Thank you so much for the reviews! Sorry for taking too long to update! Promise I'll do it quicker from now on!
Prettypinkcrane, you're right about the red jacket being a Joe thing, and totally agree about Billy looking sexier in black. But I saw a pic of Billy wearing the jacket and thought something along 'let's change' lol. But just then I watched the deleted scene and saw that he only used it as a sort of tribute to Joe. Well... no matter what he wears, he's sexy. If fact, if he wears nothing at all it's better. Ok, please, someone stop me! lol
Enjoy...
That wasn't her first weird dream, but surely it had to be the strangest of them all. It felt so real, her body still burning with fulfillment. Did Julie really crave for him so badly she needed to dream about it? She yawned and rolled over in her bed, facing where Billy Darley had been in her dream, laying beside her. Her brow frowned as her eyes spotted a scrappy piece of paper, laying on the pillow beside hers.
"I'll come over tonight." She read out loud. It wasn't a request or an order. It was a promise. She looked at the light pink sheet around her body, and flashes of last night's event started to pop up in her lazy brain. It hadn't been a dream at all. Last night did happen.
After her morning shower, Julie looked at herself in the mirror. She looked like someone who had a bad hangover, she looked tired though she felt pleased at the same time. Her tongue played with her cut lip. "Damn, could he have acted any more like a cannibal?" It ached a little, along with her hips. All proof that it had been everything but a dream, literally speaking.
She shouldn't be thinking about it now, she didn't complain when it happened, in fact, it just deepened the frenzy. God, she was such a weirdo! Julie blow dried her fringe and left the rest of her hair to dry naturally. Grabbing a dark jeans, red blouse and her much loved dark brown cowboy boots and getting them on, Julie headed out of her colorful apartment, slamming the door behind her. She was mad at herself, she couldn't ignore what had happened, she couldn't forget it… she couldn't wait for the day to be over.
"Where the fuck were you last night?" Bones spit at his oldest son blank face.
"Out." Billy answered icily. God, he hated having to face this man.
"I don't care if you're around there fucking whores, guys or whatever it is that you fucking do! But I care if you don't get your fucking job done! That's not enough fucking money! This is last time I warn you. If I find out you and our little fucking gang have been stealing from me, I swear I'll…"
"We haven't been stealing." Billy icily cut him off.
"Don't fucking interrupt me!" Bones roughly tossed Billy's backpack back at him, who caught it handily. "Fuck off now!" Billy didn't need to be told a second time, he stormed out of his father's suffocating office.
"Bodie, get the boys on the corner, we need more money." Billy called his friend as soon as he was out and ordered around, flipping his cell phone without another word. "Fucking greedy old man." He cursed, kicking the trash can near him. He really needed to reach his money quota, other wise, there would be no next time. That he understood all too well.
"Dawg, let's eat!" Bodie cried to his boss. "We've collected more in half a day than we've done the entire last week."
"I know." Billy sighed. "Let's go eat."
At the Four Roses, the guys gathered around their usual table, on their usual chairs. The food there was terrible, but the Darley gang got it for free. Plus, they made it up every night by consuming enough alcohol to keep the bar going. Today the air felt heavy, especially for those who sat next to their leader.
Joe tried to lighten the mood, unsure he did the right thing, but he'd take his chances. "So Billy... did you see Hottie last night?"
The guys looked up, yet so did Ashley who stood nearby, drying glasses with a cloth. She had gotten aware of what her friend might be getting into, Julie becoming a reason for a good laugh and someone to spend money on. That didn't pleas her one bit. But she surely couldn't say that in Billy Darley's face. And Ashley honestly hoped Julie wouldn't be the one to do it either. She thought of Julie as a brave one, and she was, but not enough to face him.
A flash of a smirk played on Billy's lips. "Throw me the money."
"You did it?" Tommy asked in disbelief. Ashley pretended to be concentrating on her task. While she rubbed the glasses, her head down, she took in every bit of conversation she could.
"Of course I fucking did it!"
"And where's the proof?" Bodie asked with a playful smirk. Billy tossed his cell phone at him. "Fuck! Here she is! Sleeping like an angel!" He laughed as he passed Billy's phone to the other members, so they could see the girl covered by her light pink sheets, sleeping peacefully. The pic showed her from her shoulders up, just enough to make the point and to show Billy had owned his price.
"What's her name again?" Jamie asked, without taking his eyes off the cell phone.
"Julie." Billy answered, no emotion in his voice.
Ashley's eyes widened. She couldn't believe Julie had fallen for him. But then again, everyone knew how sexy Billy could be, or at least, everyone had a fairly good idea. "Sammy. I'll take my break now." She informed her boss. Already taking the apron off.
"On lunch time Ashley?"
"There's something I need to do." She replied quickly before almost running through the door. "And it ain't gonna be easy." She mumbled to herself as she struggled against the cold wind.
