So this is a sequeal; to my story California dreaming.For bits and pieces to add altogether in Billy's relationship with my OC it would good to read that first.
summer 1985 June 15th
Autumn graduated barely.
She started spiraling after Billy and Max left.
Honestly Billy more than Maxine.
Her mother started dating several men.
Never remembering their names. They all started looking similar when you only see them days at a time.
No ones face really stuck.
Well Quinn's face stuck, he stuck around and took over. He had several child support checks sent to different parts of California.
Mom started dipped into their accounts to pay his child support off so he wouldn't end up in jail over missing payments, smart idea? No.No.No!
She moved out right after graduation , her dad helped pay the rent for her as long as she worked or went to college and didn't move a man in.
It was a small place but It was only her there.
She STILL wanted to keep ber promise and visit Billy before the world swallowed her. So she took her car to Boring-ville, U.S.A..Hawkins, Indiana.
According to Max, until she got some friends an dare may I say , a boyfriend!!
Now she loves it.
She had talked to Max just a little bit before she had headed out letting her know she'll be there in a few days .She was completely scared to go and even see Billy's face though.
He started blowing her off ,not returning her calls in April and then on.
flashback.
The last phone call.
" So, Autumn... I gotta be somewhere at 8 sharp, can we wrap this up?" He said dabbing cologne on his crotch and behind his neck lightly.
She called him to tell him that Her mom had met a guy named Quinn and give a update on how this creep was scum. Literally the conversation was about 8 mins long only.
" ...Another date? "she sighed. questioning him timid.
She slowly was becoming a friend more than anything else. This being his 3rd time in months it was mentioned he had " plans" at 8.
"Yes. So if you don't mind--" his voice faded a bit as he looked at himself in the mirror winking to his own reflection.
" Well, that's "funny" you mention dates...I was asked by your little "best friend" to prom today!" she said like venom .
Did i just lie to make him jealous???
She got the reaction she wanted. Pure silence and just all ears waiting for more to be said.
"Well , that's not happening." he stated . She knew Billy... she knew he had most likely balled up his fist and plopped down on his bed, pissed.
Because he can't handle the thought of her moving on.
"You're able to do whatever!! I know you're forgetting me!! -'"she cried out
He tries to interrupt . " I haven't--" He's shuts up to let her speak and listens to her continue.
He's looking for a single cigarette on hid bed side table , he needs to nicotine to calm down.
"You can screw around and I accept it, but I can't even dance with someone because you can't handle another guy even wanting me?? good bye!!" she finished.
She slammed the phone down.
End flashback
He's the one who said " Don't wait for him if someone comes along and makes you happy".
Granted no one made her feel the same way , she now knew it was a double standard he created.
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She was excited about seeing Aunt Susan.
Neil, on the other hand not so much.
He made it clear he didn't want her staying with them while visiting.
He still ran that household with a iron fist.
It was a 30 hour drive that was the longest and furthest she had ever traveled. Only sleeping at rest stops for a hour at a time.
By the time she reached Hawkins she wanting to sleep in bed so badly.
Just coming into the towns view made her feel tired and bored.
"Christ, this-- it's worse than i thought." she mumbled passing general stores and second hand shops all in the same plaza.
She saw a billboard announcing the opening of mall, Starcourt. At least there's a.mall!!
She pulled to the drive way of the house. No cars looked to be home.
DAMN , hopefully Max was home..since it was the summer she doubted that.She rung the doorbell and waited shortly the door opened slightly.
"Hello?,can I help you?" Max answered looking her up and down.
Jesus I can't believe she's questioning who i am.Get a pixie cut and fill out and your unrecognizable ?""Max! Are you shitting me?? It's Me!!" she said laughing throwing her arms up in defeat.
"SHIT, AUTUMN?" Max gasped slinging the door all the way open, giving her big hug after realizing who it was.
"You're so tall now and wow, dressing girly!!" Autumn commented on beautiful an mature she was.looking.
"You look like a coke bottle now" Max said in shock at her.
"Yeah ,yeah" she replied not hearing it for the first time.
"Where's the fuhrer, ass hole Neil didn't want me here of course." Autumn said hands on her waist now shaking her head.
Max shrugged not having a clue of his where abouts. Max waited to see if she was going to ask about Billy.
Not happening..
"Your boyfriend, when do i meet him?" Autumn asked motherly.
