You don't know ;) 1/2
Steve has never seen a real smile from Billy. So when it happens, it steals his breath away. Like a physical punch delivered to his sternum leaving him winded.
He says nothing and keeps going through school hours trying to be normal despite the fact that he can't ignore this new revelation.
He's kind of in love with his friend classmatenemy? His- with Billy fucking Hargrove.
They are okay now he really should just call Billy his friend.
Billy lost that dangerous vibe around winter. According to the rumor mill, when is dad lost custody after, maybe, kidnapping him from under his sick mom's nose in California. He now lives with his aunt or something.
Didn't apologize but he gave him this look. All the time. Knowing.
Once said 'you are okay Harrington. I'm the fucked up one, here.' gave him his lighter after being witness to Steve patting every pocket twice, cigarette hanging from his mouth. And never acted like a class act bully since. Spent time getting into Steve's good graces. But like, what lower standards he has because man he needed friends his age besides Nancy and Jonathan.
Maybe Steve's more clumsy and makes a fool of himself often. After that sm- after that day. Receives quizzical looks from Billy and "watch yourself Harrington. Don't wanna mess that pretty face" while he grabs him around the waist.
He swears it's not on purpose. His legs just don't respond properly anymore. But okay, Billy's hands? feel like they linger too long and press into skin too much. Was that necessary to stop Steve from kissing the hard tile? No, it wasn't. Or at practice sweaty skin plastered on Steve. When he knocks lightly his shoulder, naked, when they shower after practice.
He flushes and feels the ghost touch of a big hand on his butt (that was fall #4 at the hallway. The floor was slippery okay).
And Billy touches him all the time. Steve is dying trying not to pop a boner every damn hour. Like he now owns a Billy Hargrove magnet™ Guarantee to get Billy's hands on him 24/7 or we reimburse your money type of deal.
On Monday during lunch. Billy put his thumb on Steve's lower lip saying he had something there and then licked his finger and waggled his tongue after.
Who does that????
And one day. He thinks I can't live like this.
Grabs Billy by the neck and kisses his stupid mouth when they're alone in his house. Decked out near the pool.
Billy backs off making Steve's short life flash before his eyes until he adds "Yeah," smirk in place. Very pleased "was wondering when you'd cave, bitch" then kissing him right back.
