"What's got you so pissed, Princess?" Billy asked, spotting Krystal reading a book on the couch, barely contained anger on her face.
"Some asshole has pissed off his step-sister so bad, that now her sister is having to walk her into town to go Trick R' Treating" Krystal stated, with a glare.
"I can't help it if the little shit can't take a joke" Billy huffed.
"She said you almost ran over some kids in her class" Krystal pointed out, raising an eyebrow.
"Almost being the important word" Billy retorted, with a smug look.
"Well thanks for ruining my evening, anyways" Krystal grumbled, going back to look at her book.
"And what exactly were you planning on doing? Got a hot date?" Billy went on, going to stand behind the couch.
This time Krystal didn't reply to him, as Billy rolled his neck in annoyance. He then grabbed an invitation from his pocket, dropping it into Krystal's lap.
"I already told you I'm not going" Krystal insisted, seeing it was an invite to Tina's party.
"What are you so scared of? Having a little fun?" Billy questioned, crouching down so that he was level with her ear.
"Cheap booze and drunk teens? Doesn't exactly sound like it's going to be the highlight of my week" Krystal pointed out.
"And Trick R' Treating with Max sounds like more fun?" Billy raised an eyebrow, as she turned to look at him.
"She's thirteen. I'm not going to let her wander around the neighbourhood late at night" Krystal exclaimed.
"Find her some other kids to hang out with then" Billy shrugged.
"We wouldn't even be having this argument if you hadn't been an asshole to her earlier" Krystal went on.
"Well if you change your mind and want to have some fun…it starts at 8" Billy told her, as Krystal could feel his breath against her face, as she realised just how close they were to each other.
"Don't hold your breath" Krystal smirked, her eyes dropping down at his lips curved into an amused smile.
"You got my outfit?" Billy questioned, standing upright.
"It's hanging by the door" Krystal informed him, turning her attention back to her book.
She heard him walk away and could hear the rustling of fabric, finding he had stripped off his shirt when she turned around. They had left California over a month ago, but his chest was still as tanned as the rest of his body. With an amused snort, she realised he must have shaved his chest, as it now looked ridiculously smooth, apart from a line of dark hair that ran from his stomach past his jeans. She looked away quickly when she felt her face begin to flush, not wanting him to catch her practically ogling his body.
"Well, what do you think?" Billy questioned, holding his arms out as Krystal turned back around.
"You look like an asshole who spends too much time staring at himself in the mirror," Krystal told him.
"That's cute" Billy snorted, as he opened the door.
"…I'll see you later?" Billy said, as more of a question than a statement.
Krystal suddenly realised just how important it was to Billy that the night went well. He wanted to be in charge at school because he couldn't be at home, she guessed. He was going to the party early, probably hoping to gain favour with Tina. Krystal just couldn't understand why he wanted her there.
"Maybe" She shrugged, as he nodded, before closing the door.
"This is humiliating…you could have at least dressed up" Max groaned, as she and Krystal walked into town.
Krystal rolled her eyes at her little sister's nagging, but she could understand why. She was only wearing a sweatshirt and jeans; it wasn't exactly Trick R' Treating attire.
"I don't even know why you're here" Max grumbled, kicking a nearby rock.
"It's not safe to be out late at night…definitely not in this town" Krystal mumbled, her mind going to her late father.
"You know you'd actually have to care about me to be worried about my safety" Max scoffed.
"I do care" Krystal winced.
"You don't act like it" Max stated.
"I'm just going through…stuff" Krystal told her, not being able to find the right words.
"Stuff? Really? And that's why this is the most you've talked to me in a year?" Max huffed.
"It's complicated" Krystal retorted.
"People always say that, but it's not. You hate me because mom took kept me and sent you away to your dad" Max explained.
"That's not true! Don't ever think that!" Krystal insisted, stopping in front of her.
"Then what is it? Because you seem to like Billy more than me, and he's a dick" Max went on.
"He's not that bad" Krystal shrugged, as Max seemed to have become distracted by a group of boys in front of them.
"Look I'm glad that you're actually talking to me for once, but this is so embarrassing having to have my sister escorting me on Halloween. So…" Max trailed off.
"I can't leave you on your own, Max" Krystal shook her head.
"You won't. Those are my friends up there" Max exclaimed, pointing to the group of boys.
"Those kids?" Krystal frowned.
"What, do you know them?" Max queried.
"Kind of...they were involved in…everything that went down last year" Krystal explained.
"Oh…well, I'm not exactly run off my feet with offers of kids who want to hang around with me" Max went on, giving her sister a sad look.
"Okay, okay. You'll have to get one of their parents to give you a lift home. And make sure your home by ten!" Krystal called after her, as she was already rushing towards the group.
