Falling in Rhythm(billie joe armstrong x reader)

Whatshername

The air in the hallways of Pinole Valley High was thick with the usual buzz of students gossiping, lockers slamming, and teachers trying to wrangle the chaos into order. Billie Joe strode confidently down the hall, his arm draped loosely over Alex's shoulders, as if to silently declare to the world that she was his. His green eyes, usually sharp and mischievous, softened whenever he looked at her. It was a calm morning, or at least, it started that way.

"Hey, Armstrong!" A voice sliced through the background noise like nails on a chalkboard.

Billie Joe rolled his eyes, letting out an irritated groan as he tightened his grip on Alex. "Fucking shit... not again."

Alex tensed beside him, clearly on edge, but she kept quiet. Jessica's footsteps echoed against the tile floor, quickening as she marched straight up to them, her fake smile plastered across her face. She completely ignored Alex, her eyes locked solely on Billie.

"Billie, come on," Jessica cooed, her voice dripping with mock sweetness. "We both know you can do better than her. You deserve someone like me, not this little—"

"Don't even fucking finish that sentence," Billie Joe interrupted, his voice sharp and venomous. His jaw tightened as his anger boiled just beneath the surface, but he kept his cool for Alex's sake. For now.

Jessica's smirk faltered, but only for a second. She brushed a hand over his arm, her touch sending a shiver of disgust through him. "Billie, baby, you know I'm right. You don't have to settle for someone like her—"

"Like her?!" Billie Joe's voice exploded, his words booming through the hallway as heads turned to watch. His face twisted with pure fury, his hands balled into fists. "For the last fucking time, Jessica, I'm not interested! I've told you over and over again—stay the fuck away from me and Alex!"

The hall went dead silent. Students stopped, their eyes wide as they watched Billie Joe Armstrong, known for being cool and collected, completely lose his shit.

Jessica blinked, taken aback by the outburst but far from backing down. Her eyes flickered over to Alex, and that jealousy flared again. She sneered, the bitterness seeping through her voice like poison.

"Oh, right, Alex. Miss Perfect. She's so much better than me, huh?" Jessica spat, her voice dripping with venom. "She's fucking nothing, Billie. You're wasting your time with her."Billie's patience snapped, but before he could even react, Jessica lunged forward. It happened so fast. One second Alex was standing beside him, and the next, Jessica's fist connected with the side of Alex's head with a sickening crack.

Alex dropped like a stone.

"Holy shit Alex!" Billie said, looking like a bull waiting for the matador.

"Fuck," Mike muttered under his breath, his blue eyes flashing with anger as he scanned the hall for any teachers who might step in. His usual calm demeanor was shattered.

Tre's face twisted into a dark scowl, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned white. "What the fuck just happened?" he demanded, his voice low and dangerous as he stepped forward, putting himself between Billie Joe and Jessica.

Billie Joe's heart raced as he checked Alex's breathing—shallow but steady, thank god. His head snapped up, his green eyes burning with fury as he locked onto Jessica.

Without a second thought, Billie Joe surged to his feet, his rage an almost tangible force. He grabbed Jessica by the front of her shirt and yanked her towards the lockers, pinning her against them with a forceful shove. The clang of her body hitting the metal echoed down the hall.