When the birds started chirping outside Steve was shocked just how hard it was to share a bed with a thirteen-year-old.
Dustin moved around more in his sleep than he normally did when he was awake.
Steve quietly got up and found Billy awake as well sitting on the small couch across from the couch bed.
Max was spread out over both sides of the bed sleeping away.
Getting up Billy met Steve in the small kitchen and groaned. "Got kicked out of bed as well," Billy asked as he scoured the fridge.
He stacked eggs and bacon on the counter as Steve said "Yeah literally" and found the pans so Billy wouldn't just dig through everything to find them.
Placing some oil and spatulas down Steve left the kitchen to Billy's discretion.
He watched Billy flawlessly break the eggs and then in a first he added the bacon on top of the eggs. While that was cooking he got more eggs out and cracked them over the bacon.
As that sizzled away Billy grabbed a couple of oranges from the fruit basket, found the juicer and sat there and made freshly squeezed orange juice all the while his eyes never left the egg condition sizzling away.
As soon as he had the orange juice in the fridge he turned around and flipped the eggs and then got down glasses and filled each with ice and the juice he had taken out without Steve even noticing.
Within seconds six glasses of iced orange juice was at the table and he was plating the eggs and bacon.
Placing the plates with the glasses he got out forks and a couple of different sauces and placed them on the table as well.
"Breakfast is ready," Billy said loud enough to wake the entire apartment building but it did the trick.
Max and Dustin were dragging themselves to the table and Nancy and Robin slowly made their way to the table their eyes widening as they took in the smells filling the apartment.
"You made this Billy" Robin said looking at Steve and then said, "Hey Nance maybe we should just live here with them". Nancy nodded with a laugh.
"I don't like Max going to school without eating so I get up every morning and make her something that's quick and easy," Billy said as he stuffed his mouth with egg and bacon.
They all started eating amazed at how amazing it tasted. Only Steve knew how fast Billy was able to make it and it made it even more delicious to him.
"This is fresh," Nancy said as she took a drink of the orange juice.
"It's cheaper than buying it and plus I get a workout," Billy said with a grin.
"I wanna watch that workout sometime," Nancy and Robin said at the same time. Both girls kept from laughing as Steve shot them a real look of jealousy.
When they were finished Max and Dustin headed back to Steve's room to play more Nintendo while the older kids sat around the living room.
Billy stayed back and cleaned up the kitchen and the breakfast dishes.
"Fuck it Harrington if you're not going to make a move Nancy and I are going to kidnap your soul mate and keep him for ourselves," Robin said as she sipped at the orange juice she had brought with her.
"I mean he cooks, he clean, he cares for Max, and so on. On another note, I can't believe that they are closing the mall for three days due to that sewage leak but at least we get paid" Robin continued.
Billy finally joined them with a beer in hand. "Yeah, my work is close to the mall so I get a few days off myself. Maybe I will take Max to the bowling alley in the city" Billy said, taking the top off and taking a drink.
"Hey why don't we all go" Nancy said looking at Steve to back it up.
"If Harrington is up for it why not" Billy said adding "he can even invite Eddie if he wants" causing Steve to flinch.
"Why not?" Steve said softly. "I will take Dustin home so he can get changed and freshened up" Steve continued.
"No prob Harrington I will drop off Henderson on our way home and pick him up on the way to the bowling alley" Billy said standing up and stretching.
"Thanks" Steve said quietly and watched silently as Billy rounded Max and Dustin up and waved goodbye as they walked out.
Steve moaned and put his face in his hands wanting to just vanish into a void.
"This is perfect. Nancy and I will go with you and then something will come up and we will take the kids and you and Billy can have some alone time. Maybe you will even tell him Eddie and you have nothing and you know he's your soulmate" Robin said as her and Nancy head to their room leaving a disparaged Steve to drag himself to his room to get ready.
Meanwhile
Billy dropped off Dustin and asked his mom if he could come to the bowling alley with them in the afternoon.
Claudia nodded and said "you and Steve are so great with these kids. We are all thankful for your help".
"No problem ma'am it's great to see Max here enjoying herself as well. We shall see you around 1pm ok Dusty" Billy said with a grin.
"Got it" Dustin said and headed to his room to radio The others with updates.
When Billy got back into the car he tried to hide a yawn but it escaped as the car started up.
"You ok Billy" Max asked concerned.
Billy nodded and said "it's all good Max I just didn't sleep well" and headed towards their apartment.
When they got to the apartment Billy told Max to make sure he wakes up by 12:30 because he was going to get some sleep. Max laughed but promised.
Closing the door she got on her Walkie and asked "is anyone on"?
All of a sudden a chorus of voices came on and once it quieted Max said "so things exploded but I'm hoping this bowling trip will help out".
"I know you can do this Max" Jane replied.
"Thanks Jane" Max replied and after she promised to keep everyone update max put the the walkie on the desk by her bed and closed her eyes.
Ding, ding ding went Max's alarm clock causing her to jump a mile into the air. Flipping off the clock she rolled out of bed and still half asleep she went to Billy's room and was shocked it was empty.
Heading to the kitchen she saw him sitting on the couch just staring at the opposite wall.
"Hey Billy you ok?" Max asked as she sat across from him.
He pushed the papers on the table towards her and said "these are the adoption papers for you and me to sign but I want you to know what I do as an extra means of income. I don't want any secrets between us so here it goes:
I work a third job at a strip joint in the city. It's what I normally do Saturday nights but they're closed due to whatever this sewage issue is that's affecting a lot of areas" Billy said not looking her straight in the eyes.
