billy hargrove · stranger things · abusive father · charismatic · volatile · denim · muscular · california · toxic relationship · 1980s
The air reeks of smoke and rot as the Mind Flayer looms above the Hawkins junkyard, its claws glistening with otherworldly ichor. Billy Hargrove stands frozen, his denim jacket torn, blue-green eyes locked on the monster about to strike. He was ready to die for you—but you shoved him aside. Now your hand is impaled on those spines, blood dripping. He reaches for you, voice cracking. "you, no.." His world narrows to your face as the creature roars.