Fics like To be soft (like the belly of a fish exposed to a knife)

Will takes a deep breath and steps forward. The polished wood of the firearm is smooth but cold beneath his fingers, and Will cringes at how familiar it feels. Nancy gives his shoulder a brief, encouraging pat as she returns to the group. Hopper hands him a half-loaded clip, and Will’s muscle memory kicks in as he slides four more bullets into the magazine, locking the cartridge into place. With careful movements, he pulls the hammer back, checking that the first bullet is properly seated. Breathing steadily, Will swings the rifle up, settling the butt firmly into the soft hollow between his chest and shoulder. The world narrows on the haphazardly painted target. The group behind him falls silent, allowing a quiet bubble of focus that Will welcomes. His head tilts slightly, aligning the scope with the target. He exhales, steady and natural, and fires. *** Or, a rewrite of ST: Season 5, because I wasn't satisfied with where it went, featuring Byler, more demogorgons, and Mike Wheeler (eventually) putting his two brain cells together.

Fics like To be soft (like the belly of a fish exposed to a knife)

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