
They didn’t suggest the possibility of Byler though. At every turn they shut it down more and more. It was always a case of unreciprocated love. Mike has always been dating El, constantly talks about his feelings towards her, and talks about how the party are all his best friends. Will’s whole story with this has always been about having a crush on your best friend who likely doesn’t like you back. They didn’t queerbait you, you just didn’t pay attention to the story they were telling.