"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
July 1985
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The Wheelers
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Jamie silently closes the door of Darian's room, turning to the party with a worried look. "How is he? Is he still adamant about not going to the hospital for his leg and arm?" Kurt asks. He was the first to forgive the teen for what happened down at the community pool. El and Max were having a harder time. "Yeah. He's pretty messed up, still not saying a single word about what happened." Jamie says
"I remember the aftereffects of being flayed, the nightmares.....the feelings of being watched." Will breathes, lowering his gaze before snapping them back up, meeting Jamie's gaze. "He won't be okay for a while, that's why we have to be there for him. It's what my mom and brother did for me." Will says
El sighs, briefly meeting Max's eyes. "He won't be alone, Jamie you should stay here with him while the rest of us kill that monster." El says
Jamie shakes her head. "I am not leaving you guys alone. I'm the adult and I have to watch over you guys and keep you from getting hurt." Jamie says, she crosses her arms and she narrows her eyes.
Max shakes her head. "Jamie, El is right, you need to take care of him. He's our friend. I promise I would stay but my brother is still under that thing's control." Max says "Which is why I think all of you guys should stay. Me and El will go out and do this on our own while you protect Darian. El knows how to fight this monster and I have to be there to pull her away if things get too rough. This way you're safe and we defeat the mindflayer." Jamie says
"I am not leaving El!" Mike says, even if was worried for his brother. Darian was safe, Mike didn't want his girlfriend risking her life alone. "Me neither." The other four yells.
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Darian was lying under the covers of his bed, curled up in a fetal position. His leg is now in Jamie's old brace and his arm was wrapped up tightly. His mind was foggy from painkillers. His eyes were red from tears of pain and anger. Anger towards himself, Billy, and the Mindflayer.
He feels the bed dip, making him remove the blanket from over his head, His curly hair matted and mused up. Jamie stared at him with tears in her eyes. "You'll be okay, you know that right?" Jamie asks, coaxing him to speak.
Darian shakes his head, tears slipping down his cheeks. "You don't get it...I did horrible things...things I won't be able to forget." Darian whispers
Jamie tilts her head. "You can tell me Dare." Jamie says softly. Darian shakes his head. "I-I can't...I don't think I'll be able to talk about it for a while." Darian says, fully sitting up. His eyes trail towards the door, before looking back towards Jamie. "Go James, protect them, I wish I could stop you guys from going after this thing, but I know there's no stopping El, so protect her." Darian whispers
"I-I can't leave you." Jamie says with a shake of her head.
"Yes, you can." Darian says, he silently reaches over and he grabs her hand. "I'll be okay, promise." Darian whispers
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Jamie softly presses a kiss to the crown of Darian's head, smoothing down his curls, before standing and leaving his room. Darian drags his knees close to his chest, watching the door close.
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Months ago.
The smith's "Back to the Old House" played in the sleek Camaro.
I would rather not go Back to the old house
Billy stares into Darian's eyes, leaning back into his seat. "What?" Darian whispers, his heart fluttering in his chest. Billy smirks, only for it to fall into a genuine grin as he continues to stare at Darian. "Nothing." Billy breathes, his voice rumbling, caressing Darian's ear.
I would rather not go Back to the old house There's too many bad memories Too many memories there
Billy slowly leans forward, pressing his lips against Darian's. Darian's eyes flutter shut, gasping softly against Billy's mouth.
When you cycled by Here began all my dreams
Billy's hands come up and cradle Darian's face, pulling him closer. Darian straddles Billy's legs, his hips grinding against Billy's, moaning softly.
The saddest thing I've ever seen
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Present.
And you never knew how much I really liked you.
Darian turns his old record player off, staring at the chipped wood and bent metal, shutting his eyes with a sigh.
"I hope you're okay Billy." Darian whispers
There was a soft knock at his door, causing his head to snap up. Slowly the door creaked open, revealing a single pigtail, making Darian smile. "Come in Holly." Darian says softly.
Holly hesitantly peers into his room, before shuffling fully in, staring at him with watery eyes. "Hey, bug." Darian says softly
Holly whimpers before running towards him and jumping into his arms. Darian closes his eyes and he holds her tight, feeling tears of his own slip down his pale cheeks.
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Starcourt Mall/Elevator
Holding on for dear life, Steve, Dustin, Erica, Jeffrey, and Robin are screaming.
