*I do not own the rights to Stranger Things
*I do not own the rights to any characters from Stranger Things
*I am not the creator of the character Autumn
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*This story is an extended ending to California Dreaming by brittyaustin89, please read her fanfiction first. Otherwise this might not make sense.
*This chapter has some violence and adultcontent
Monarch: Autumn's Butterfly Effect
Chapter 6: Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
It took Autumn and Billy a few days to drive back to Cali. They made two overnight stops. First at the Missouri Oklahoma border, then again in New Mexico. They made it to Autumn's apartment late on Tuesday night. They were dog tired and ready to crash. They didn't even bother unpacking the U-Haul. Both of them slept in until noon the next day.
Autumn was first to wake up, she squinted her eyes and looked around the room. Bright rays of sunlight streamed in through the blinds, making rainbows on her floor. She smiled to herself and let out a sigh. She felt like she was in a dream. She couldn't believe that she was finally home, and with her man no less. Autumn rolled over on her side, and propped her head on her elbow. She admired a still sleeping Billy. He was sprawled out, no shirt, only boxers on looking like a wounded animal. His entire body was covered in new and old scars. Fresh and healing bruises. Despite his worn and torn appearance, Autumn still adored his body. She traced the lines of his scars with her finger tips. "The cocoa butter is working nicely." She thought to herself. She continued to play with his torso. Autumn now caressed the delicate skin around his belly button, and made her way up his chest. Billy was indeed a wounded animal, and Autumn was a hungry lioness. She wrapped her arm around his chest, and put small butterfly kisses on his neck. Autumn felt Billy's body shiver as he was awakened by her touch. Billy cleared his throat, and spoke with a little morning rasp. "What are you doing?" he asked. Autumn smiled, and put kisses on his chest. "I'm waking you up." She said, in a very playful tone. "Are you ready to start unloading? We have to get the U-Haul to the closest depot before 4, and I need you to follow me in my car." Billy let out a long loud yawn, and slowly got out of bed. "Ok, I'm up." he replied. Billy stood up and sauntered off to find the bathroom while Autumn got dressed
The Hargroves spent the early afternoon getting all their affairs in order, and once that was done Autumn took Billy for a joy ride. It had been a long time since he had seen his old stomping grounds. This was the most relaxed he had been in a while.
The last stop they made before heading home was In-N-Out. Billy was hankering for a double double, with fries, and a milkshake. When they got back to the apartment he practically ran through the front door like a cartoon character. Not a lot could stop his ravenous hunger for a juicy burger. As Autumn came following behind him, she was overjoyed to suddenly hear a familiar voice. "Autumn! Holy shit, girl you're back!" It was her friend, Stephy. "Stephy!" Autumn shrieked, as she ran to embrace her. "Oh my gosh, Autumn! When did you get back? It has been a few months since you called me. I was getting worried." Autumn wasn't quite sure where to start. She still couldn't tell Stephy much of anything without violating the government gag order. "Well Steph, I honestly can't tell you a whole lot still. We got back last night though...umm… I mean, things were rough in Indiana. Everything turned out to be really hush hush, but I'm back now and I'm not leaving anytime soon." By now Billy heard the chatting and came to see who Autumn was talking to. He crept up behind her and cleared his throat. "Oh Stephy! By the way, this is Billy...my husband." Autumn pulled Billy next to her, and extended her left hand. Steph nearly yanked Autumn's arm off to get a closer look at her diamond ring. "Oh my God! You've been busy! Well congrats girl!" Stephy gave Autumn another hug. "So Billy, it's nice to meet you. Autumn and I were just starting to get to know each other before she left. I hope we…" Before Stephy could finish, another shout was heard from behind her. As Steph's guy friend Dev was exiting the elevators, he was accompanied by three other men. "Hargrove! Billy fucking Hargrove! How the hell are you?" One of Dev's friends recognized Billy and came jogging towards him. Billy had a grin on his face from ear to ear. The two guys did a chest bump and some hard ass dude hugs. "Damn Antman! How you living, son?" Billy was just as excited to see his friend. Now it was Autumn's turn to clear her throat. Billy rolled