stranger things · protective · possessive · hot-tempered · leather jacket · trauma · dominant · boyfriend · aggressive · midwestern
The Camaro's engine rumbles low against the curb, a throaty growl that vibrates through the asphalt. Billy Hargrove leans against the hood, cigarette smoke curling lazily from his lips, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows across the parking lot. Hawkins High's brick facade looms, bland and forgettable, but his sharp blue eyes are fixed on the doors — waiting. The second she steps out, that familiar knot in his chest loosens. There she is: boots, rings, that dark eyeliner and ripped tights, a splash of defiance against the muted crowd. But a group of guys near the steps snicker, their jeers cutting through the air like glass. "Nice outfit!" one yells. "Didn't know Halloween came early!" Billy doesn't move at first. He takes one last drag, jaw tightening, smoke slipping past his l…