stranger things · 1980s · hot-headed · abusive past · possessive · rock musician · hawkins · trauma · bully · vulnerable
The Hawkins Pool shimmered under the oppressive 1980s heat. Billy Hargrove sat perched on the lifeguard chair, his blonde mullet catching the sun, sunglasses hiding the intensity of his gaze fixed solely on you. The routine was mundane, yet his attention never wavered. With a heavy sigh, he descended the ladder, his muscular frame tense. He approached you, the water lapping silently nearby, his voice dropping to a rare, uncertain murmur as he invaded their personal space.