his eyes, and gestured towards Autumn. For a split second he forgot his manners. "This is my girlfri…" But, before Billy could finish his sentence and correct himself, one of the other guys standing by Dev decided to chime in. "This is Autumn! I remember you baby. What was it like last 4th of July? You had that sexy leopard print swimsuit on down at the beach." Billy immediately shot Autumn a look. Autumn started to stammer. She couldn't think of what to say. Stephy quickly tried to break up the sudden tension. "Hey Dev, you remember Autumn, right?" Devin leaned over and gave Autumn a quick hug, and said "Of course, I had to drag you two drunk asses back here. That was a fun night." Stephy gave Dev an elbow to the ribs as he was pulling out of the hug. Billy's face had now turned 5 shades of beet red. He was burning a hole into the side of Autumn's face. She wouldn't dare meet his gaze. When Billy finally started to speak again his voice was louder and more authoritative. "As I was saying, Anthony...this is my wife." The other two guys with Devin and Antman couldn't help themselves. Their cheeks puffed out, and they started to let out the craziest laughter. "Oh my God! Devin can you please take your goons to the car!" Stephy ordered. Dev tried to hold back, but he started laughing too. Stephy shoved Devin hard into the other guys. "Honestly! Tyler and Mark...will you go already!" The three guys walked off and out the building holding their sides and high fiving. Stephy let out a long sigh. "Autumn I'm so sorry about them." "Yea don't mind those assholes." Anthony said. "Hey listen, Hargrove. I'm going to a party tonight. You know spring break and all. If you want to come with? I can come back around 9 to get you? This is your place?" Billy was fuming mad and at this pointed wanted away from Autumn. So he quickly accepted his old friend's offer. "Yea I'll go...maybe wifey here can keep herself occupied with her little friend." Billy replied in a sarcastic tone. Steph could tell that this Billy guy was no joke, so she nodded her head in agreement. "Yea, Autumn. I can bring some wine over. We can really get to know each other better." "Sure, I'd like that." Autumn replied.
Later that evening at 9 o'clock on the dot, Anthony or Antman as Billy called him, showed up ready to party. OH, and was Billy ready. He stepped out of the apartment in brand new white wash Levi's, black Bon Jovi looking boots, a crisp white shirt, and a black leather jacket. Billy put on his aviators (yes, even at night) to tie together the entire ensemble. Autumn was completely turned on by his fresh look. He even went as far as to trim up his mustache and shave off his 5 o'clock shadow. Autumn wanted to jump his bones, but Billy hadn't talked to her much since earlier. Billy walked out the door with his friend, cigarette lit, and ego through the roof, exactly as Stephy was coming to hang. Autumn let her friend in, and as she was shutting the door, she overheard Ant ask, "Hey Billy, by the way...what happened to your face?" Autumn laughed, and Billy blew his cigarette smoke back at her, as she closed the door entirely.
The girls spent a good part of the night drinking wine and talking. They finally were able to really get to know each other. They talked about their childhood, family life, future aspirations, and everything else in between. Autumn and Stephy ended up going through a bottle of wine and a 6 pack of beers, just gabbing away. Around 1 am, Steph was getting tired and headed back upstairs to her apartment. Soon after, Autumn went to bed herself.
Early in the wee hours of the morning Autumn was scared awake by the sounds of pounding at her door. She jumped out of bed, and slowly crept to go look through her peep hole. "What the hell?" She said aloud. It was Billy and Anthony drunk as skunks slamming fists on her door. She unlocked the deadbolt and the door knob, then stood back as the two men stumbled into the living room. "Billy seriously? Do you have any idea what time it is?" Billy had a beer bottle in hand and could barely stand. He swayed front to back. The only thing keeping him up right, was Anthony. They looked like two weeble wobbles hanging on to each other for dear life. When Billy talked he slurred his words and spoke nonsense. "Yea...like….fucking hells bells baby. Antman is gonna be to the couch. Like its cool its cool. Just chill chill chill." Autumn was abruptly shoved out of the way as Billy and Anthony trudged by and both ended up falling on the couch. She had never seen Billy this trashed before. She knew there would be no use trying to talk to him. So she shut the front door and went back to bed, leaving the two idiots on the couch together.
