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Steve Harrington has been in love with his best friend, Y/N, for years. Unfortunately, she's dating Billy Hargrove. Steve has spent months watching Billy break her heart, only to be the person who puts it back together. But when Billy starts talking about Y/N like she's something he owns, Steve realizes he can't keep his feelings buried forever.

Friends to LoversUnrequited LoveJealousySlow BurnAngstLove Triangles
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Steve Harrington had never wanted to punch someone as badly as he wanted to punch Billy Hargrove. And considering their history, that was saying something.

Billy Hargrove

She's like a goddamn ball and chain, man.

Billy's voice carried across the crowded parking lot of Hawkins High, followed by Tommy Hagan's obnoxious laughter. Steve stopped walking. He'd only come outside to grab something from his BMW. He hadn't expected to overhear his best friend's boyfriend discussing their relationship like it was a prison sentence.

Billy Hargrove

Seriously.

Billy continued, leaning against his Camaro.

Billy Hargrove

Can't go anywhere without her asking questions. Can't even look at another chick without getting an interrigation.

Tommy snorted.

Tommy Hagan

Then dump her.

Billy shrugged.

Billy Hargrove

Why would I? She's hot.

Steve's fingers tightened around his keys.

Tommy Hagan

That's it?

Billy Hargrove

What else is there?

Steve stepped around the corner, his voice tight.

Steve Harrington

You're a real piece of shit, Hargrove.

Billy turned his head, an irritating smirk immediately spreading across his face.

Billy Hargrove

Well, well. King Steve.

Steve Harrington

Don't call me that.

Billy Hargrove

What's wrong, Harrington? Hear something you didn't like?

Steve marched toward him, stopping just a few feet away.

Steve Harrington

Y/N deserves better than you.

Billy laughed.

Billy Hargrove

Yeah? And what's better? You?

The question hit harder than it should have. For half a second, Steve forgot how to breathe. Billy noticed. His smirk widened.

Billy Hargrove

Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.

Steve Harrington

Shut up.

Billy Hargrove

Holy shit.

Billy straightened, pushing off the Camaro.

Billy Hargrove

You actually have a thing for my girlfriend.

Steve's jaw clenched.

Steve Harrington

She's my best friend.

Billy Hargrove

Sure she is.

Billy leaned closer, lowering his voice.

Billy Hargrove

Well, hate to break it to you, Harrington, but she goes home with me.

Steve looked him dead in the eyes.

Steve Harrington

Funny. Because I'm the one she calls when you make her cry.

Billy's smile disappeared. And for once, Steve Harrington walked away feeling like he'd won. Except he hadn't. Because Y/N was still dating Billy Hargrove. And Steve was still hopelessly in love with her.

The next day, the halls of Hawkins High were buzzing with the usual end-of-week energy. Steve leaned against Y/N's locker, trying to seem casual as students flooded past. He'd barely slept, replaying the parking lot confrontation over and over. He still didn't know if he'd done the right thing. All he knew was that he couldn't stand hearing Billy talk about her like that.

Then he spotted her. Y/N. Making her way through the crowd, looking as beautiful as ever. Steve pushed off the locker, his heart doing that annoying thing it always did around her.

Steve Harrington

Hey.

He gave her a small smile, hoping she couldn't tell something was off.

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