"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
June 1985
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Hawkins Mall
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Darian stood behind the front desk of Squealers Radio, wearing blue ripped jeans, a flannel around his waist, and a muscle shirt. The manager had a certain look he wanted his staff to go for, so Darian was a bit out of his element.
"Lookie here, baby Wheeler dressed in ripped jeans and flannel. Alert the media!" A familiar voice teases
Darian looks up and he grins, Jeffery Byers steps into the small shop, looking better than he did weeks ago. "It's dress code!" Darian replies with a chuckle.
"Well, you look good," Jeffery states, leaning forward onto the counter, eyeing him up and down. Darian lifts an eyebrow, amused. "Thanks, so do you," Darian replies
"God, I missed you Dare, let me take you out, tonight, just us?" Jeffery asks
Darian softly shakes his head. "I can't, sorry pal. I have a date." Darian says "damn, someone already beat me to it, well, if it doesn't work out, you have my number." Jeffery teases
"Thanks, Jeff. Now are you here to loiter or are you going to actually buy something? I know Will would really like this new Smiths album, just came out." Darian says, he reaches over and he grabs a copy.
Jeffery hums, lifting the album. "He has been lacking in the music department, ring me up handsome." Jeffery teases, earning a smirk.
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After Jeffery left, Steve peered around the corner, making sure no one saw him before he approached Darian.
Darian turns around only to jump in shock, clutching his chest. "Jesus Steve, warn a guy." Darian laughs
Steve grins softly, amused.
"What did Jeffery want?" Steve asks
Darian hums, "Well this is a record store, so take a wild guess." Darian teases
Steve chuckles, rolling his eyes. "I mean I only caught a bit of your conversation, but he was asking you out," Steve says
Darian sighs, "Okay me and Jeff had a bit of history until he started dating Barb. He was sorta my first boyfriend, I ended things because I didn't....god this is going to make me sound like a total douche. Because I didn't want to be gay, I was scared." Darian says
Steve's eyebrows go up. "Okay yeah, a little douchie.....but a valid fear.....but...now that we are on the topic of previous relationships, how many boyfriends have you had?" Steve wonders, softly whispering so no one overhears.
"One....but if we are counting flings, two. Jeffery and this other guy in our school who I can't say because he's....complicated." Darian says, his eyes trailing towards the entrance of the store, coloring draining from his face.
Said complication was walking through the doors.
Steve turns and his eyes narrow as they spot Billy approaching them. "Wheeler, Harrington." Billy greets, his eyes meet Darian's only for them to trail down his body. Steve looks between the two, confused.
"What do you want Hargrove?" Steve asks, crossing his arms. Billy sighed, he really didn't want to do this.
"I wanted to apologize.....I was an asshole to you and the kids. I shouldn't have attacked you. I'm....sorry." Billy says, he then peers at Darian through his lashes.
Steve scoffs, leaning closer. "Are you apologizing to me or him, because I'm the one you plummeted with your fist." Steve sneers
Billy clenches his jaw. Darian sighs, leaning his arms onto the counter, this is going to be a long day. "You know what Harrington!" Billy starts, only to stop when he notices Darian's shoulders deflating. "You're right...I am sorry man. I can get hotheaded and that's not cool, you didn't deserve that." Billy says
Steve's eyebrows raised to his hairline, surprised. "woah." Steve says
Darian fights back a grin, biting his bottom lip. Steve was silent as he contemplated his apology. "I have half the mind to deny your apology....but I was in your place, I did something I deeply regret and the people I hurt forgave me, which helped me change into a person I actually like. Thank you, Billy, I hope my forgiveness amounts to something." Steve says
Billy inhales, eyebrows coming up surprised. "You're not half bad Harrington." Billy says
Steve nods.
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Billy stuck around, waiting for Steve to leave before finally approaching Darian who was cleaning up the counter. Darian looks up at Billy through the fringe of his hair, stifling a grin. "How much of that killed you?" Darian asks. He straightens up and rests his palms on the counter. Billy breathes out a laugh, smiling at him.
"All of it...so am I forgiven?" Billy asks
Darian bites his bottom lip and he nods, "Yes." Darian whispers
Billy grins widely, "Let me take you out, this time it's real." He states, Darian tilts his head, a little sad. "Wasn't it always?" Darian asks
Billy swallows, "It was just sex." Billy states
Darian feels his heart drop, hurt flashing his eyes. All those little moments spent together, are forgotten. Everything they did felt real, to him it wasn't just sex. He told Steve it was just a fling because they weren't classified as boyfriends, but it felt more than just that.
"Right....uh Billy, this has honestly been great...but I need something more." Darian says "B-but I want that two, come on Darian let me take you out?!" Billy almost begs
Darian shakes his head. "So you can have sex right? Because that's all it is to you isn't it?" Darian asks
Billy shuts his eyes, fuck.
"Jamie was right....." Darian whispers to himself. "If you're not going to buy anything please go Billy." Darian asks, keeping himself professional, barely meeting Billy's eyes. Billy stood there for a couple more minutes before leaving with a hurt scoff.
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A/N
I'm back!!! I finally finished editing this book, the grammar that I neglected to fix has been resolved of any mistakes! And now I'll try to stay up to date with uploading chapters, especially since I know my ending for this book. Remember, there will be a book 2, so stay tuned!!!
Also, I wanted to change the faceclaim for Will especially with everything going on, so if you have any good child actors in mind, let me know!! I might have one.
