"I didn't need a hero, Billy." Darian sneers, dusting off his coat, eyes glaring.
Billy only smirks, reaching over and untangling one of Darians dark curls, quickly catching himself, pulling his hand back. "It didn't seem like that a minute ago." B...
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Hawkins, Indiana
November 1984
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One Month Later
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Max grimaces at her mom and clips a hairpiece into her head, "Ow that hurts." She whines
Susan smiles, "It's gonna be worth it. Promise." Susan states
Billy slowly walks up, staring timidly at his step-sister. The Christmas tree shone brightly behind him. He brings up a cookie past his lips, stopping when he takes her in. She looked beautiful. Despite everything, he reluctantly cares for her. Max looks up and she glares over at him.
Susan also looks up. "Billy?" Susan asks "Uh, I-I can take her to the dance if that's okay?" Billy asks, avoiding Max's confused gaze. Susan smiles. "That would be lovely, thank you Billy." Susan says, it was the first time he has ever offered to take Max.
Billy offers a forced smile and he walks off. "Ready when you are." Billy whispers
It was almost like an olive branch, a plead for forgiveness. Max wasn't even close to forgiving him, but it was a start.
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Jamie watched amused as Darian fussed over Kurt's hair. The two stared into a mirror. "How's that?" Darian asks, fluffing Kurt's hair and defining his coiled hair.
Kurt hums, eyeing himself and he nods in approval. "It's good, good." Kurt praises, smiling. Darian returns the smile. "You look great Kurt, you're going to knock them all dead." Darian teases
Jamie stands, leaning her chin on Kurt's shoulder, meeting his gaze through the mirror. "Mmm, I approve." Jamie states, smirking at her brother.
Darian chuckles and he turns around, meeting Steffy's gaze. She looked teary-eyed. "Your guy's dad would be so proud." Steffie sniffles
Jamie and Kurt turn and smile. "Thanks, Stef." Jamie whispers
"God I wish he was here to see you two." Stef says, making her way over and dragging both of them into a hug. Darian watches with a smile, grabbing his camera and snapping a photo of the unconventional family.
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A brown BMW slowly pulls up to the Link Household, inside was Steve and Dustin.
Dustin leans forward to peer up at the house. "Why are we here?" Dustin asks "We're picking up Darian and Kurt." Steve states, putting the car in park, honking once. Dustin whips his head around and he hisses at Steve. Steve looks at him confused. "You're going wake the neighborhood!" Dustin whispers
Steve chuckles, shaking his head.
Soon the door opens and two shadowed figures appear past the door. Darian quickly ushers Kurt into the back seat, following right after him.
Steve stares at him with a smile. The two were the only ones in the car who were casually dressed, even if they had plans afterward. "What's going on with your hair?" Kurt asks, peering at Dustin.
Dustin lifts an eyebrow. "What I can't care for my hair?" Dustin asks, pink dusting his cheeks. Kurt giggles to himself. Darian smirks.
"Hey, he looks good." Steve states in Dustin's defense.
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The car slowly pulled up to the school. Darian turns to Kurt, tilting his head with a smile. "Knock'em dead kid." Darian states
"You know it." Kurt states proudly, stepping out of the vehicle. "You're good with him, I haven't seen Kurt this happy in a while." Dustin states
"He's one of my best friends, I know him." Darian states, he knows that Kurt needs every ounce of happiness he can get. Darian's eyes moved across the parking lot, his eyes locking with Billy's, who sat in his Camaro.
Darian swallows harshly before snapping his gaze to Steve, who is already watching him. It still hurts thinking about Billy but Steve was a wonderful distraction, maybe he will become more than that.
Darian could only hope.
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Darian finally sat in the front seat. The two teens sat in silence as they ate pizza. Steve hums in pleasure, nodding. "This is fucking phenomenal." Steve groans, making Darian laugh.
They sat in Steve's car, enjoying a pie. "I know! I can't believe we found this place!" Darian exclaims, taking a large bite of his pizza. "This should be our spot, we come here every Friday night and we just devour a box, just the two of us." Steve asks
Darian's heart jumps, his adam's apple bobbing up and down as he swallows. Darian clears his throat and he smiles. "Uh, yeah, that sounds great." Darian states "It's a date." Steve jokes
