Mikes touch for El is always casual but for Will it lingers

Like with any direct contact they have he doesnt necessarily lean into it. When hes standing next to her he never leans into her or seems like he wants more of that touch. Its like their touch is quick and casual, it’s not like he’s waiting for more. They never really have scenes where that physical tension builds even when theyre full on making out, it’s just not really passionate, which granted they are young in that scene but still you would think he would look more interested. He never really looks for that intamicy and only responds to it when she initiates it, like he doesn’t melt into her touch if that makes sense.

But with Will its like every touch kinda lingers, even just a brush of an elbow or a bump of a knee, or a touch of his shoulder. Its like he takes any opportunity he gets to get close to him and lingers. He doesn’t move away but stays there for a long time. They never introduced those subtle details between El and Mike, which is just strange. It creates a sense of seperation and lacks intimacy, like he never fully feels comfortable enough to lean into her touch. Its like he’s looking for the next opportunity to move away. But with Will and Mike its like even when they stand next to each other they lean into each other without thinking, like their shoulders are pressed together and they find any opportunity to stand close to each other.

The same could be said about the way Mike looks at Will vs El. For El its always quick and never lingers, a lot more casual and not necessarily anything deep, but for Will it lingers every time and he gets lost in his eyes.