Done For [Billy Hargrove]

Margo Henderson's life in Hawkins is a carefully constructed rebellion against small-town conformity, until the arrival of the enigmatic, infuriating Billy Hargrove shatters her carefully guarded peace. He's the king douche, a swaggering jock who represents everything she despises. Yet, beneath his abrasive exterior lies a vulnerability she never expected, revealed in whispered confessions and silent pleas for help. As Margo finds herself increasingly entangled in Billy’s tumultuous world, she’s forced to confront the hidden truths that bind them, and the unexpected desires that threaten to unravel her own carefully constructed identity. Will she dare to peel back the layers of the bad boy facade, or will the secrets of Hawkins—and Billy's life—consume them both?

The oppressive fluorescent lights of Hawkins High hummed, a familiar backdrop to another Friday afternoon. My backpack, already a weighty testament to my academic anxieties, felt heavier as I navigated the crowded hallway. Suddenly, a jarring impact, and I stumbled, my books scattering across the ugly laminate floor. "Asshole," I mumbled, eyes rolling as I knelt to gather them. Billy Hargrove. Again. His shoulder had connected with mine for the second time today, a deliberate, infuriating act from the self-proclaimed king douche of Hawkins.

Nancy, my steadfast best friend, offered a sympathetic glance as she helped me collect the last of my scattered papers. I crammed them angrily into my backpack. We needed to get out of here. As we made our way to the parking lot, there he was, leaning against his Camaro, cigarette dangling, that infuriating smirk on his face. We walked past, ignoring him, heading straight for Nancy's car and the promise of escape.

Done For [Billy Hargrove]

High School Small Town Romance Mystery 1980s