Max went over and layed her head on his arm and said " I don't care what you do Billy I'm just glad we are together and if you don't care for it just quit".
"It's actually fun" Billy said laughing as he handed her the pen.
Max signed and then Billy did and with that they grabbed their stuff and headed out to pick up Dustin.
When they got to his house Dustin was already waiting outside with his mom.
Promising to have him home no later than ten Billy got Dustin settled into the back seat and they headed to the bowling alley.
Max was telling Dustin about the adoption papers and how they were going to beat the others as Team Dig Dug.
When they got to the bowling alley they found Steve, Nancy and Robin and headed on in.
Breaking into three teams they decided to have a coin toss to see who would be the team to beat and it just happened Team Jock, as Dustin named Steve and Billy's team won so they got to sit and watch the first game.
By the end they were all shocked at how skilled both Dustin and Max were, who both bowled a perfect game, making Nancy and Robin bow to them at the end.
"Hey you two didn't do too bad" Steve said, placing a hand on Robin's shoulder as she slumped next to him.
"We lost by over a hundred points. I think we did bad" Robin said, taking a sip of her soda.
"Ready to get your butts kicked" Max said tauntingly to Steve and Billy.
"We are going to make you wish you never even tried to beat us," Billy said with a smile as they got started.
The game stayed head to head until the last frame when Max missed her strike but hit a spare on the second turn.
Steve then did the same leaving the game up to Billy and Dustin.
Dustin hit the strike bowling a perfect game and so did Billy.
By this point, half the place was watching, holding their breaths to see if they would go another frame.
"It's on the house boys, play on" the owner said from behind them and set up another frame.
Dustin hit another strike but missed it on his second turn by one. Billy had to make strikes both times to win.
Billy threw for his first try and you could hear a pin drop as everyone held their breath. As the ball crashed into all ten pins you could hear the sigh of relief from Steve and the excitement from the crowds.
Billy picked up his ball and standing in front of the lane took a deep breath and got into position, released and stood motionless as he watched the spinning orb determine the whole game.
The crash of the ball into the pins and then a collective scream as Steve wrapped himself around Billy in excitement. Billy didn't move or say anything; he just allowed himself to enjoy the feeling of Steve's body against his.
Suddenly he felt hot breath against his ear and heard "maybe I will get to see how your other balls work sometime".
"Hey Girls can you take the kids with you, Stevie and I want to go celebrate" Billy asked with Steve still attached to him.
Neither of the boys noticed the red ribbon twisting itself around the two of them.
The other four silently did a victory celebration and Nancy said "of course, we will, you two go out and enjoy the evening".
Billy nodded and feeling that soft breath in his ear again he heard "I was never with Munson you are my forever" making Billy's body tremble with excitement.
Sitting Steve on one of the tables he helped him remove his bowling shoes and put his shoes on. After he got his own shoes on he lifted Steve again and carried him out to the awaiting Camaro.
Sitting him the passenger seat he pulled the seat belt over his lap purposely allowing his hand sweep over Steve's full cock.
The smile Billy got at Steve's soft moans was of pure lust.
Billy went around, jumped into the driver's seat, and headed towards his apartment. His right hand continuously rubbed Steve's thigh.
When they got there Billy went from horny to pissed as he saw a car he never wanted to see again, Neil's.
"Steve you crouch down and stay in the car no matter what you hear until I come back ok" Billy said as he looked at Steve with a face that begged for him to understand.
Steve nodded and ducked down and Billy pulled into his parking space.
He got out and looked straight at Neil but didn't say anything.
Neil took a drag from the cigarette he was holding, blew some smoke towards Billy and said "so I'm out getting a haircut and I hear these women a few chairs down talking about my son who was out there whoring himself out to make money.
Now I knew my son works at the crapass community pool and as a part time waiter at a semi-nice joint but I didn't know he was taking everything off for strangers.
That's no way for a kid to be raised so Max's mom and I have decided we think it's better for her to come back with us".
Billy felt every inch of his body tense as his father rambled on. He felt his fist tighten but fought to keep himself in check.
"You signed away you're damn parental rights and both of us signed the adoption papers today plus she knows what I do and doesn't give a shit so you better leave before I call the police for you being on private property" Billy said back placing his hand on the car trying to keep from crying knowing Steve now knew what a disgusting person he was.
Neil laughed and before Billy could say anything he heard a loud pop then felt a sharp pain in his chest and then a burning sensation. He put his hand where it hurt and he could feel the wet stickiness of blood.
Pushing himself to stay on his feet he yelled for help while Neil got into his car and took off.
One of his neighbors heard him yelling and while their husband called for an ambulance the woman came out and checked on him.
"Please check on Steve he is on the floor in the front passenger seat" Billy said through labored breaths.
The woman nodded and ran to the passenger side and tapped on the glass and asked "are you alright dear"?
Steve popped her head up and nodded and opened the door. The woman hugged him as Steve asked "where's Billy" through tears.
The woman was silent and trying to keep Steve from seeing Billy but stopped when she saw the blood on his shirt. "You Are soul mates aren't you?" she asked. He nodded and she let him through watching him close as he was losing blood as well.
Steve fell to his knees next to Billy taking his hand in his and prayed.
The police started showing up and the ambulance as well.
As Hopper got Billy into the ambulance and gave Steve permission to ride with him as long as he got help too, he asked if he should let anyone know.
"Call Robin please. She is with Max right now and both of them should know what's going on" Steve said as the doctors closed the door and drove off.
Taking a deep breath Hopper headed for the Harrington house.