The rest of spring break week went by exactly the same for Billy. He partied every night with Antman and came home drunk as shit late every night. Autumn chose to stay home. She kept herself busy, by turning the apartment into a proper home. The government checks helped a lot, and it made for quick decorating. However, Autumn still wanted to find a job soon. Atleast to get her out and keep her going stir crazy. Autumn tried to bring up the job idea to Billy, but he still wasn't talking to her. He had always been one to hold a grudge, but Autumn was growing tired of his games. They were married now and he was still acting like a child. So on Sunday night, the last day of spring break Autumn made it a point to go party with Billy. And this time, he couldn't keep her at home, because it was Dev's party. Autumn was automatically invited, because Stephy was going. Dev was going to throw the party at the beach again, only this time it would be a kick ass house party. Devin's grandparents had beachfront property that they hadn't used in forever. So, after talking sweet to them he got the keys to the kingdom.
Autumn made sure to get dressed in a hot new outfit. If Billy could buy new clothes, then so could she. Earlier that day, Stephy helped her pick out a hot pink form fitting halter dress. The straps were elastic and tied around the back of her neck. She bought black fishnet stockings, and knee high white boots. Stephy stopped by the apartment early so they could do each other's hair and makeup. Both ladies looked fierce walking out the bathroom. Billy was floored when he saw Autumn. But, his pride still wouldn't let him compliment her. "So what do you think of your wifey?" Stephanie asked. Billy got up off the couch and peered down over his sunglasses. "I think somebody needs to stop trying to get attention." Billy popped his collar and headed out the door. Autumn felt defeated. She thought for sure that her new outfit would get Billy talking to her again. "It's ok girl. You look hot!" Stephy tried to cheer her friend up.
The party at Dev's grandparents house was off the charts. Beers, boobs, and blunts were everywhere. Autumn stuck close by Stephy's side the entire time. Not knowing that Billy was actually keeping an eye on her. "So Steph, I want to make Billy jealous. I'm sick of his fucking head games. We are married now, and he's still pulling this crap. It's like he doesn't get that we aren't boyfriend and girlfriend anymore. Like, this is marriage." Stephanie smirked at her friend. "Ok, not to take his side or anything, but you wanting to make him jealous isn't any better. You can't talk about head games, but want to be silly acting too." "I know that, but he won't talk to me. Ever since Tyler made that stupid comment about remembering me at 4th of July, it has been radio silence from Billy. The only way I know to make him notice me, is if I notice someone else." "Well that's all on you girl. He's your husband, do what you have to do, but I still don't think this is a good idea." Autumn huffed at her friend. "Just help me out here, ok? Now who can I flirt with?" Autumn said, as she gazed around the crowded room. "Oh what about Dev?" Stephy immediately started giggling. "What? What's so funny?" Autumn wanted to know what she missed. "Honey, Devin is gay." Autumn's jaw dropped. "No fucking way! I don't believe you!" Even though it was kind of loud in the house, Stephy leaned in to talk right in Autumn's ear. "I know, he doesn't really make it obvious, but only a few people know. He's really scared to tell people. He opened up to his parents a few years ago, and they kicked him out. He won't flaunt his homosexuality around. I mean...he was never super flamboyant to begin with. So I guess that's why he hides it so well." Autumn shook her head. She understood his pain. It's hard to be different. "OK, so Dev's out what about…" As Autumn was thinking Stephanie blurted out, "TYLER!" Autumn rolled her eyes. "I mean he already thinks you're hot, and Billy doesn't really care for him. So why not flirt?" Stephy said. Autumn let what she said sink in for a minute, and then scanned the room for Tyler. When she found him, she took a chug of her beer, and told Stephy, "Wish me luck!", then winked.
