Halley's Comet|| Eddie munson, Billy Hargrove

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Billys pov
I haven't peeled my eyes from her. She's bruised already. Her neck is bruised. The only bruises that should be on her neck are hickeys from Eddie and I. If we get to that point. Steve says "you both really care about her huh?" I nod. I do, I care about her more than anything. She is my everything. She's so perfect. In every way. I'd have never expected for a beautiful, shy, funny, innocent girl like her to go for an angry, cocky, asshole like me. But I thank her every day for taking a chance on and with me.

I kiss her knuckles "I didn't get with her to get back at you Steve. I got with her and I'm still with her because I like her. You might not believe it with our uh...past. But I do. I care for her. I don't care if you like me or not. You don't have to. I'll only leave her if she asks me to" "I don't like you hargrove. But I like you for and with her. You're a different person with her." He tells me.

I nod "she...she brings out the best in us" "if you hurt her-" I cut him off "what? You'll hurt me? Steve you didn't even put hands on emerson at the party and I told you she was drugged. Got a better chance of being hurt if I punch myself in the face for hurting her than you doing anything" a voice mutters "ow"

Her eyes flutter and I push the doctor button and greet with a small smile "hi baby" she looks around and sees me and Eddie "hi guys" I move the beds controls and help her sit up more. She sees Steve "hi" he says "hales I just about had a heart attack. All of them are gonna pay for what they've done promise"

"I WANT TO SEE MY CHILD!" A males voice says and I tense. Hopper says "I don't think that's a good idea right now" "I don't care!" Her father snaps and the door opens. She freezes and he says "Halley" he says "dad" she says back awkwardly. Him and her mother come in and take a seat "what happened? We got another call that you were here and were told we had to be here" wow they're not here because they're worried. Or want to be. They're here because they have to be.

He sees Eddie and I "who's this?" I say "I'm Billy. And that's Eddie. Her boyfriends" she squeezes our hand, it's trembling slightly. I kiss her knuckles. "Boyfriends, plural?" He asks not impressed. Her mom slaps his shoulder "stop it I think it's sweet. Look at how they look at her." How do we look at her? Eddie says "yeah...plural" her father asks "okay boyfriends plural, mind telling me what's going on?" With an attitude.

I grit out annoyed "she was attacked and threatened by Emerson's friend to lie and drop those charges against him. I got there and he was choking her and she passed out and hit her head when I got him off of her and she wasn't waking up. She's got a concussion" he huffs "she got you in on that lie too?" "She's not lying. I was there I'm the one who took her to  the hospital with Eddie. I was only gone to use the bathroom for a few minutes and she had a new drink and was acting off. She was passed out. He drugged her. And there's voice recorded proof in the form of a confession" I snap.

"Young man who do you think you have an attitude with?" He snaps I glare his way "I'm talking to a shit father who beat on his daughter that refused to drop the charges against your bosses son" she warns me slightly "Billy" "young man I think you need to leave and never see her again" he snaps. I reply "it'll be a cold day in hell that I abandon Halley. I refuse to be another you in her life." "Hopper escort him out" her father orders. She tightens her grip on my hand and I stroke her hair out of her face and behind her ear and kiss her forehead "I'm here princess" "now hopper I want him! And that freak over there gone!" her father snaps and her breathing fastens and the monitors do too. A doctor comes in "ms harrington breathe" he tries to coach but her asshole father keeps going "I want them both out of here now!" She shakes her head clutching mine and Eddie's hands for dear life and Eddie says "hey hales. It's okay. You're okay. Look at me" she does and he nods "you're doing so good baby girl. What's five things you can see?" She mutters "you. Billy. Hopper. Doctor, Steve" he nods "good good. Four things you can hear" she hears her father "what is he doing?! I want them gone right now and a restraining order for them! They're the ones who drugged her I bet" my head whips over and I go to get up fed up with this asshole but hopper stops me "she needs you Billy. Sit" i sit as Eddie says "don't focus on that focus on me pretty girl? Okay? You're doing so good."

She nods "him, hopper, beeping, my heart" he kisses her temple "three things you can touch" "you and Billy and the bed" she says her voice shaky and her breath calming. "Two things you can-" he's cut off by her father "cmon get outta that bed Halley! Right now! Cut the act! You're coming home!" She shakes and it makes her spiral as he comes over and I stand protectively and glare "step back. And get out. Now."

"You can't make me" he snaps. "Halley! Now!" He continues and out of the corner of my eye I see her flinch and reach for her IV. Eddie stops her shaky hand. I chuckle licking my lips "wanna bet?" "Billy" hopper warns. "Nah chief I got this. He wants to be escorted out. Who am I to deny such a request?" I say. He grabs my shoulder "she is in the middle of a severe panic attack Billy. She doesn't need you to assault her father. She needs you. Just like when you saved her at the party. And from today. She needs you Billy. Okay?" I see Steve trying to help Eddie and nothings working anymore. I huff. One day I'm going to kick his fucking ass. But todays not that day sadly.

I warn him "another day" and hopper says "get out and that is a police order! Disobey and I'll arrest you for tampering with an investigation!" Her father glares "she's my child you can't do this!" "No, she's my child Frank. In every way that counts. You're never here. And you don't try to be either. Guess who goes to parent teacher meetings? Me. Who gets her soup when she's sick? Me. Who buys her new school supplies every year? Me. Who got her to the hospital when she was assaulted twice? Me. Who was there after? Me. Who feeds her when the money you send runs out and she's too afraid to ask you for more? Me. Who does she go to when she needs anything and everything? Me...because she doesn't feel loved with either of you! She doesn't. She's going through the hardest times in her life right now and all you care about is your job. And making your asshole of a boss happy, because his son is just like him. And I hope every day that Steve doesn't end up like you because he could be a great kid without your influence. Now go" wow. Why didn't she tell us that?

I just got the impression that they care about one another and are close. I didn't know he basically is the father she needs and deserves in her life already. Even more reason for him to adopt her. He glares "this isn't over. Julianne let's go!" Her mother jumps from him. And follows him with a look to her. She looked...torn.

Eddie sighs and kisses her. What the hell? She doesn't need a kiss right now! She needs to stop having a panic attack! He breaks the kiss and her heart monitor and breathing go to normal though it does spike when his lips touch hers...cute. He sees my look and says "me kissing her made her breath catch and stop and slow." I nod and Steve sighs "what was that?" Eddie says "panic attack... I used to get them at school all the time from the bullying. Eventually I stopped caring and started smoking weed to relax. But asking the questions and her answering was working but her father just made it worse." The doctor says "I'm dr Ronan. Can you give us room so I can do a few tests?" We get out of his way but watch him like a hawk. He finishes "her vitals are clear. Her brain functions are okay and her eyes are reacting accordingly to the light. She can go home once the paper work is done. She's to take these and not go to school until she's cleared to do so. I don't see you two leaving her side any time soon so I'll make note for you two as well" motioning to me and Eddie. We nod "thank you"