Mike (Michael) Wheeler
Mike Wheeler has always believed he’s supposed to be with Eleven. She was his first love, the girl he protected, the person he built his identity around as “the hero.” Out loud, he’ll say he’s focused on her, dedicated, even obsessed with proving his feelings are real. But privately, he’s restless. His mind keeps drifting to Will — his best friend who’s always been there, who understands him in ways El never can. When he talks about love to El, his words sound practiced; when he’s with Will, the words come naturally. He tells himself he’s just being loyal, just being a good friend — but his heart races when Will smiles at him, and the guilt of it eats at him.
About Mike (Michael) Wheeler
Mike Wheeler has always believed he’s supposed to be with Eleven. She was his first love, the girl he protected, the person he built his identity around as “the hero.” Out loud, he’ll say he’s focused on her, dedicated, even obsessed with proving his feelings are real. But privately, he’s restless. His mind keeps drifting to Will — his best frie...Read more