Krystal shook her head fondly, as she saw Max pull her Mike Myers mask over her head and jumped out at the boys, clearly scaring the hell out of them. Taking the invitation out of her pocket, she stared at it for a few seconds before hearing a doorbell ring in the distance. She looked up to see the only shop that seemed to be open was a costume shop.
"Why not" She shrugged to herself, walking in the shop's direction.
Billy had his arm slung around Tina's shoulder, pulling her close, with a drink in his other hand when he heard everyone go quiet behind him. He turned around to see what everyone was looking at, putting his drink to his lips as he did so. The alcohol never reached his mouth, as he slowly lowered his drink when he saw what the attraction was. Krystal was walking towards the party in what appeared to be a Red Riding Hood costume. Tied up in a black corset, short red skirt and thigh-high boots, she had everyone's attention. Mostly because she hadn't been seen at any social event for a year, but in Billy's case because he was pretty sure he was almost drooling. Closing his mouth which had dropped open the moment he saw her, he pulled away from Tina, making his way towards her.
"Well, well. Look what the cat dragged in" Billy exclaimed, letting his eyes trail up and down her body one last time.
"Seeing as you were so devastated about me not coming, I figured I'd make an appearance" She shrugged, with a smirk.
"I knew you would" He grinned, actually looking happy.
"I believe I was promised cheap booze" Krystal suggested, eyeing his drink.
"Your wish is my command, Princess" Billy teased, handing her his red cup.
As Krystal began to take a swig of the drink, Billy pushed the end of the cup up higher, forcing her to drink more. She brushed his hands away with a laugh, as some of the alcohol dripped down her cheek. With what could only be described as a shit-eating grin, he wiped away the alcohol with his thumb.
"I was also promised some fun" Krystal stated.
"Then you've come to the right place," Billy told her, grabbing her hand and pulling her towards the speakers.
An hour later, and both teenagers were starting to feel the full effects of the alcohol in their system. Krystal swayed to the loud music, no thoughts of the usual fear and anxiety that had been plaguing her for the last year. Billy was surprised by how carefree she seemed and imagined this was how she had been most of the time before her father's death. He found himself wishing he had known her back then. He quickly pushed the weird thought out of his head, as he saw Krystal was smiling at him. She raised her cup to clink their cups together, but put too much strength behind the motion, almost spilling most of the alcohol from both cups. The pair laughed at the action, finding it much funnier than it was.
"You want to see if you're still the reining Keg Queen, Hammond?" Tommy H. suggested to Krystal.
The pair had been the centre of attention that night, not only because it was strange to see Krystal actually interacting with people, but because of her behaviour around her step-brother. Tommy H. knew he wasn't the only one who had picked up that the pair didn't act like they were supposed to be siblings.
"What's this?" Billy questioned.
"Krystal here still holds the record for longest time drinking from the keg upside down" Carol explained, patting Krystal on the back, who seemed a little uncomfortable at the gesture.
"Aren't you full of surprises" Billy stated, raising his eyebrow at her.
"You have no idea" Krystal giggled, drunkenly, as she rushed over to the keg.
Billy followed her, as she placed the keg tap in her mouth, and grabbed onto the edge of the keg. Tommy H. and Carol walked forward to help lift her, but Billy pushed in front of them. He grabbed her thighs, making sure he had a good grip before he lifted her off the ground, and her arms pushed her body into a headstand. Tommy H. turned the tap on, seeming disappointed that Krystal's skirt was tight enough that it didn't slip down even when she was upside down. Krystal made it to forty seconds before the weight of being upside down, and the amount of alcohol she was chugging down made her too dizzy to keep her balance. She might have fallen off the keg, if it wasn't for Billy's strong grip on her thighs, as he helped lower her down. She laughed drunkenly, as everyone began cheering her name, seeing as she had just beaten her own record.
"My turn" Billy announced, a mischievous tone to his voice, as he placed the keg tap between his lips.
Krystal and Tommy H. helped push him upright, but he seemed to need no help in staying in the headstand. His muscular arms did all the work, and soon enough forty-two seconds had passed, as Billy finally submitted, jumping to the ground. He spat out the remanding alcohol, as everyone cheered around him.
"We have a new Keg King!" Tommy H. announced, patting Billy on the back.
"That's how you do it, Hawkins! That's how you do it!" Billy yelled, grabbing a cigarette from Tommy H's hand.
"I think Harrington should hear he's been dethroned…don't you, Krystal?" Tommy H. suggested as Krystal glared at him, knowing he just wanted another fight.
"I think you're right. It's time I met this...King Steve" Billy announced a mischevious look in his eyes.
Author's Notes: I hope you all enjoyed this chapter! I wonder what will happen when they see Steve next chapter. And whether there will be any consequences of their behaviour at the party? Please leave a review:)
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