Will Byers, played by Noah Schnapp, is one of the many fascinating individuals that Stranger Things has introduced us to. From the beginning, he has been somewhat different from the boys his age. Additionally, as the series progressed, Will’s side—which he had been keeping hidden from everyone, including his family—was revealed to us. His fondness for Mike Wheeler was also revealed in the fourth season, so it makes sense that fans would want to know if he ever told his childhood friend how he felt.
Does Will Tell Mike About His Feelings in Stranger Things?
Will Byers never explicitly tells Mike how he feels, at least, not in words. Stranger Things Season 4 made it clear that he has strong romantic feelings for Mike, which he had always hidden when speaking with him. Will was familiar with Mike and Eleven’s relationship, and, as a good friend to both of them, he decided to set his feelings aside. However, he could never help control his body language, which clearly hinted that he was deeply in love with Mike.
Now, if we discuss a particular instance where Will lost control of his emotions, you might recall the Van incident from the fourth season, in which Will discussed Eleven with Mike. He explained to his friend that El occasionally felt strange and misunderstood. Although Mike thought he was speaking for El, viewers understood the genuine emotions and significance of each word Will said.
Will was shy from the beginning, and he never realized his true identity until Season 5, which changed that for good. A lot has happened with him since he was dragged by the Demogorgon to The Upside Down in the first season. Initially, he was traumatized by it all, but in the final season, we see him moving on and accepting who he is. The primary thing that changed him was when he saw Robin with her girlfriend at the hospital. Later, when he talked to Robin, he got more clarity. Our boy finally decides to open up about his identity in front of his friends and family before moving ahead with their plan to kill Vecna.
Will stands before everyone, his head held high, talking about himself. He also says he has a crush on someone who is not a girl. However, he doesn’t call out Mike because he doesn’t want to risk losing their friendship by making it awkward.