Sugar pills

Part 35

"Max. I really don't think I can-"

"Billy. The Billy Hargrove. Can't do this?"

"It's too much Max. I've never been like this"

"Well get used to it"

"I'm gonna fucking die."

"Stop exaggerating"

"I'M THIS CLOSE TO SUFFUCATING WITH THIS SHIRT" Billy said louder. (Hm... Robin....hm...)

Billy had put on a fancy deep blue shirt that, to his absolute dismay, had no buttons. Billy was one to rarely ever wear shirts or wear shirts with buttons so he could just unbutton the first few. But now that he had to go to this dinner with Steve, he had to wear something decent. And it couldn't be a regular shirt, Max had picked him a slightly tight on his chest yet loose shirt that seemed somewhat fancy. It looked nice of course, but Billy hadn't worn something so nice, something so important looking in years. perhaps never. He didn't even know where Max got it. She refused to tell him. 

Billy's hair was normal. Nothing too special. He'd brushed it, put some products in it that Max wasn't allowed to see or use. Yet even Max could see that Steve would go wild seeing Billy's hair and the shirt he wore. Jeans too. But who cares about the pants. 

Max had to give it to Billy, he looked.... stunning. "You know this is a dinner with Steve AND Hopper. And the little telekinetic. Always forget her name" Billy muttered. Max shook her head "I guess. Yet I'd find it hilarious to see the way Steve can't focus on anything because of how you look. And Hopper just eyeing Steve suspiciously" Max laughed quietly. She can only imagine how El would react to Steve's gawking at Billy. Billy sighed "Mhm. Yeah. " He pretended to seem annoyed, but it was obvious he was actually quite happy to be included like this with Max. "alright then. Billy, I wish you luck" she said in an exaggerated voice that caused even Billy to chuckle. He started to walk off, his black dress shoes making small sound against the old wooden floors. And in no time, he was out the door and in his Camaro. 

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Steve was an absolute mess. He wore a plain white shirt and a light blue jeans jacket (denim I guess) over it and to match it all off he wore black jeans. El kept telling him he looked amazing but Steve knew damn well he looked terrible. His hair was a mess. He had been in the middle of getting his hair ready as always when the door rang. Hopper was out to work, and he'd be back in an hour or so before dinner. Dustin had decided it was the perfect time to come over. So, there he stood with a big smile when Steve opened the hair. "Hey Ste-!" Dustin was cut off because of Steve "Dustin, of any time you could've showed up, you decide now is just it!?" Steve yells. Dustin stares at him and simply nods. "Am I disrupting something? What happened to your hair?"

"I was in the middle of that!" Steve yelled before he got out of the doorway and ran back to the bathroom. A silent invitation for Dustin. Or at least that's what the boy took it as. 

"Why are you all dressed up?" Dustin kept asking. Steve went back to work while he mumbled "Dinner, we're having a guest and as much as I love you, Dustin, you're not invited this time" Steve said, pointing at him with the brush Steve had in hand. Dustin only stared at him blankly. "Who's coming over that's got you all dressed up?" Dustin asked. 

Steve stayed silent. 

"Who?" Dustin tried again. Yet Steve stayed quiet.

Dustin tried again with a sly smile "Is it finally Robin?" 

Steve slammed his hand on the counter "Dustin! It has been over a year, over a year! That I have told you that I WON'T date Robin!" Steve yelled. "Then is it Nancy?" Dustin raised his eyebrows. Steve sighed "You're so annoying. No, it's not Nancy OR Robin. You know, there are other reasons I won't date Robin. It's not just because I like someone else or some shit" Steve scolded Dustin. 

Now Dustin just stayed quiet. He didn't know who it could be. Those two were the only ones that came to his mind. Steve sighed again "It's.... it's Billy" 

...

"Hargrove? Billy Hargrove?" Dustin broke the silence. "Yes. Now get out of the cabin and run off to Mike or Will! I don't care, just go you little!" "Okay, okay!" Dustin laughed before he scurried off. A moment later the door shutting was heard. Steve shook his head. These kids...

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Steve was already sat, Hopper was serving the plates, getting everything ready. Sure, the table wasn't that big, but it could definitely fit 4 people. Hopper had made whatever he could cook up. Nothing fancy but edible. He had cooked up chicken breast, peas, a bit of mashed potatoes and a little set of gravy. (Somethin' like that. The food literally has NO matter to the chapter so if you'd like, think of them eating froot loops) Stev had his leg bouncing, his fingers tapping on the table, and his eyes darting to the window every five minutes. He had somewhat styled his hair again. His clothes were fine. Though now there was a little smear of the mashed potatoes on his shirt while he had tried to help hopper cook. El was dressed normally, seeing no importance to dress up if Billy was coming over. Hopper had finished serving the last plate when suddenly a knock rang through the cabin. Steve immediately went stiff. Hop glanced at him and even he couldn't help but smirk a little to himself. El giggled when she saw the absolute anxiety in Steve. A swarm of butterflies went through Steve. 

This was just dinner! Steve kept telling himself. Just dinner. A family dinner. Hopper, El, Billy, and him. Just a dinner! this isn't even a date.... Why did he even dress up.... what if Billy thinks he's exaggerating.... it's not a date... Maybe that kiss didn't even mean anything... maybe it was just to cheer him up- 

The knock was heard again causing the intrusive thoughts to vanish away from Steve. "Are you gonna get it Steve or..." Hopper mumbled. Steve quickly got up and scurried to the door. With a gulp, he grabbed the knob and opened the door slowly until he finally came face to face with the man that had his feelings all up in a knot.

"Billy..." Steve barely whispered. His eyes scanned over Billy. A strange heat rising up to his cheeks. His hands clutching into fists. "Hi Steve" Billy said in a quiet slick voice. Not trying to ruin the moment with any humor or unnecessary comments. Billy felt his own face cover with a deep, deep blush. 

The way Steve's eyes brightened up when he saw him. The way he was looking at him right now. Billy didn't believe anyone had ever seen him like that. With such... happiness. With such awe. Billy let himself soak up the small moment. Steve's eyes trailed back up and met his again. Blue and brown met. "Come in" Steve whispered, moving away from the doorway. Billy only smiled at him before he entered the cabin. A small little trickle of fear went through him when he met eyes with Hopper. He bit his lip. 

"Thank you, for uh, having me over" Billy tried to keep his voice as polite as possible. Hopper only nodded "Thank you for coming." Hopper added. El stared at Billy causing him to switch his stare from the older man to the small little girl. "Hey...." Billy trailed off. 

Still no name popped up. 

"El" Steve piped up. shoving Billy, a little to the side. Billy cleared his throat "El" He repeated with another smile. El only smiled back. Billy slowly walked over to the table, sitting down and looked over at Steve who still had eyes full of awe and affection. "Sit down Steve" Hopper chuckled quietly. Steve blushed even harder in embarrassment as he quickly sat down. 

((( I'm planning that when Hop hands him the plate, Billy might react to the thought of having a homemade meal. and more awaits on this dinner! You shall have to wait for Part two for it though!!!!)))

(Anyway, I hope your day has been absolutely amazing. Halloween is in one week! And then spooky season will be over._.)

(But then there's christmas and I still love christmas so much!!!! Alrighty then, I love you, have an amazing day/night! <3)