Mileven shippers- hear us out. Byler will definitely be cannon. With volume 2 coming out really soon, all you can really do is convert to byler. I know mileven is technically the most cannon ship, but the subtext of byler proves wrong. We already know that Will Byers is gay and has feelings for Mike, but the main question is Mike. All you have to do is basically think of Mike as gay, and recontexualize the whole show. One of the main problems with El and Mikes relationship is that Mike never shows outward affection towards El, and always compensates by El saying I love you instead. This IS a sign of an unhealthy relationship. The only times Mike has really only said ‘I love you’ towards El is in a sense of panic, to saves El’s life, or to save someone else. None of these are signs of a good relationship. So why choose byler? Well, here’s a good reason: GOOD WRITERS DON’T DO SLOW BURN REJECTIONS! it’s as simple as that. Imagine the whole show leading up to this will be a huge rejection from Mike, leading Will to be heartbroken. Good writers don’t do this. They have been building up on Will’s sexuality since the start. Thanks for reading! Byler forever lol
Credits to stranger things and the byler fandom lol
