86' baby

Welcome to hellfire

Valerie's pov

Why is he sorry.
Before I can even question the boys, they're back inside claiming they need to let Eddie know they found a replacement and that he's going to be relieved.
Little do they know, the boy isn't going to be frilled it's me. We've played together before and well- we all seen how our friendship turned out.
If you could even call it that.

I step my cigarette out, walking over to my bike.
" Alright Barb, I'm coming for ya. "I whisper to myself, quickly riding out of the school grounds and towards the police station.

Walking through these doors brings back
Memories I wish I didn't have to face. The last time I was in here I was screaming for help for my parents. Barely able to breathe, let alone get a word out. I hate it here. " Valerie?" The familiar voice pulls me from my thoughts. " long time no see. " We exchange a hug before she takes me through the station towards my uncles office. I wink at his deputies as we pass, knowing I've grown up into a decent looking young woman, I enjoy using it to my advantage. I really am gonna need the whole station in my back pocket for my antics. I'm of age to be able to be imprisoned after all.

" Valerie? Is everything okay? is Jane okay?. "  concern takes my uncles features. " she's okay, everything is okay. Speaking of, is she still going to California for that trip with Joyce , Mike and Will?. " he just nods, telling me to take a seat. He begins talking about his day and when Jane will be leaving. Apparently they're only going for the week as Joyce is considering moving. Can't really blame her. " Now why are you actually here Kiddo. " Oh right, I almost forgot. " I was wondering if I could get an address or a number for Barb. I was going to rock up to her house but considering she hasn't been at school, I don't think she even lives in Hawkins anymore. " I laugh - now wondering why I didn't just try and go over.
His expression now resembling the one the two boys had earlier. " Valerie... I don't know how to tell you this so I'm just going to go straight out and say it. " I look up at my uncle and realisation just hits me. " Don't say it. " standing to my feet, I feel my eyes start to water.
" I am so sorry Val... she passed away the same night as your parents. " He reaches for me. I move in time to dodge his hold. " why didn't you tell me. " anger starts to rise within me.
Hearing him apologise over and over before I can't take it anymore. I leave his office.
Heading straight for my bike. Nancy. She hid this from me. SHE KNEW.

I race my bike straight to the Wheelers, lucky for her she isn't home. Ignoring the calls from Mrs wheeler, I start my venture to the movie store. Surely Harrington knows where his pet his.
How could she do this to me.
I jump off my bike, practically sprinting inside.
" Where is she. " I can feel the tears running down my face. " wow wow wow, what's wrong ? " Harrington comes over the counter. " Where the fuck is Nancy. " I spit out. " She's either at work or the library. What's going on. "
Robin comes from the back room, immediately asking if I'm okay. " She's dead. Barbs dead and NANCY HID IT FROM ME." I'm shaking. The emotions becoming to much.

Harrington and Robin spend the next 5 minutes trying to calm me down before realisation hits me. Steve knew to. Everyone did.. everyone but me. I shrug them off me, demanding they tell me where my so called best friend is - " you know, the alive one. "
Within seconds I'm out the door and on my way to the high school. Apparently she was there working on some story for the paper.
I would've saved myself a lot of petrol and time if I had known she was there sooner. Spotting Steve's car in my review , I go faster- I'm not letting Harrington stop me.

Pulling into the school parking lot, I peg my helmet down and as if she knew, Nancy came out the school doors, giggling with a friend of hers.
" Oi, Wheeler!. " I yell at my friend, lighting a cigarette in the process. " Hey Val! Where have you been?. " watching as she tries to read my face while I take a drag from the stick between my fingers. Listening as Steve's car pulls in. " Tell me again, where did Barb move?." I question the brunette. Steve and Robin begin to defend Nancy and tell me to step away. She stutters over her words, getting sick of the nonsense and the ringing in my head.. I swing. Hitting my best friend. " Valerie ! " Harrington calls, jumping in front of Nancy. Taking the next hit instead. I can't stop. Swing after swing. Finally satisfied with the anger and hurt I've released, I step back , taking another drag of my cigarette.