mutters. Will chances a glance at Mike, whose cheeks have turned a dusty shade of pink, and who is gnawing harshly on his lower lip in what appears to be an attempt to press down a smile. Dustin plans a murder mystery party. It goes about as well as you'd expect.

Word Count: 4,330

Flirty Byler in this one, working together during Dustin's murder mystery party!

the best thing (that's ever been ours) by andiwriteordie

“We fucked up our room,” Mike murmurs, his face pressed against Will’s hair. He rubs small circles on Will’s back, a gentle motion full of so much love and care, and Will leans close, breathing in deeply and relaxing in his embrace amidst the chaos of their paint-covered room. “That’s okay,” Will replies softly, before he pulls away, just enough so that he and Mike can look one another in the eye again. He smiles, taking in Mike’s appearance — the splatters of paint like freckles on his face, the streaks of green now caked in his dark hair, the soft expression that Mike only ever seems to reserve for Will. “It’s our home. We can do whatever we want.” Or: Will and Mike buy their first home together.

Word Count: 4,240

An adorable, fluffy established Byler fic where they get their first home together. Also they're FIANCES in this fic too which I loved seeing!

In Sweet Slow Motion by punk_rock_yuppie

You took me by the hand (today was a fairytale) Mike hadn’t meant to hold Will’s hand. It was an accident. Honest. A stupid one. A completely innocent, absolutely-not-premeditated accident. At least… mostly. Because sure, Mike thought about it. A lot. More than a normal person should probably think about their best friend’s hands. He was fully aware it was weird. Mildly concerning. Possibly diagnosable. But he couldn’t help it. 💕💕💕💕 Mike Wheeler accidentally starts holding Will Byers’ hand. Then it stops being an accident.

Word Count: 4,107

Such a super cute and fluffy Byler fic!

santa doesn't know you like i do by daymillerparty

“Wear it, you idiot. I don’t need you freezing to death.” Mike’s heart warmed, and he took the jacket, smiling gleefully. “Aw, you care about me,” he teased, voice full of mirth, “almost like you’re in love with me or something.” Will looked unimpressed, voice deadpan, “It’s almost like we’ve been dating for months. Crazy coincidence.” Mike pulled the hat over his head. “Crazy together,” he said, voice sappy and fond. Christmas was always Mike's favorite time of the year. This one was just extra special.

Word Count: 3,838

Such a cute, fluffy Christmas fic with established relationship Byler!

first-time caller by vertiginous

“I hear you’re giving out love advice.” “That’s the show,” Will croaks. “Hm,” says Mike. “Well, maybe you can help me. There’s this person I—I’m interested in. A friend. A really good friend.” Or, When Will is forced to sub in as the host for Steve’s cheesy dating advice show on the Squawk, he receives some interesting calls.

Word Count: 3,597

This fic had me squealing, giggling, and kicking my feet. Absolutely adorable!!

knocking down your door (trying to make up for lost time) by andiwriteordie

But, then, in the dim glow of the kitchen lights, Will Byers comes into view. And suddenly, nothing else in the world matters. Oh, there you are, something deep inside Mike whispers. The butterflies in his stomach flutter helplessly, and warmth rushes to his whole face as Will freezes on the last step, his eyes meeting Mike’s own. There you are, Mike thinks again to himself. “Mike?” Will starts to say, but he never gets the chance to finish his sentence. Or: The night before the final battle with Vecna, Mike goes down to the basement to have a talk with Will.

Word Count: 3,091

Jancy-inspired first kiss with Byler 🫶

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byler fic rec masterpost ｡𖦹°‧⭑.ᐟ

at some point last year i started bookmarking every byler fic i've read and liked enough to recommend to someone and ive been wanting to finally make a coherent list for a while. i'm only including fics that ive read for now but will try to remember to update as i read!

lots of classics here! and if descriptions are brief it's because i read some of these a loooong time ago and dont remember much

⭑'s before my absolute favorites <333

one shots

⭑ running up that road by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - post season 4 angsty mike character study

darling, you got to let me know (should i stay or should i go?) by andiewriteordie - mike gets vecna'd

⭑ i’d love to see me from your point of view by unidentifiedblackthorn - mike and will smoke weed and kiss each other softly idk

there is thunder in our hearts by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - painting confrontation

i'd make a deal with god by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - mike confronts will about them growing apart

⭑ you can't help but become the sun by miwiheroes - mike is will's reference for a painting, mike has self esteem issues, they paint on each other

Say It With Your Hands by Pseudologia - mike and will work at a movie theater and mike is rlly into his artists' hands

if you kissed me now by astrobi - established relationship byler are snowed in with the party

all this time (how could you not know?) by astrobi - will gives mike relationship advice

A Blue Christmas by kwritessometimes - mike has internalized homophobia and the wheelers are catholic

king of my heart by bookinit - soulmates au

esoteric by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - will talks to mike post-breakup with el

(go on and) kiss the boy by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - mike and will are cringefail losers and fail mutliple first kiss attempts

mama said you can't hurry love by andiewriteordie - byler from joyce's pov over the years

