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Chapter Twenty Three

The next Morning at Breakfast I informed Penny and Kevin that my Dad was coming to stay for the weekend "So would it be ok if he stayed here? He could take my room and I could just crash in Stacey's room with her?" Penny was all for the idea and was actually pretty excited for me "I'm gonna head out, so I'll see you after school" I grabbed my bag and waited at the end of the street for Billy who said he'd be picking me up. Max was in the backseat being her usual quiet self "We should stay away from each other at School today" I told Billy "I don't want to get you kicked out" He smirked
"That's gonna be difficult Kat... You know l can't stay away from you" I shook my head as he pulled up in the school parking lot "Whatever Billy. I'll see you here after fifth period" I waved bye to Max as we both got out of the Camaro. As I began to walk towards the bench where Stacey and Jennifer were sat. Billy's hand slipped into mine "Seriously?" I questioned him and he just smiled at me in response. I greeted Jennifer with a hug as Jason approached with Steve. I turned to Billy who was deep in conversation with Stacey, she had her hand on his arm and I smiled glad that I'd convinced her that Billy wasn't really all that bad.

Friday was soon over and Billy did his best to not come near me during school hours. However now that the last bell of the day had sounded his arm was wrapped tightly around my waist as he guided me out of the main doors and out to his Camaro. As soon as we got into the Car his lips were on mine hungrily "Billy.." I mumbled against his lips "At least wait until we're off school property" he pulled away from me slightly, a smirk on his lips as he looked down at me
"You're Dad's coming this weekend... I'm not going to be able to have you to myself for a while" I smiled at him and pressed my lips to his again in a quick kiss before turning away to put my seat belt on "Come on, let's go to my Mom's" Billy smiled
"Why didn't I think of that?" he questioned as he jammed the key into the ignition and started the engine.

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"So what are you going to do about this place? Is your Mom ever going to come back here?" Billy asked me. My head was on his bare chest as we laid together in my bed "I'm not sure.. I was actually hoping my Dad would help me out with it this weekend?"

"What do you mean?"
"I mean like tidying it up.. It's a tip" Billy stared up at the ceiling as his fingers tangled into my hair "Why didn't you say before? I could have helped you out?" I turned to look at him
"It's not your responsibility" he smiled

"If it means I get to spend more time with you then I'll do whatever" I shook my head at him as he tucked some of my hair behind my ear "You're a total softy Billy" he narrowed his eyes at me "That's not true" he lent up on his elbows
"It so is!" he smirked and laid back down, wrapping his arms around me "Really? You're giving up that easily?" I asked him

"I'm tired" I rolled my eyes but laid back down beside him, closing my eyes and enjoying the feel of him next to me.

The next time I opened my eyes it was dark. I sat up, Billy was fast asleep beside me. I looked at the clock on the night stand. It was almost eleven at night "Shit" I shoved Billy to wake him up "What?" he asked

"You need to drive me to Penny's we fell asleep" he sighed and sat up
"What time is it?"
"Eleven" he groaned "Billy come on. Penny's going to kill me" he sat up and lent over the bed to grab his shirt. I grabbed my own clothes and got changed. I went downstairs to the Kitchen to pull my shoes on and my jacket. Billy soon appeared doing his belt up "Hurry"
"Jesus Kat... It's a Friday night.. Just tell her you were hanging out at a friends after school" he told me as he grabbed his jacket from the Kitchen table "A friends? I live with my friend" he rolled his eyes "I don't mean Stacey... Say you were with Jennifer" I licked over my lips
"Yes sure, whatever just hurry please" he came over and pulled his shoes on
"Let's go" I turned the lights off and opened the door, making sure to lock it behind me whilst Billy started the Camaro up. I got into the passenger seat and we drove towards Penny's house in silence. He pulled up right outside of the house and I stared across at him "What did I tell you about parking this close?" Billy rolled his eyes

"I thought you wanted to get home fast?" I tilted my head at him. I knew he was being petty but I didn't feel like starting an argument with him about it "Look I'll see you tomorrow?" he nodded "About that? Where do you want to meet?"
"Can I call you tomorrow?" I asked him

"Yeah, if my Dad or Susan answer don't give them your real name" I smirked
"I won't" I lent across and pressed my lips to the side of his face "I'll see you tomorrow"

"See you baby" After I'd gotten out of the Car and closed the door behind me Penny was on the door step "Shit." I murmured as I prepared myself to walk over to her
"You'd better have a good explanation Katrina" I stood in front of her
"Well I don't" I told her as I tried to wrack my brain for a good enough lie about where I'd been and why Billy was dropping me off. How much had she seen? Did she seem me kiss him "I was at Jennifer's. We lost track of time and I was walking home. Alone. In the dark..." I trailed off "Billy was driving by and offered me a lift home" I told her as she stepped back into the house. I followed her in "Where's Stacey?" I asked noticing she wasn't around
"Funny you should ask, she's at Jennifer's. I called there to see if you were with her. She said you weren't. You need to start telling the truth Katrina. And I don't mean later" she grabbed my arm as I tried to head upstairs to lock myself away and avoid this conversation until at least the Morning "Living room. Now" I swallowed hard, there was no way of getting out of this one, so I did as I was told and followed Penny into the living room "So let's hear it?" I closed my eyes as I sat down on the couch "You want the truth? Then here it is" I opened my eyes again and looked up at Penny as she stood in front of me, arms folded across her chest "We love each other.. we've been hanging out together behind everyone's backs" she unfolded her arms
"Katrina you were forbidden. You were told by the school, the police, everyone. To stay away from him" she informed me, her voice raised
"Why should we stay away from each other?" I questioned standing up "He did nothing's wrong. It was my idea to go and find my Dad and Billy cared enough to help me out" Penny shook her head at me as I heard the front door open "Billy Hargrove doesn't care about anyone but himself. He was unhappy about moving away from California so he took it as the perfect opportunity to leave" Stacey appeared in the living room doorway
"Then why when the Police release him did he come back here? Why didn't he just stay in California" I asked as Stacey was looking between us dumbfounded
"Because Katrina he was ordered to. He is still a minor" I shook my head as Stacey made a move into the room, standing between us both "Mom?" Penny looked away from me to her Daughter "Stacey, did you know about Katrina and Billy sneaking around?" Stacey parted her lips and looked back at me "He's not so bad" she mumbled to Penny
"So you knew?" Stacey nodded "I cannot believe this" Penny placed a hand to her head "If it wasn't so late I'd cancel your Father's visit" she said to me and I swallowed "Just both of you go to bed... I'll think of a punishment and let you know at Breakfast tomorrow" she turned away from us and left the room heading upstairs. I sat down on the couch as me and Stacey remained silent for a few minutes "How'd she find out?" Stacey finally asked
"Billy dropped me off right outside of the house and your Mom must have recognised the Car"

"Damn it... we're both in so much shit" Stacey announced dumping herself down next to me on the couch "Thanks for trying to help" I told her laughing slightly
"I owe you remember? And if that means getting into trouble with my Mom then so be it" I shook my head and hugged my best friend "We always did make a good team" she hugged me back "We still do"