~ • Bitter Love • ~

Chapter: 13 Demons & Desires

Katherine POV

"Billy...Steve?" I asked weakly trying my best to concentrate on the two familiar figures in the room; both boys stood motionless as they stared back at me; finally regaining some consciousness i looked around the unfamiliar room bewildered.

"Where am i?" I asked but was met with silence once again. Steve opened his mouth to say something but words could not establish instead he quickly ran out of the room leaving Billy to stand there silent.

"Billy...what is going on?" Concern filling my voice as i looked at Billy's watery gazes. Before he could give me an answer the room doors busted open revealing two unfamiliar men and my mother and Steve not far behind them.

"My Baby!" My mother stammered pushing the men out of the way as she ran towards me wrapping her arm around me tightly. Slowly i began to feel a sudden tension build inside of me as my mother sobbed into my shoulder, the realization of the events that unfolded that night. The grasp that abruptly unfolded in me that i almost withered away that evening; tears slowly began to drip down my face as everything came together all i could do was cry and squeeze my mother tighter as the fear began to seep into me.

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The next day felt so long i saw a million faces and was filled in with the stories of are trumpet against the upside-down and how Nancy was now seeing Jonathan, but the story that puzzled me the most was how Billy saved me how he busted into the ER with my lifeless body.

'Knock Knock'

"Come in-" i weakly announced, it had been a long first day and i just wanted to sleep instead Curley hair and combat boots found there way in. Billy sat silently next to my bed looking down not able to bring himself to look at me directly.

"Why did you come?" I said harshly continuing my gaze at the tv. I wanted to be angry at him; he hurt Lucas and and almost killed Steve yet i was so torn. I looked over at him to get some kind of expression but he continued to stay silent staring down at his boots instead of me.

"If you're not going to talk then leave I'm tired, Billy." I continued yet he seemed unfazed of my attitude; i had so many questions to ask him but how could I. The Blonde boy finally looked up giving me a peek at his expression, the guilt ate at me as worry filled his gaze into my own causing me to look back at the television.

"Thank you.." I finally grew the courage to say still not able to look over at him.

"Anything for you Juliet." He slyly let out causing my cheeks to flush from his husky voice. Still, i dared not to look at him yet i could feel his light eyes bare into me. Before i could say anything else he quickly stood up and made his way to the door, turning my head slightly i watched him however i didn't want him to take his leave just yet.

"Wait!..your leaving-" i quickly stammered watching his boots come to a halt and turn to face me. His face was soft and i couldn't help but feel my heart beat a little as he smirked at my word.

"Gets some rest, Princess." His deep voice calmly requested through his a small grin and with that, he left hastily leaving me in a flustered mess and drowning in my own thoughts. I sat there for a moment fighting the demons in my head that flooded my mind with Hargrove's smile.

"God, why is this so hard!" I blurted out frustrated at the war that was going on in my head. I wanted to be mad at him he was- i mean IS a horrible person. Yet i crave his attention and see some kind of good in him when there is none.

"What's so hard?" A voice disturbed my inner argument forcing me out of my thoughts. I followed the voice and found Steve leaning slightly in the door frame.

"Nothing!" I blurted out hoping he was unable to hear the thoughts that raged in my mind. He smiled slightly as he entered the room making his way to the chair next to me.

"Its good to see you have so much energy." He teased but his light expression became serious and unfamiliar as he stared at my arm; the bite had been stitched together but the swelling around it still was there.

"How are you feeling?" The boy consulted as he gently held my hand rubbing his thumb in small circles around it. I smiled slightly looking into his worried eyes gently squeezing his hand for reassurance.

"Like i really need a shower." I whispered causing a small chuckle to leave his lips. He looked down directly evading my gaze; worry now filled his dark serious eyes as he continued to rub my thumb with his own.

"I missed you-" He started small not daring to look up at me directly. "I should have protected you more i-" his voice became shaky as he continued; i stopped him, pulling his face up to examine his expression. His dark brown eyes were now red as he bore into mine, only causing my heart to ache under his glare.

" i-i could h-have lost you Kat." This time his hot tears streamed down his face breaking my heart instantly. No words could come to mind watching him weep he had helped me that night, not only did he protect me but all the kids as well.

I pulled his face into mine crashing my lip into his hoping my message would get through with my actions. I slowly felt his hands wrap around me pulling me into his lips more causing his lips to fall in syce with my own.