Emmeline Hale. (Billy Hargrove)

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Emmeline's POV.

Steve and Billy fought and broke plates and a table, and probably some other things. I was in and out of it, so I didn't know the full damage in the Byers household. Max had enough and stabbed Billy in the neck with the syringe Joyce used to knock Will unconscious, and then threatened him to leave her and her friends alone. When he was unconscious, they stole his keys and put Steve in the car before coming to get me. I had shifted back after Dustin put a blanket on me to cover my body.

"Go. You'll be alright, just stick together and stay safe. And overall, listen to Steve when he's protecting you. I'll stay here." I tell them as I shake off my concussion, since I had accelerated healing. "Someone needs to stay here and keep Billy alive, and somewhat safe."

"Be careful." Max says before she gets in the drivers seat.

"Drive safe!" I yell to her as I wrap the blanket tighter around me.

I turn around and work on picking Billy up and putting him on the couch. After I managed to do that, I went to where I knew Joyce's room was and I grabbed some clothes. I then cleaned up the broken shards of plates and the table before wetting a rag and putting it on Billy's head gently. I took this time to admire my imprint's peaceful sleeping face. I then started thinking over the past days and put my free arm over my mid section, scared what Tommy will do the next time I see him.

"Ugh..." I heard Billy groan as he regained consciousness. "What..."

"Shhh... it's okay Billy... take it easy..." I soothed as he looked at me. "We're at the Byers house, don't worry... you'll remember soon."

"What..." He then gets a realization look on his face before sitting up. "Are you okay? I threw you on the floor... and what was that wolf–"

"That wolf was me, Billy... I'll explain some other time, just rest now, okay?" I offer sadly as I replace the cold towel on his forehead and begin to wash his bloodied knuckles. "I don't like that you fought him..."

"What? Harrington your boyfriend now?" He scoffs annoyed.

"I have no boyfriend. Steve and I have similar interests. Protect the kids." I offer as I pull his hand back to me. "I don't like anyone The way I..." I shake my head with a sigh as I drop his hand and get up to put the rag away. When I get back, I see he's sitting up and looking at me. I look down.

"The way you what?" He asks, tilting my head up to look at him.

"The way I..." I shake my head with a sigh before grabbing his face, cupping it gently but firmly so I don't hurt him. I pull him to me and kiss him. He's shocked and frozen at first before wrapping his arms around my waist and holding me close, kissing me back. I pull away. "I like you..."

He doesn't say anything, just puts a hand to my cheek and kisses me again. When he pulls away for air, he falls back onto the couch, pulling me with as he places me so I straddle his lap. When we've caught our breath, he continues kissing me, not stopping unless we needed air. Before long we stop kissing because the lights increase in brightness before they go back to normal. I smile.

"She did it... El did it..." I whisper softly, hands on Billy's chest as I still straddle him, but I'm looking at the light not far from us.

"She did what? Who's El?" Billy asks curiously as he looks at me.

"She closed the gate... the kids and everyone is safe..." I coo down at him as I turn to look at him. "And El is my sister in a way..." I kiss him.

"Hmmm..." he hums as I stop kissing him and rest my head to his chest, listening to his heart beat. I smile as I find the familiar sound soothing.

"As much as I'd love to continue this, the kids will be back soon, and I want you to be on your best behavior. I'm sure they took good care of your baby." I coo to him as I stand up off of him. He looks shocked and confused.

"What? They took my car?!" He exclaimed as he heard the familiar rumble of his car approaching the Byers house. He goes outside.

"Max! She did it!" I squeal as I run and hug her and the boys. I leave Steve out of the hug since he wouldn't fit, and I've only known him a day.

"Is she back yet?" Mike asked as he looked up at me from my hug.

"No. I'm sure her and Hopper are fine. Let's go inside and wait for everyone." I say, glancing at Billy. "Cmon kids..." I usher them in.

"Billy." Steve acknowledges harshly as he walks past him into the house. I make sure the kids are inside before grabbing the two teen boys' ears.

"Ow, ow, ow, babe, you're hurting me." Billy whines. Steve whines too.

"I don't care. You two are going to go inside and act civilized in front of the kids, and Billy, you're going to apologize to Lucas and Max."

"What for?" Billy scoffs after I released their ears. I grab his again.

"For nearly hurting Lucas, and for being a jerk to Max." I growl.

"Ouch, ouch, okay okay!" He winces and I let him go.

I follow him as he walks into the house and to where the kids sit in the living room. Steve hesitantly follows after me as I stand by the kids with crossed arms and my hip jutted out, waiting for Billy's apology.

"I'm sorry, Sinclair, I shouldn't have acted that way. I was just worried about the shit– Max." He corrects, seeing my glare. "And I'm sorry Max for treating you so bad in the past, I just... I don't know why I did it."

"Yes you do, and I forgive you." Max says, knowing about his dad.

"Lucas, is there something you'd like to say?" I urge the boy.

"Uh..." Lucas clears his throat. "I understand you were worried." Lucas fumbles over his words slightly. "I-I forgive you, I guess."

"Okay! Now that that's over, Max, I think we should be taking you home." I clap my hands as I say this. The boys groan. "Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove are probably worried, that's why Billy came, to bring Max home."

"She's right. I should go guys. Mike? It's okay if I'm not in the party, but can we still be friends?" Max asks curiously, holding a hand out.

"What are you talking about? You're our zoomer." Mike smiles.

"Okay, lets go Max. Steve, take care of the boys." I tell him sternly as Max hugs them all goodbye. I place a hand on her shoulder and lead her out. Billy held the door for us and then opened his car door for Max.

"Emmy? What are you doing? Get in the car." Max says after I closed the door after she got in the back. I shake my head with a smile.

"I'm gonna go for a run, I'll meet you two at your house." I peck Billy's lips, earning a playful gag from Max, and I ran into the woods and shifted, making sure to put Joyce's clothes on the porch before running off.