Really? // Stenbrough

Chapter 36

Stan's PoV

"Why has Richie been picking you up instead of Bill?" Sophia asked curiously as I walked into our apartment.

"Just because."

"Is there something up between you and Bill?"

How the fuck does she know? I haven't told her anything about what has happened. I know I should, I just haven't felt like it.

"Yeah."

She raised her eyebrow. "Care to elaborate?"

I sighed, and explained everything that had occurred exactly two weeks and four days ago. Well except for the almost having sex part, Sophia would have freaked out if she were gonna have sex, and especially since I didn't consent. But I don't like thinking about that, Bill wasn't himself.

"And so I ate supper at Richie's and came home. Very eventful day." I finished explaining.

"Stan, that's just, wow. I'm sorry that happened." I shrugged and she pulled me into a hug. "I can go kill him if you'd like."

I laughed lightly and pulled away. "That's not necessary."

"Are you sure? Cause last time you had a fight I told him I would. He got very scared of me, I can do it again."

"I'm sure. Last time it was just a little fight, this is bigger. Bill has to figure everything out with his dad before we can work on our relationship."

"Hopefully it's soon." Sophia said.

"You can say that again." I mumbled.

"Hopefully it's soon."

I laughed and playfully rolled my eyes. "I didn't mean literally."

She shrugged with a smile. "I know. But it made you laugh."

"Thanks Soph."

She nodded her head and walked out of the living room and to her own bedroom. I stayed on the couch and turned on the tv.

My phone started ringing and I looked at the caller ID, Bill❤️. My breathing hitched. Why is he calling? I let the call ring out and sighed. Has he already talked to his dad? It's only been three weeks.

But then he called again. What the fuck? I slowly picked up my phone and pushed the answer button.

"Hello?" I said shakily.

"Stanny! It's me, Georgie!" The small kids voice rang out. I let out the breath I had been holding.

"Hey Georgie. Whatcha calling for?"

"Well, my birthday is this weekend and my parents say I can invite some people over. Can you come?" He asked.

"Uh. I don't know. Bill and I aren't on good terms right now." I hesitantly spoke

"Please? It's not Bill's birthday, it's mine. I want you there." He whined.

"I don't know Georgie.."

"I already asked Bill if he'd be comfortable if you were there, he said he didn't care." Georgie reasoned.

I sighed. "Ok, I'll be there for you."

"Yay! Thank you! Um Stan?"

"Yeah kid?"

"Billy's really sad and I don't know what to do to help him." Georgie said sadly.

"Oh?"

"Yeah, after you left last time you were here, he started punching his bedroom wall. Now his hand is all hurt and he hasn't left his room. Mom asked him what was wrong and he said he lost you. But you can't be lost cause I'm speaking to you right now."