Pretty Boy ~ Steve x Billy

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

DING! The bell rang signifying the end of first period which meant Steve had basketball next. Normally, he would have rocked up late, but it was basketball and he didn't want to, he couldn't, loose his place on the team.

The king of Hawkins high made his way swiftly out of maths, down the corridor to the gym where he was greeted by a boy ,slightly smaller than himself, who appeared to be new.

"Ah Steve, good to see you. This is Billy." the coach said pointing to the new whippersnapper. "He's joining the team so I thought you could help him settle in." The dirty blond was now darting a cheeky look in Steve's direction. Steve shrugged this off and thought nothing of it. "Yeah." he reluctantly replied. This is just what he needed, a new kid trying to be better than him.

"Great! You too go get changed and I'll see you out here in around 5 minutes for a warm up." the coach said. Steve walked off ahead of Billy, asserting dominance. He stroller into the changing rooms pushing the large, brown door open and, forgetting Billy was behind him, let go of it the door allowing it to swing back and smash Billy on the face.

Steve went to his usual spot and pulled his shirt off over his head. Billy had gone and stood right next to him completely ignoring the need for personal space. "Can you move over, I'm not gay." Steve warned. "God, never said you where." Billy stated raising an eyebrow and moved his things to the end of the bench. "Far enough for you." Bellowed Billy, drawing attention to the situation. Steve rolled his eyes and pulled his training shirt on.

Eventually, everyone was changed and warmed up so it was time for the teams. Of course Steve was team captain and to everyone's surprise Billy was the other. The teams where assembled and the match begun.

The tension between the two teams was high as the scores where 20 - 19 to Steve's team with only 5 minutes to go. Both teams where desperate to win and the game became more violent. People getting should barged and thrown to the floor as Billy gained possession of the ball. He made his was to the other end of the court, bent his knees, stretched his arms out above his head, when, out of no where, Steve came and smacked the ball out of his hands. This caused Billy to fall backwards, letting go of the ball.

Steve, too stunned to move, forgot about the ball and stood staring at the dirty blond haired boy who was lying on the floor in front of him, blood dripping from his nose. The ball must have hit his nose. Despite this he just lied on the floor cackling with laughter.

Everyone trotted over to see what had happened. A crowd formed around Billy as the coach pushed through them all. ''Right then, we better get you to the nurse.'' The coach stated, helping Billy to his feet. ''Erm... Tommy can you escort Mr Hargrove to the nurse.'' Tommy nodded and walked out of the room, Billy beside him. ''Well don't just stand there, go get changed, chop chop.'' the coach grunted, clapping his hands. ''Harrington I want word with you.''

Steve turned round and walked back over to the coach. He waited for everyone to leave before starting. ''You a good player Harrington and I don't want to loose you before the big game but I'm going to have to punish you for what you just did.'' he forewarned. ''But I didn't mean to...'' Steve whimpered, nearly in tears. ''I'm sorry. I'll let you play in the big game next week but after that you'll have to go.'' Steve was furious. He had just lost his place on the basketball team to some newbie with a mullet. He hadn't even done anything wrong. He stood up and stormed into the changing rooms.

He snatched his towel off the peg and went to the showers where everyone else was chatting away about what had just happened. ''Did you see all the blood?'' ''I can't believe Steve did that.'' ''What do you think coach is telling him?'' ''Do you think Billy's alright?'' ''I hope Steve gets kicked off the team.'' It dropped silent as Steve splashed his way past everyone to the empty shower head at the far end of the room.

No one dared to take their eyes off Steve in fear he'd hit them next. Steve ignored this and got showered as he usually did. ''Hey Steve.'' It was Brad. He'd clearly been forced by the others to go talk to him. You could tell by the shakiness in his voice. Steve looked up and glared at Brad. ''Erm... I..I was just wondering..... what coach said to you.'' he stuttered. ''Why do you care?'' Steve snapped. ''Oh erm.... just curious.'' Brad nervously chuckled. ''Yeah well don't be.'' Steve warned turning off his shower. He splashed his way back out the door darting a murderous look at everyone starting at him. Steve got changed and went to lunch.