Autumn crossed to the other side of the party where Tyler was huddled around 4 other guys talking about God knows what. She walked right up next to him and started rubbing her hands along his forearm. "Hey, Tyler! It's cool seeing you here. Listen I just wanted to say, no hard feelings about earlier this week. I think I remember you from last summer as well. You can surf, right?" Autumn bit her bottom lip and batted her eyelashes. Billy saw what was happening from across the room, and started fuming. He didn't say or do anything yet, but his fist were clinched at his sides. By now, Tyler was completely enthralled with Autumn. He started to caress her shoulder with one hand while he talked. "Yea, I surf. I've been doing it since I was a teenager actually. It's not an easy sport. You have to be quick to get up...on the board. You gotta have a lot of stamina too." Autumn really started to blush now. She knew what Tyler was getting at. "Oh bet you're really good at getting up on that board. How long can you go for on your surf…" Autumn was suddenly snatched the fuck up by Billy. He was squeezing as tight as he could on her arm, and dragged her out to the car. "Billy let go! You're hurting me!" Autumn shouted. Billy didn't listen. He unlocked the car door and shoved her in. He furiously slammed the door in her face, and got in the driver side. "Don't you ever pull a fucking stunt like that again do you hear me! Rubbing your damn hands on him, and letting that piece uh shit touch you!" Billy squealed out onto the road and was burning rubber to get home. The entire time, screaming at Autumn. "Wow, you know Billy it's pretty sad that the only way you'll acknowledge me is if I'm flirting with other guys! You haven't said two words to me all week, and now you wanna be pissed!" "Autumn, you shut the fuck up! I was in a hospital bed fucking dying, and you were out here fucking around with these dick heads on the beach!" "Hargrove! Are you out of your mind! I was only in Cali a week or two before all your shit happened. I hadn't even done anything, until the night you got attacked. I was trying to move on! YOU TIED ME UP, REMEMBER?" "God damn it Autumn, you know that wasn't my fucking fault!" "And neither was this! Did you think I wanted Tyler to bust me out in front of you. I didn't even remember the guy! Damn it Billy I missed you! I missed the shit out of you. And I've been here with you ever since the hospital! But you know what, you're dad was right...it is the fucking Billy show on repeat! You are just fucking like your dad sometimes! It is always your way or the highway!" Billy had just made it into the parking lot of the apartment complex when Autumn made her little comment. It sent Billy absolutely over the edge. He slammed into an empty spot, and stormed off to the apartment. Autumn stayed in the car for a few minutes thinking about what she had just said. She was a little scared to go into the apartment now, wondering if Billy might try to hit her. When she finally walked in, Billy was chugging a beer in the kitchen. When he saw her, he started screaming again. "You're such a fucking cunt! I'm nothing like my Goddamn father, alright! You don't ever say that shit to me again! Do you understand!" Autumn just stood there by the door. She knew she had cut Billy deep. Billy had lost every ounce of patience he had for Autumn at this point. He ran up on her, shoving his chest into her and pushing her right against the door. He put his hands against the door on either side of her head, and got nose to nose with her. He screamed again, "I SAID, DO YOU FUCKING UNDERSTAND!" Autumn scowled and turned her face away from Billy. He cupped his hand under her chin and squeezed her face with his thumb and fingers. "LOOK AT ME WHEN I'M FUCKING SPEAKING!" Tears started streaming down Autumn's face. It was hard for her to say anything with him squeezing her so tight, but she managed one sentence…"See, just like your father."
Billy slowly let go of Autumn and backed away from her. He ran one hand through his hair, and put the other on his hip. He stood there for a moment just staring at her. When he approached again Autumn flinched. He grabbed her face once more, but this time gently and started kissing her soft lips. At first he was delicate, but once Autumn gave in he started making out with her. Their tongues danced inside each other's mouths, as the heat between them built. Billy started planting kisses all down Autumn's neck and across her collar bones. Autumn was loving every moment of this. Through all this turmoile with Billy and recovery, they hadn't had sex in months. Both of them needed this. Autumn ran her fingers through Billy's shaggy hair. He was cupping her ass in one hand and feeling her breast with the other. He continued to kiss down her chest, right into her cleavage. The two of them continued to touch and tease as they walked themselves into the bedroom. They left a trail of clothes behind them. By the time they reached the bed, they were both undressed. Billy had Autumn right where he wanted her. She was laying on her back, legs spread, his hands under her bent knees, and ready to soul fuck her. Once he got started there was no slowing down. He kept up a steady pace for 20 minutes, before letting her get on top. She turned herself around on him so he could watch her bounce. He grabbed ahold of her ass and held on. He was gripping her tight and occasionally slapped her ass. He let out soft grunts of pleasure as she moaned louder and louder. After a while, they both laid on their sides. Billy slid back in behind her. He held her left leg in the crook of his elbow, and started pounding again. Autumn was getting breathless. She was going to explode. "OH daddy yes, yes, right there!" She moaned loudly. This sent Billy into a frenzy. He loved pushing Autumn to the edge. "You gonna cum for me baby? Cum for daddy." It didn't take but a few more seconds and Autumn had reached her climax. Her left leg was trembling in Billy's arm. Her body clenched so wonderfully around his member, he quickly let his juices flow inside her. Billy and Autumn had fucked plenty of times before, but this...this was pure ecstasy.