⭑ i'm tearing you asunder by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - getting together fic during the post-eason 4 era

i had a dream (i got everything i wanted) by andiwriteordie - mike gets vecna'd

⭑ got your spell on me, baby by astrobi - college halloween byler. flirting through star wars

kiss him you fool by andiwriteordie - college sickfic. will kisses mike while he's sick and loopy

love's a game (wanna play?) by andiwriteordie - companion fic to kiss him you fool. el and max ask will to rate the guys in the party from 1-10

⭑ burn off from the rush by astrobi - will smokes a cigarette and mike joins him

make a move by astrobi - confident and flirting will making mike nervous basically

no end to this want by astrobi - post season 4, nancy teaches mike how to drive, he realizes his feelings

love in slow motion by astrobi - mike is will's fake bf for a holiday party

take a little moment (find the right words) by astrobi - college byler

polaroids on hardwood floor (you and me forevermore) by andiwriteordie - 5 new years eves mike and will spent together

who am i (to ask for more) by bookinit - 5 + 1 with 5 times will came out and one time someone came out to him

meet me halfway by bookinit - college byler, roommates, jealous mike if im remembering correctly

stay with me a while by miwiheroes - mike confessed to will in an emergency, they talk about it when will wakes up

need-to-snow basis by smoosnoom (moonsooms) - hawkins winter dance, classic miscommunication with mike and will going "together"

my advice is always ruin the friendship by andiwriteordie - robin clocking byler basically

some sort of ripple effect by sylvianightshade - motelgate basically

you, all the way down by wiseatom - possessed will tried to strangle mike. they talk about it after

baby i can't fight this feeling anymore by peskeynonbinary - post-sorceror conversation

as though nothing could fall by deadwriter16 - mike saves will with a true loves kiss

⭑ just gotta call on me by wiseatom - 5+1 of 5 times mike and will talked on the phone and 1 time they didnt need to

if there is a right time (chances are i’ll be here) by andiwriteordie - post canon right person wrong time byler

more than a feeling by paladinsbrainrot - established relationship byler, will still has powers and blows a fuse if he gets kissed too hard. hi aly

In the heat of your electric touch by psychotic_fangirl369 - will runs his hands through mike's hair a lot basically

second nature by solarstarss - will has nightmares and his boyfriend cant console him. mike can. college byler

don't know what to do (when i'm like this) by liveandfall - 7 minutes in heaven. basically a whole lotta intimacy and yearning with no actual kissing or sex

⭑ red light, yellow light, green-a-light go by goldenasteri - mike and will make out at stacys party post epilgue. dutin gets a kat stratford moment

secret letters by nohzdyves - secret relationship epilogue byler

i owe you a black eye (and two kisses) by byerseason - secret relationship epilogue byler

save me 'til the party's over by miwiheroes- the party goes to stacy’s party the night of the epilogue. mike loosens up a little

should auld acquaintance be forgot by stormsweremine - will and mike are each others new years eve kiss. what could go wrong?

over and over again, i see you by aknightly - will tries to get over mike by dating

multichapter

a body in motion by astrobi - post season 4 getting together fic, will staying at the wheelers'

⭑ a cruel summer with you by andiwriteordie, astrobi, and wiseatom - modern au rivals to lovers fwb camp counselors

i don't want you like a best friend by andiwriteordie - 5+1 fic of mike telling people about his feelings for will and finally confessing

i hate accidents (except when we went from friends to this). by burgundyshirts - college byler 5+1 of times mike kissed will and one time will kissed back

undertow by beansie - classic "practicing kissing" trope

touch like velvet by ciders - CLASSIC byler fic, no upside down au

working on my backwards walk by vertiginous - mwtfdydgate post vol-1

you took my heart (i was sleeping) by lameparties - power outage fic ;)

⭑ we all have a hunger (tell me what you need) by papenathy - college halloween byler. mike is rlly insistent that will is not a bloody enough vampire

your touch brought forth an incandescent glow by psychotic_fangirl369 - EXTREMELYYY fluffy post s5 byler christmas fic

⭑ will byers’ guide to advanced concepts in painting by falloutboi - college byler. will uses mike as painting reference for a study of the human body

⭑ answers you seek will never be found at home by miwiheroes - basically the quintessential smalltown boys fic #tome. mike and will take a trip to the city after their senior year

working on my backwards walk by vertinigous - vol 2 speculative fic, mike pov

⭑supervoid by maximumtrash - byler living together in nyc a couple years post epilogue. this fic is definitely e rated but i think it does a really good job at tackling grief and queerness and is very well written!!

series

i know the end by bookinit - quintessential season by season byler pov rewrite

remember folks: it is always okay to punch fascists

#punch those mfers #slap them with a subaru #hit them with a honda #nobody likes a fascist #like a certain orange guy #do your part #punch a facist

i haven’t slept in three days and the only thing i’ve had is redbull and half a chocolate chip cookie, but i finally finished finals.

kids, do the extra credit. i am finishing not one, but two classes with 105% and the other two are both at a steady 99% and 97%.

and now i get scholarships.

#finals are killing me #finals are over #finals #redbull is my life source #school is killing me #help lol

ITS BACK. SHES BACK. Y’ALL CAN HANG UP WITH THE ASYLUM I’M FINE NOW.

#ao3