I see, I care. *Billy Hargrove*

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     You opened the door to Billy's Camaro and took a seat in the front "Where to L/n" Billy turned to you licking his teeth and starting his car.
"Where ever you wanna take me Hargrove" he smirked and sped off down the road away from the school. You rolled down your window and laid your forearms on the frame gently resting your head on them as he drove to god knows where. "so what's your story Hargrove?" You asked without moving your focused eyes away from the blurring sky.
"What do you mean?" He asked turning down the blasting radio taking quick glances at you. You leaned up from the window and rested against the back of the seat swinging your feet through the open window in the process.
"I mean, why'd you move from California to of all places Hawkins" You reiterated and looked over at him. He took a glance at you before pulling off the road and stopping in front of the woods.
"Just did" he shrugged opening is car door giving you the shortest answer possible. 
"Where are you going?" You yelled out the window
"Come on L/N" he smirked walking into the woods. You rolled your eyes and stepped out of the car following after him

"Hargrove?" You asked into the seemingly empty woods when you stumbled upon an opening at a lake "wow" You said under your breath. Billy stood at the end of the dock looking at the water. His hands in his pockets. You untied your shoes and set them at the end of the dock before stepping onto it and walking to where Billy was. You sat on the edge and dangled your feet in the cool water.
"So Hargrove.." You started causing him to look down at you "How many girls have you brought here since you moved to Hawkins" You kicked your foot through the water gently.
"What do you mean" he asked slipping his boots off and joining you on the edge.
"Come on Hargrove, we all know you love the female attention. So how many" you looked at him. He smirked slightly with his mouth agape.
"Three" he finally answered
"Wow only three I'm surprised.. how romantic" You joked "let me guess, the other two threw themselves at you and were some rich girls that you met at the pool" He looked over to you slightly stunned.
"What are you playing at L/n"
"Everyone has a type, I'm just assuming that's yours"
"Yeah, and what if it's not" he leaned back on his hands
"Well then I'd be very surprised" You leaned forward on your hands. You both sat in silence just enjoying the atmosphere. "Well" you spoke up
"Well what" He looked over at you.
"Am i right" he let out a single chuckle and turned his attention to the sky.
"I think you already knew the answer to that" 
"Yeah I just like to hear that I'm right" you smirked as Billy shook his head. You looked down at the watch and realized just how long you had been sitting at the dock. "Hargrove, i have to get home before my dad" You spoke standing up and walking towards your pile of shoes and socks.
"Alright L/N, let's get going" he followed after you once he had put his boots back on. You silently thanked him as you got into the car and he drove off towards your shared neighborhood. You were slightly shocked when he didn't bother turning his music on and wasn't speeding for once. You shook it off as he pulled onto your street. He stopped the car in front of his house, you immediately threw your seat belt off and grabbed your bag jumping out of the car. 
"Thanks Hargrove!" You shouted racing towards your house seeing your dads car in the driveway.

You walked into the living area only to see your dad in the same position he was this morning. Passed out on his recliner surrounded by empty beer bottles "Fucker didn't even go to work" You huffed somehow still surprised by his actions. You started collecting the bottles placing them in the recycling. You knew he would yell at you to pick them up later on anyways. You walked into the kitchen to find a note on the fridge 'Going out, don't wait up -mom.' You sighed and looked at the clock on the wall. 3:52. You grabbed your skateboard and walked towards the front door running a hand through your hair. You quickly rode off to the arcade before you missed your shift.
"You're late" Keith said as you stepped into the building
"Fuck off Keith" You said clocking in. Your head turned at the chime of the bell on the door and saw Jonathan and your little sister Gabbie walk through the door.
"Sissy!" she cheered running up to you hugging onto your body.
"Hi Gabs" You smiled down at her "Thank you for getting her" You smiled up at Jonathan
"It's no problem, where should I put your guitar?" he asked nicely
"Behind the counter would be great" You smiled pulling out a couple dollars from your wallet, converting them to quarters you handed them to Gabbie and she ran off into the almost empty arcade.
"Where did you disappear to" Jonathan asked jumping on the counter top
"Off" You pointed at him and he hoped down rolling his eyes "I went to the lake" you said handing some random kid quarters
"With Billy?" he asked again and you just stared down at the register "Y/n/n he's bad news"
"Tell me something i don't know Jonathan" You looked over at him "It was a one time thing" you heard the familiar roaring of Billy's Camaro coming closer "Speak of the devil" you muttered but Jonathan must not of heard you. You watched a red haired girl who looked around will's age get out of the car and flip him the bird before stepping into the arcade as he sped off.
"Can I have some quarters" she asked obviously annoyed handing you a 5 dollar bill.
"Will do, are you Billy's sister or something" she looked at you annoyed.
"Why what are you another one of his whore's" Your eyes widened and Jonathan laughed
"He wishes I was" You laughed yourself.
"Sorry, didn't mean to say that" she said annoyed looking out the window "oh god" she said again. You followed her gaze and saw Will, Mike, Lucas, and Dustin.
"Oh look the Brady bunch" You smiled nudging Jonathan as the younger boys looked through the window.
"You know those losers?" she asked again looking back to you.
"Sadly, if they give you trouble tell me i'll beat their asses" you winked
"Thanks, i'm Max" she smiled extending her hand for a shake. You shook it with your own and smiled at her.
"I'm Y/n, I live across the street from you"
"Are you the girl that always sits on her roof that Billy watches through the window" you coked your head
"Yours truly I suppose, that's a little creepy though" she locked eyes with your skateboard in the corner
"You skate?" her face lit up.
"Yeah, maybe I could show you a few things?" You asked
"That'd be sick. Well i'm gonna go use these before that dick wad comes back" You chuckled
"Have fun Max" You smiled and she waved stepping away "What a sweet girl" You smiled at Jonathan
"Nothing at all like her brother" he replied watching his little brother and friends outside the window
"Do me a favor, if anyone asks for quarters help em out. I'm gonna have a word with those dorks" you shook your head amused. 
"Will do" he hopped over the counter as you exited the Arcade the bell on the door announcing your presence to the preteens.
"Alright, why are you guys staring at max through the binoculars like shes some type of alien" you crossed your arms leaning against the wall.
"Hi Y/n" Mike said from behind their bush
"Just talk to the girl" you  groaned "She knows you guys are following her"
"Ah shit we've been compromised" Dustin groaned You rolled your eyes
"You are such odd children and Helpless" you pointed at them and walked back inside.

