Thalassophile (Billy Hargrove)

One Bed

Chapter 16
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Billy and I hung out a few times after that, but he was taking double shifts at the pool recently, so he wasn't around much. I felt so strongly for him in such a short time I was convinced something was going to ruin the incredible times I had with him. It was too good to be true, right? Or was this the universe rewarding me after putting me through hell...

The week dragged on, and soon it was Friday afternoon again. I was looking through my locker for my History homework for next period when my locker was slammed shut "hey-" my back came crashing towards the lockers, and a pair of soft lips connected on mine.

"I missed you," Billy said, panting as he rested his forehead on my own, his hands on my cheek. "I missed you more, but why are you kissing me in school? Someone might see us." Billy turned his head toward the few guys staring at us at the end of the hallway.

"Please, those are the stoners; they can't tell their head from their ass. Listen, I want to take you out." He said, fixing my hair and leaning on the lockers opposite from me.

"like a date?" I said, putting my bag on my shoulder.

"Yeah, no shit." He licked his lips wet before coming back over to pick up my books. "what do you think."

"I'm down; when?" I said, taking the books and putting them in my bag. "Today after school until Saturday afternoon."

"Huh?"

"It's an overnight date."

"Since when are dates overnight?"

"Listen, just pack a fancy dress and some comfortable clothes, okay, and tell Mrs. Francisco your sleeping over at the Wheelers."

"Speaking of wheeler," I said, which made Billy clear his throat.

"Look, I didn't want to bring anything up, but there's talk, and you know how this town is with gossip, but Um, are you and Karen...." Billy raised a brow.

I took a deep breath and whispered, "Are you screwing her?" "What!" He said loudly, getting the stoner's attention before bringing his voice down.

"No, the ladies just flirt with me, so I flirt back; obviously, they aren't getting that reaction or thrill from their husbands, so if I can provide them with something that excites them, then why not."

I raised my eyebrows "look; I'm not sleeping with your best friend's mom, I assure you." He said, holding my hands.

Suddenly I felt stupid for even asking. "Kai." He lifted my chin up with his finger "the only person I'm screwing is you." I rolled my eyes but smiled.

"Okay, I gotta go." He kissed my hands before walking off, not before he pushed a stoner against the wall threatening not to tell anyone what they saw.

Billy and I decided to keep our relationship on the low since half the schools girls still saw Billy as the new hot guy they wanted to hook up with, and for the past four years, I had managed to keep a low profile. And I didn't want to be on a Deadpool made by horny Hawkins girls.

Plus, something about our relationship being a secret seemed sexy and hot to both of us, sneaking around stealing kisses when no one is looking; it felt enchanting to be his, especially when other girls wanted to.

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My parents' trip lasted longer, and only my dad could come down and hung with me for a few days before heading back, so I was left with Mrs. Francisco for a little longer.

"Alright, bye, Mrs. Francisco," I said, waking out the door with my backpack packed. I told her Nancy and I were having a girls' night sleepover, and I wouldn't be back until tomorrow night which isn't suspicious because it's what I do most nights.