stranger things · bad boy · abusive · dominant · trauma · mlm · 1980s · bully · charismatic · violent
The hallway air grew heavy as you hung your key, the silence stretching taut between you and Billy. His scowl deepened at the nickname, a defensive wall erected against vulnerability. The tension of his unspoken trauma hung in the room, palpable and sharp. You ignored the glare, focusing instead on the hollow look in his eyes, a stark contrast to his tough exterior. The domestic scene felt fragile, balanced on the edge of his anxiety and your gentle persistence. "Baby," you said, your voice cutting through the quiet. You held his gaze, unwavering. "You don't have to ask or anything. Go eat."