You made your walk back to your house Gabbie's body body tightly wrapped around yours as you struggled to carry her and all your stuff, You heard billy's Camaro as max poked her head out of the window.
"Do you need a ride?" she asked
"Hey max!" You smiled and looked down at the very tired 7 year old in your arms "Please" you nodded and opened the back door setting Gabbie down before crawling in next to her
"Hey L/N" Billy said looking at you through the rear view mirror a sickening smirk on his face.
"Hargrove" You nodded situating Gabbie in your lap. The car pulled up in front of their house and Max immediately jumped out heading inside. You opened the door and tried to grab hold of everything carefully balancing it all.
"Come on Gabs" You said to the sleepy girl. 
"Can you carry me" she mumbled
"I have to carry my other stuff Gabbie"
"Need some help?" Billy asked
"Whoa Hargrove are you actually being nice"
"Shut up L/N" he smiled picking up Gabbie. She immediately grabbed a hold of him. You grabbed your back pack, skateboard, and guitar and walked towards your house. You fished the keys out of your back pocket and opened the door to your house. You groaned at your dad in the same exact position this time with new bottles and the TV on.
"Sissy is daddy OK" You looked over at Gabs and quickly came up with an excuse covering the entrance of the living area with your body.
"He's just tired baby" You looked at Billy as he looked at you sympathetically "Baby, show Billy your room" You said and huffed as she pointed to the stairs resting her head on his shoulder. You smiled lightly at how sweet he was being then quickly frowned turning back to your dad. You rubbed your tired eyes and started collecting the new bottles. You set them by the back door and made your way to the stairs only to see Billy descending them. 
"Thanks Hargrove" You spoke tiredly.
"Yeah anytime L/N" he looked at his watch on his arm "Shit i gotta go" You smiled at him sympathetically
"Go" You nudged your head towards the door. He nodded and swiftly walked out of the house you locked the door after him. You peeked your head into Gabbie's room to see her fast asleep. You smiled to yourself and walked towards your room as the yelling began across the street. You looked over at your window sadly. You opened your window and stepped onto the roof taking your usual spot as you waited for the yells to finish. You reached into your pocket and pulled out a package of cigarettes. A dirty habit and you knew that but still indulged in the stick of nicotine.  Soon enough Billy stormed out his front door and towards his Camaro. He opened the door then looked up at you, You smiled sadly and patted the spot next to you on the roof. He stood still for a while as if he was contemplating what to do before he closed the door and made his way towards you. He climbed up the drain pipe and took a seat next to you.
"Billy" You gasped at his busted lip and eyebrow. You put your hand on his cheek before putting out the recently lit cancer stick.
"What are you doing?" he asked his voice hoarse as you climbed back through your window returning shortly with a damp rag.
"Can i?" You asked lightly getting a nod in response. You pressed the cloth to his Eye brow as he winced "Sorry" You pulled your hand away.
"No its ok" He nodded getting you to continue cleaning his wounds. You started to wipe the blood from his lip as he locked eyes with you. It wasn't until now that you'd noticed his eyes would shift from Green, Blue and Grey. You finished up and set the cloth down sitting next to him as he sniffled quietly. You gulped before grabbing his hand and interlocking your fingers. He held on as if i was gonna fall and continued looking at the roof under him. You sighed and laid your head on his shoulder. after a bit of silence and just enjoying his presence you felt his head hit the top of your own and a smile ghosted on your lips.



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*Edited 8/6/20*