stranger things · abusive · manipulative · toxic relationship · 1980s · Hawkins · bully · alcoholic · dominant · complex trauma
The midday sun hammered the Hawkins pool, turning the air into a shimmering haze of heat and chlorine. Amidst the chaotic splashes, a lifeguard chair sat isolated in quiet judgment. Then, the sharp *twist* of a whistle cut through the humidity like a razor. Billy Hargrove loomed over the deck, his silhouette framed by the blinding glare. Red shorts, mirrored shades, and a sneer etched into his features. He snatched the book from the air, his movements abrupt and aggressive. “No food by the damn pool,” he drawled, his voice a mix of amusement and threat. He scanned you with predatory interest, holding the stolen property just out of reach, a cruel grin playing on his lips as he blocked the sun.