"I don't.know, kinda not talking to him, he's been a real jerk lately...anyways, I asked my friends about you staying at their house-- the redhead muttered and cleared her throat..
She looked like it wasn't good.
"- I know someone who has a guest house , who says you're more than welcome to stay. Friend of a friend...his name is Steve. "Max finishes.
"Okay? When do i meet Steve?"
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scoops ahoy
"Ahoy Ladies!!" Steve yelled out to Max and Autumn at the counter spinning his scooper in his hand.
Autumn smiled at the sight of his name tag knowing this was Steve.
He was pretty cute .
Steve had no idea she was going to be tan skin being mixed and all.Max never explained the whole race thing which didn't matter. He had never seen other girls like her around here. Everyone had perms and teased hair. The short cut made her look kinda bad ass but sweet at the time.
"Ahoy Steve, I'm Autumn" her eyes not leaving his eyes as she studied who this sailor of frozen treats was. He spun the scooper again instead missing it and it fell on the ground making a clang sound. Pretending that just didn't happen , he leaned on the counter letting in remain on the ground.
"Meet to nice you" he said playing with his hair destroying the English language , nervous as hell.
He was a complete spaz, but she liked this.
He ended up giving Autumn a fudge sundae on the house before leaving. He cleaned the scooper of course!
He gave her the address and key to the guest house whenever she wanted to head out that way too. Explaining just go threw the back gate. I'll be off soon anyways.
xx
"Leaving the Mall , she heard a engine she knew from anywhere.. how many people in this town could possibly have a Camero?
Max fixated on her reaction, to get any clue to as how hearing Billy was near .
The sound brought back so many memories.Good and bad. It had to be ,him.
Just has to be..
The blue car park taking up two parking spots and HE got out!! , Billy Hargrove.
Her heart skipped a beat..as he walked by the two girls but he stopped and noticed who was with his step sister.
He knew she was visiting, over hearing Max's phone calls and all.
Little did they know , the trip to the mall was intended for Autumn.
He noticed the bold new pixie haircut. Her body was more shapely and wore daisy duke shorts with a tube top.
She bought California straight to the country.
Billy's POV
Damn , she's here already?! Of course she and birdshit would be here!
Wonder what Max has been telling her!?
He actually felt nervous, like a small school boy seeing her in that outfit, just about made him want to cover her up.
He appreciated the view but yet felt jealous that others were viewing her.
He thought back to their last conversation on the phone, where he habitually would tell her about his affairs, he was stupid for that. He did start putting her in a friend zone category as the months went by.
But seeing her in the flesh bought old feelings back, like she was real and not just a voice on the phone.
end of pov
"Max , what is else is there to do in this town? I'm ready to go now. She said taking the keys out her bag an unlocking the door.
Her heart was raising so fast.
She dropped the keys in a big nervous rush. This shit never happened before.
She dropped to the ground to grab it. Another hand made it before her picking them up.
"Nice car, E24 M6." Billy voice said looking over the BMW.
He still had the keys on his hand, not wanting her to have make.a run for it.
". Can I have my car keys back please, I'm leaving." she exclaimed in way almost stranger like grabbing for them.and missing. He raises them above his head now.
"Where are you staying at Autumn?, " he asked actually concerned knowing she can't sleep at his place.Which was still bullshit.
She wasn't letting him know shit!
"Billy..you had your fun!! please give me my keys ." she tippy toed losing balance an falling forward on him.
He caught her one hand falling forward.
He smelt so good!!
Her chest press against his middle abdominal since she was shorter making his stumble back.
Her breast were extremely full he noticed it pressed against him.
"Woah there tiger." he chuckled.
Max knew there was loads of sexual tension built up of course. She felt like dying rather seeing this.
She adjusted her tube top as it got pulled slightly down before a nip slip.
"Jeez Billy!" she groaned noticing his eyes where drilling a hole into her breast.
He wasn't going to let people get a free show . He slightly was aroused by that too much himself. So he blocked her body giving her time to adjust herself.
He handed the keys to her with a grin.
Finally he was done playing around at least.
They were both silent for a minute after she took them.
"Don't be a stranger, come see me later babe." he said low and seductive as he ran his fingers threw his hair turning to walk in the mall.
Just like that...she melted in his hands.
She didn't want to do anything rash. She even told herself she wouldn't end up falling for her routine.She knew she could keep herself busy by not succumbing to his charm.
She could do this!!