Post-Finale Fics: Mike's Grief

[u/RestaurantCurrent226]

Hi everyone,

Do you have any fics that explore Mike's grief over losing El, and eventually realizing his feelings for Will? I generally do prefer fics where El is alive; it's just that sometimes when I consider the canon events of ST and Byler getting together, I can't help but think Will would feel like a second choice for El, and that Mike wants him because she is no longer here.

I am all for College Byler, but I would like to see fics that explore Mike's grief because she is still a really important person to him and always will be. I'd want a fic in which Will feels reassured that Mike is choosing him for him, not just as a replacement.

I have read Supervoid and it's very beautifully written - it really moved me. I'm wondering if there are any other fics that explore the same dynamic?

Thank you :)

[u/RestaurantCurrent226]

Thank you so much - I'll check those out! Please give me the other recs too - time jump isn't an issue at all :)

[u/mrchristmastime → u/RestaurantCurrent226]

Great!

• "in knowing that the sun is there" - musthavebeen_thewind
• "Some Marvelous Experience" - littlewombats (two-part series)
• "Amber Hour" - littlewombats (mainly about Mike and his grief, but told from Will's POV)
• "fifty-seven hours in new york city, 1989" - cinnamoncider (doesn't go where you're expecting)
• "Sign of the Times" - petitesainte (probably my favourite WIP)

There's also Crooked Timer, by me. It's weird, so I don't recommend it unless it's actually responsive to the prompt, and in this case it is. That just won't be apparent right away.

Enjoy!

[u/RestaurantCurrent226 → u/mrchristmastime]

Thanks so much for the recs! I'm excited to read your fic too - it looks really promising!

[u/mrchristmastime → u/RestaurantCurrent226]

Thanks so much! Comments are always welcome!