"Ok Dawg, I won't call dibs against your charm ever again." Bodie laughed as he tossed his share of the money on the pile in front of Billy.
"I told you." Billy raised his chin a little bit, it always felt good to prove people wrong and to show them who's in charge.
"I'm impressed big brother." Joe insusted, knowing Julie to be beautiful, but definately a handful.
"Watch and learn Joey."
"Ash! Hey!" Kristin greeted her friend with a welcoming smile.
"Hey Kiki! Is Julie around?"
"Oh, she just left to take her car to the garage. The old thing gave up on her last time she needed it."
"Too bad. Mind if I wait for her?"
"Of course not! What is it you wanna talk to her about?"
"Sorry, but I think she'll want to keep this private."
"Oh. Alright. Suite yourself." Kristin flashed her a friendly smile before serving the few costumers.
"Kiki!" Ally giggled happily to see her friend around.
"Hey!"
"Shouldn't you be working? Is everything alright?"
"Yeah. I'm just waiting for Julie to come back."
"Come back? She won't be here until at least five."
"What?"
"After taking her car, she's got a dentist appointment and then she had to go shop for I don't know what."
"Damn…"
"Do you want me to leave her a message?"
"Nah. I'll come by later."
"Alright then."
"Bye girls."
"See ya." Kristin and Ally said at the same time, a bit worried. Ashley seemed concerned about something, and it involved Julie. Maybe it had to do with the cut lip she showed off this morning? For her sake, they hoped not.
Julie walked in the Falcon with a smile. Her car repaired and back in action although it had cost her a small fortune, she didn't suffer on the dentist's chair and she found the stuff she had gone shopping for.
"Hey!" She greeted Kristin and Ally.
"Hey." They answered. But only Ally continued speaking. "Did you get everything you needed?"
"Yeah. Thank God!"
"Ash came looking for you."
"What did she need?"
"She didn't say... She wanted to speak to you and you alone."
"Do you think it's something serious?" Julie frowned.
"Have done anything wrong lately?"
Julie froze and shook her head with an amused chuckle. "No." It really depended on Ally's conception of 'wrong' but she didn't feel like dwelling.
"Then I'm sure it's nothing."
"Alright then. I'll call her."
Julie went upstairs, placed the supermarket bags on the floor and reached for her cell phone.
They were just about to close when Ashley came back.
"Hey, there you are!" Julie smiled and Ashley nervously did the same. "Ok, spill it out! Because you made us all curious." Kristin and Ally were around and Julie didn't mind.
"Maybe we should go upstairs."
Julie frowned. What could be so serious that it could not be said in front of the others?
"Will you tell me now?" Julie impatiently asked right after she closed her apartment's door.
"Ok." Ashley took a deep breath. "This isn't going to please you at all. Maybe I'm making a big deal out of it, but knowing you, I don't think I am."
"Just say it!" She said on the edge of the couch, facing her friend sitting on the chair.
"It's about Billy Darley." Julie's eyes widened. "I heard them talking at the bar. Julie, it was all a set-up. They made a bet whether Billy would sleep with you or not."
"What!?"
"And today they were talking about the result…" Ashley took a moment to continue. "Billy showed off a picture on his cell phone, of you sleeping."
"What!?" Julie got up, totally pissed off. She knew sleeping with him would be bad, that he was bad. But she had not seen this coming. "Are you sure about this?"
"One hundred percent. I couldn't believe it first. I never really thought you would fall for him."
"Son of a bitch!" Julie shook her head. "God, what was I thinking? An one night stand is something but a freaking bet is another! Hell!" She got so frustrated! She should have known better.
"Why did you do it?"
"Because you have no idea how hard it is to resist him! I tried! I walked away from him. But in a blink of an eye he was breathing down my neck again! His hold on me was so intense that I just couldn't fight against it! Ugh! I hate myself for being so weak!"
Ashley shook her head, she knew what her friend talked about. She wasn't the first of them to make a mistake like that and wouldn't be the last, but she was the first to make it with this specific someone. "I gotta head back to the Four Roses. It's gonna start to be crowded. I'm so sorry Julie."
"Don't be... You can't help it. Thank you for telling me Ash."
"No problem. But please, don't tell anyone I told you. My brother will rip my head off. If Billy doesn't get his chance first."
"Don't worry. I won't."
"Thanks."
"Come on. I'll walk you out. I have to deliver the coffee at the hospital."
She could feel her heart pounding in her head, as if it was about to explode. How could she be such a fool? A picture! He snapped a fucking picture of her to show off to his friends! She felt extremely dirty.
"Julie! Hello!" Mark shot her a perfect pleasant smile, but she did not feel in the mood for pleasanteries.
"Hey. Here's your coffee."
"Are you alright? You seem... troubled?" His voice sounded gentle, but she glared at him.
