STAY AWAY.

5 : Christian

« - So ? What are you doing this summer ? » I asked Christian while we were sitting in the Hideaway.
« - I'm working as a mechanic in my dad's garage. » He said before the waitress put our drinks on the counter in front of us.
« - That's great, so you're going to college next year ? »
« - Yeah, what about you ? » He asked taking a gulp of his beer.

I started twirling my straw in my glass while staring into his eyes. His long brown hair reminded me of billy, they also had a very similar way to smile.

« - Since Steve isn't going, i don't know. I don't really want to leave him in here, and live by myself somewhere else. » I replied shrugging.
« - But you've been accepted in college right ? »
« - Yeah i did, in Harvard actually. » I said and he smiled.
« - What ? me too ! and it is actually a very big opportunity. »

But if i leave, i'm leaving Steve behind. And Billy. Am i really ready ?

We talked a little bit more while drinking, and we laughed. I loved spending time with him.

We got out of the pub and we started walking in the dark streets of Hawkins. A lot of people were out, walking with their friends or heading towards restaurants and bars.

Christian grabbed my hand to interlock his fingers with mine. I smiled and also did while we walked towards the park.
We arrived in front of the kid's playground, the place we used to hang out last year.

« - It's closed, we can't go in here. » I said seeing the grids locked with a lock.
« - like it'll stop me. » He shrugged.

He climbed on the side of the grids and jumped off to land on his feet. He looked at me and i giggled.

« - There's no way i'm doing that. Don't really wanna spend my summer with my leg in plaster. » I replied and he held his arms out for me.
« - Come on y/n, i'll catch you. »

I rolled my eyes and climbed up the grids. I looked down at Christian and he grabbed my waist to make me come down.
I looked at him deep in his eyes and he leaned in to kiss me but i pulled away and started running.

« - Catch me if you can, looser ! » I shouted while running towards the slide.

I was laughing like a child while running up the small stairs to go down the slide.
When i slipped down Christian caught me and made me turn around. We were still laughing like we were having a kindergarten party.

We then went over to the very small cabin perched in a tree. We climbed up and sat there. I looked at him as he was staring at the stars above us.

« - I saw that your ex boyfriend works at the pool. not too harsh ? » He asked looking at me.
« - Ugh Christian can we please not talk about him ? » I rolled my eyes and groaned.
« - Wow okay, sorry. What should we talk about then ? » He asked.

***

« - fuck y/n you feel so good. » Christian moaned in my neck.

I was riding him while he was sitting on my bed. One of his hand was giving him support behind him while the other one was holding my hip firmly.

I had my arms wrapped around his shoulders while i watched us in the mirror in front of me. I could see his muscular back and his hair were tickling my face.

I was moaning in his ear while he thrusted into me. But the only thing i could think about was Billy. I wanted to be in his arms, even if Christian was very attractive.

He came in me, in a long groan, and rested in head in the crook of my neck while he tried to catch his breath. I ran my hand through his brown locks, while still staring at myself in the mirror behind me. Did I really hook up with him thinking about Billy the whole time ?

Shortly after that, he lied down on my bad next to me. He wrapped his arm around my waist sticking his chest against my back and fell asleep. I heard his slight snores while I couldn't close an eye. After an hour of laying there with my brows furrowed, my mind tricking me, I escaped from his arms to stand up and leave my room.

I tiptoed downstairs and saw Steve sitting in the garden, on the edge of the pool. He had his legs dipping in the water while drinking a beer. I went to the bay window and opened it.

He turned his head to look at me and I saw a strange look on his face.

"- Stevie, what's up ?" I asked

He shrugged. I closed the window behind me and sat next to him. I lifted my sweats up from my ankles to dip my legs next to him. His small stereo was resting between us, playing The Police. I saw his pack of cigarettes next to him and grabbed one.

"- What's wrong ?" I asked again.
"- I feel like I don't belong anywhere. I mean, I used to be the shit in high school and now no one gives a fuck. While Jonathan Byers is living a true romance with Nancy Wheeler, every girl I see runs away from me like I'm some kind of freak." He said shooting his head.
"- Hey, relax. I get it, it sucks. But you have to understand that we're not in school anymore, no one gives a shit about popularity. Why won't you just be yourself for once ? I'm sure you'll find a girl who will love you for you." I said resting my hand on his shoulder.
"-Nah that's some fucking Disney advice y/n." He chuckled.
"- But it's true, Disney or not, scatterbrain."

We laughed together and he smiled.

"- How was it with mister blue eyes ?"
"- Oh shut up already." I groaned while rolling my eyes.
"- Did you two ..." He gestured around and I slapped his arm.
"- Jeez Steve come on, you're my brother. I'm not telling you about this, gross." I said while grinning.