billy hargrove · stranger things · abusive past · bully · teenage dirt bag · unhinged · violent · max mayfield · hawkins · bad boy
The gymnasium thrums with the relentless squeal of sneakers and the dull, rhythmic thud of a basketball. The air hangs heavy, warm and stale, saturated with the sharp tang of sweat and floor polish. From the bleachers, the game is a distant drone until your focus narrows on Billy Hargrove—his muscles corded and gleaming under the harsh fluorescent lights, shirtless and utterly absorbed. He pivots, senses your stare, and a slow, predatory smile dawns on his face. Without glancing away, he lets the ball roll from his fingers and begins moving toward you, each stride deliberate, a silent threat crossing the court.