"I'm fine."
"What happened to your lip?" Mark noticed the wound when she spoke. She had been biting it since she stepped into the white hallway, the very moment he had gotten aware of her presence. Did he catch her sent in the air or something?
She pressed her lips together. "Nothing."
"Come along. I have an ointment that will make it better." He took her hand in his, leaving Julie no choice but to follow the sweet young doctor. He sat her on one of the emergency stretchers and reached for the ointment inside of a drawer. After putting a bit of it on his finger, he sweetly placed it on her injury. In the beginning, she flinched, pulling away, making him smile. "Here." He handed the tube to her. "I think it's gonna be useful."
She gave him a truly thankful smile. "Thanks Mark."
"Don't mention it." Another charming smile. A lock of his dark hair fell on his blue eyes and he threw it back.
"I better go." Julie walked out of the room. Mark behind her. When they reached the reception, she turned to face him. "Thanks again."
"Hope I'll see you again soon Julie."
She chuckled. "Enjoy your coffee."
Then she walked out, not noticing the receptionist's dirty glare at her. Mark Westling was too charming for the coffee girl. She couldn't understand how the girl kept turning him down. She must be mental.
Julie got in her car and drove back home. Her brief encounter with Mark calmed her down a little bit. He was so sweet and careful. But her features straightened and hardened as soon as she eyed the black Mustang parked in front of the Falcon. Fury started to seep out of her pores. She didn't care if he was a freaking gang leader, he was a jerk just like all the others.
Julie got out of her car, locked it and walked over to the back entry of the Falcon, which lead directly to her apartment. On her way, she glanced at the tattooed car, finding it empty. That only made her feel worse, asking herself where he had hidden himself. She turned into the little alley and there he was. Leaning against the wall, beside the door, smoking a cigarette. She kept walking towards the back entrance as if there was nobody there.
He blew out some smoke and tossed the cancer stick away. "I've been waiting for you Jules." He smirked at her.
She didn't meet his eyes. "Fuck off Darley." She opened the door, but before she could step in, Billy grabbed her arm. Her reflex immediate, her fist met his jaw before he could blink.
"What's fucking wrong with you?" That had been a good one. Even being pissed at it, he noticed how great she looked when she had that angry fire in her eyes.
"What's wrong with me? Maybe I'm mad because I didn't get my part of the bargain! After all, if it wasn't for me being such a damn fool, you wouldn't have filled your pockets! Maybe that's what's wrong with me!"
"What the fuck are you talking about?"
"Quit the acting! You're not good at it."
She couldn't fucking know. Could she?
"Why don't we go inside and we'll talk about whatever it is that bothers you?" He tried to be comprehensive.
"Stop it!" She shouted angrily. "I know you just wanted to win a fucking bet you made with your crew! Congratulations! You already have your price saved on your fucking cell phone. What do you want now?"
Fuck. She knows. "Jules..." He used his new nickname to her. Hoping it would calm her down.
"Fuck you Darley! Don't go nicknaming me around! Oh wait, perhaps you should! What'd you think about Decoy? It sounds pretty good, don't you think?"
"Hey..."His patience was just about to go over the edge with her, but he tried one more time.
"No! Don't try to get my attention! You're a stinking son of a bitch!" She made an attempt to get in but he held her again. This time with both hands.
"Fucking stay where you are and fucking listen to me!" He shouted angrily.
"No! I have a better option. We'll play something called hide and seek. You go hide and I'll count until eternity!" She kicked his groin, which forced him to release his grip on her wrists. Billy finally backed away groaning and she quickly stepped in, locking the door behind her.
Her head spun in fury, tears started to fill her tired green eyes. By the time she reached her bed, they rolled down and kept going, but she insisted on wiping them off fiercely, her cheeks red. Julie slept with her fingers digging into the pillow and shaking in anger. That's what you get when you let your body win.
Billy angrily walked back to his car. He hated her. Yeah, she's a hot girl, but she also hit his nerves so badly! She fucking hit him like he meant nothing to her. "Face it, she ain't afraid of ya." Yes, he had used her, but couldn't she just get over it? After all, he had come back to her. He came by yesterday, because he wanted to! He came tonight, waiting for her, because he wanted to! Fuck that bet! Fuck that picture! He hated her.
"Fucking bitch!" He cursed, kicking his car's front wheel.
Well hey, hey baby, it's never too late
Pretty soon you won't remember a thing
And I'll be distant as stars reminiscing
Your heart's been wasted on me
You've never been so used
As I'm using you, abusing you
My little decoy
Don't look so blue,
You should've seen right through
I'm using you, my little decoy
I'm not sorry at all
No, no (Not sorry, oh, not sorry)
I'm won't be sorry at all
No, no (Not sorry, oh, not sorry)
I'd do it over again
Decoy - Paramore