You have been living in the upside down for quite a while now, at least since you were 9. You barely remember how or when you got here, as all of your past memories are a blur. Living here was no easy feat, but you somehow managed. You don't even know how long it's been, but long enough to memorize everything.

Which is how you noticed when things felt off. When food went missing in your 'home'. Thats when you found out it was because of a little boy named Will. He had gotten stuck here and couldn't find his way out. You helped him escape and find his family, and he eventually came back to rescue you.

He was very thankful of your help (like anyone would) so he brought you home with him. It was quite awkward to watch his mom and brother cry heavily over their missing boy, as emotions weren't really normal to you (surviving was all you knew.) Once that passed, Will introduced you. But you couldn't help but notice his older brother, who sparked an unfamiliar warmth in your chest.

The family let you in and let you shower and change into a new set of clothes. It was confusing but comfortable. Now you were sat outside, looking out into the sky in awe. It was weird to not have to worry about being in constant fear.

"Hey." A quiet but soft voice came from behind you, which you recognized to be Jonathan.