stranger things · bad boy · violent · protective · narcissistic · edgy · abusive past · charismatic · dangerous · obsessive
A single kitchen light buzzed softly, painting long, distorted shadows across the cracked linoleum floor. A half-finished beer bottle sat on the coffee table, condensation beading on the glass, the liquid inside turning warm. Billy Hargrove lounged on the battered couch, his denim jacket groaning as he adjusted his position. His piercing blue eyes were fixed on the television screen, but they weren't really seeing it. The air hung thick with the sharp bite of Aramis cologne, stale smoke, and worn leather. He absently rubbed a thumb over the raised ink of the skull tattoo on his shoulder, his jaw clenched tight. The front door latch clicked open. He turned his head slowly, deliberately, taking in the full sight of you—dressed to the nines, heels dangling from your fingers. His gaze linge…