Not Just Another Number

A Dance To Remember

Sarah's POV

A Few Months Later

"Hop, you sure you don't want me to help her get ready?" I ask into the walkie talkie as I mess with my hair. I just can't seem to style it right, since it's so short. I look myself in the mirror and smile at my dress.

It's a nice blue dress. It's cute and simple. "I'm sure kid. It's enough that you'll watch her while she's there, the least I could do is this." Hopper says. I smile brighter and nod my head, even though I know he can't see it.

"Alright. Well I gotta head out, I'm picking Max up for the dance. I'll see you later, Dad."

"See you later, kid."

I end the com and toss the radio on the bed. I straighten my dress a little before leaving my room. 'Jingle Bell Rock' plays through the house. I walk into the living room, looking for my bag, and laugh at the sight in front of me.

Mom and Will are dancing together while Johnathan records them. Will looks over at me and scrunches up his face and makes a silly face. I make one right back and stick out my tongue.

"Nice moves Will. All they ladies are gonna be fighting each other just for a dance with you." I tease. Everyone laughs. I move over to the table and find my bag on one of the chairs.

"You seem in a hurry." Mom comments. I nod and look over at her. "Yeah, promised Max I would drop her off at the dance." I jog over to her and kiss her cheek. "I'll see you tonight! Bye guys!" I call as I hurry to the door.

They yell goodbye as I push the door open. I dig through my bag and find my keys. I unlock my car and hop into the driver's seat. I start the car and buckle up.

I quickly turn on the radio as I pull out. Christmas music plays as I drive down the road to the address Max gave me. I turn another corner and pull up to a nice neighborhood.

I pull up to the house and turn the car off, effectively turning off the music as well. I grab my bag and climb out, locking the car behind me.

I walk up to the front door and knock, holding the bag close to me. No one answers. I knock again, shifting my weight from one leg to the other.

"Dammit! Billy, get the damn door!" A man's voice yells from inside. Was that his dad? What kind of dad is that? I shake the thoughts out of my mind as the door opens. Billy stands in front of me, leaning against the door frame.

"Byers?"

"Hey Hargrove. I'm here for Max." I say, cutting to the chase. At the mention of his sister's name, he nods and leans back. "Max! You're ride's here."

We hear a muffled call back and we wait. He looks at me up and down. I cross my arms and take a step back. We hear rushed footsteps, with Max being the owner of them. She's wearing a nice sweater dress.

She glares at Billy before smiling at me. "C'mon Zoomer, we got a dance to make." I gesture to my car and she all but runs to it. I smile and shake my head as I make my way to it.

"Have fun ladies." Billy teases, making Max and I roll our eyes. I unlock the car and she's quick to climb in. I open my door and look back at Billy. I raise my hand and flip him off as I climb in.

"You'll regret that Byers!"

"I broke your nose once, Hargrove, I'll break it again!" I slam my door shut and start the car, seeing Max's surprised look. I back out of the driveway before turning to her.

"What?"

"How can you stand him?"

I laugh and shake my head, making a turn. "I don't stand him, I put up with him. Big difference." She nods and we stay quiet for a while. I look over at her and nudge her shoulder.