Collision Course | Billy Hargrove Fanfic|

8. Issues

Monday morning had crept up quickly, except the sun wasn't shining and the annoying birds were huddled away in their nest, tucked away from the cold. She could tell by the dull glow and dampness in the air that it was going to be a crapy day, she just didn't know how crappy just yet. 

With eyes still shut she reached a hand over to feel nothing but an empty bed and cold sheets. Sitting up quickly, the girl turned to look at the messy  sheets and folded pillows where Billy slept for the last two nights. Her heavy hazel eyes flitted to the bedside table to where his keys sat and realized with an ache in her heart that they were gone. 

As she got ready for school, Quin searched for a note or something saying why he left without a goodbye or a reason. The loneliness crept up on her like a breaking wave on a shore. It was pulled into the depths of her heart before crashing over her head. Feeling so suffocatingly alone and cold. 

She took a shower longer than usual, having the water so hot it turned her fair skin red, irritated and stinging. After hoping out, she stood infront of the mirror and analyzed her glossy appearance. She felt as if she were about to have a stroke when she saw the angry purple bruises that littered her neck, so dark and deep it would be impossible to cover with makeup and some so high up her turtle neck wouldn't do much either. 

" Fucking Hargrove."

Muttering to herself about the inconvenience of the boys childish ways, she wandered back to her room so she could pull on some clothes. After much debating she settled on a light sweater and a pair of jeans that hugged her curves quite nicely. Grabbing her bag and keys she headed downstairs and out the door to begin the days adventures. A small string of hope tugging at her heart as she thought about talking to Billy.

He had stayed the whole weekend with her, watching movies and sharing music tastes. He was different from when he was at school. Sweeter, calmer and less guarded. As much as she thought she hated the sun kissed boy from California she had to admit, she was falling head over heels for him. 

When she pulled her car into the parking lot of the Highschool, her heart fluttered in her chest, threatening to crawl out of her throat when she saw Hargroves polished blue career sitting idle in its regular spot. She couldn't help but let a smile creep onto her face as she parked her own, less attractive vehicle and made her way into the school.

As soon as she pushed open the heavy metal doors of the school she was greeted with the wide eyes, worried face of her friend Lucy,

" Oh my god Quin where the hell have you been?! First you miss school on Friday and then you don't answer m-" Her jaw dropped as her dancing blue eyes skimmed over the love bites that sat just below her jaw. " Are those... When?! How?! WHO?!"

Giddiness edged her voice as a huge smile cracked her worried face. Her voice was so loud it caused people to turn heads and stare before going back to their own business. 

" Shhh keep it down would ya? It's not a big deal." Ducking in embarrassment, Quin started to lead her way to her locker. " and if I tell you, you have to promise to keep your mouth shut okay?"

" Cross my heart and hope to die, I won't tell another soul."

Looking around she leaned in closer to her friend and muttered, " Billy Hargrove"

" QUINTON MCKNIGHT, NO YOU DID NOT." Dramatically the girl slapped her friends arm as they halted at her locker.

" Ouch. Jesus relax would you! " Grumbling under her breath Quin started to grab her books out of her locker. " Listen he's... he's not what he puts out to be. Its not my place to share but he has reasons as to why he acts like a grade A asshole and besides, we didn't go very far he just wanted to be a jerk."