I sat silently at my desk as my mind whirled around. Jess was still missing and apparently Keith was too. There was rumors about Billy and I. Then feeling bad for Steve. I couldn't think straight about anything. I stared at the book as my pencil sat loosely in my hand. My head rest on my left hand as I leaned it on the table. Billy leaned against the wall staring out the window.

"Let's leave."

"What?" I asked and looked up at Billy as he broke my muddled thoughts.

"Come on, let's get out of here." He said as he pushed himself off against the wall.

"We have detention..."

"It's thirty minutes of bullshit. What's Mr. Haines gonna do? Give us another day of detention? You know he hated this more than us." He retorted.

I sighed knowing he was right.

"Screw it..." I packed up all my stuff into my backpack.

He extended his hand out to me and smirked as I looked up at him. He raised an eyebrow and I couldn't help but smile back at him.

"You're gonna get me in trouble, Hargrove." I said as I placed my hand in his.

"It's more fun. I can promise you that." His fingers laced with mine as he spoke confidently.

We snuck out to his car before anyone could notice we were gone.

"Where do you want to go?" He asked as he started the car and looked over at me.

"I know a place. I'll give you directions."

He parked his car and in front of us sat the lake slightly surrounded by trees.

"Never thought you'd quickly want to go to Lover's lane." He joked and I smacked him playfully on the chest.

"This is not Lover's lane." I got out of the car and shut the door. I leaned against the front of the car and wrapped my arms around me as I took in the nostalgia.

"You find out anything about Jess?" Billy asked as he leaned on the car beside me.

"Not really." I sighed. "Apparently Keith hasn't been in class either. Lisa thinks she ran away with him."

"You don't think so though?"

I lingered my gaze at him as I watched him light the cigarette and exhale the smoke away from me.

"I don't know what to believe, Billy." I turned my head to him and he looked at me concerned. "I have this off feeling about everything, but I'm just hoping Lisa is right. I mean I guess it could fit? Apparently she has run away before and with both of them gone..."

"It's possible that she did." He said looking back out to the lake. "People run away together all the time."

"Apparently... Nancy and Jonathan have seemed to skip town too."

Billy laughed. "So I've heard."

"I mean her and Steve had just broken up and then she skips town with him?"

"He has no sympathy from me. All Kings fall." He scoffed.

"It doesn't mean he deserved it. I could never do that to someone..."

"Probably why he is trying to win you over with his broken heart act."

"I don't think it's an act. He truly loved her and I don't think that he is trying to get with me." I stated and sighed in frustration.

"Yeah? What did he mean by that then?" He retorted.

"By what?" I asked.

"Just think about what I said." Billy mocked as he pushed himself up from the car and put his cigarette out in the dirt.

I chuckled and shook my head. "Sounding jealous there, Hargrove."

Billy closed the gap between us as pushed me up onto the hood of the car. My eyes connected with his. His hands rested on the car on both sides of me as his thumbs rested right next to my thighs. He took a deep breath in and out as he smirked at my surprised reaction.

"What if I am?" He spoke soft and sensually.

"Why would you be..?" I asked softly.

"Defending him all day, coming to his rescue, secret conversations at his locker..." He moved closer to my ear. "If I didn't know better I'd think maybe he was your boyfriend."

"He's not my boyfriend." I spoke as a matter of fact.

"Good." His lips pressed against mine as his hand caressed my cheek and his fingers intertwined with my hair.

I was surprised at first, but shortly after returned his passion as my arms went from crossed to each side of his body. I could tell he was more experienced than guys I had been with before. His kiss was more passionate, his touch soft yet rough at the same time. My hand moved to the back of his neck as our lips moved in sync with each other. His kiss and touch felt different. It felt meaningful. It didn't feel forced or taken for granted. I felt alive. It had been so long since I had felt a connection with someone. I wasn't ready to fully commit, but I couldn't deny what I was feeling for him. It was a rush. I felt chills as he fingertips touched under the hem of my shirt.

"Billy.." I breathed out as he kissed my neck. "I can't yet.."

"Alright..." He said catching his own breath. He sounded slightly frustrated, but maybe I was just overthinking. He pecked gently along my jawline as he held onto my hips. "There's something different about you. It's rather infuriating honestly."

"What do you mean?" I asked as he pulled himself up onto the car beside me.

"You're just not typical of what I've experienced..." He said trying to put it as nicely as possible.

"Cause I won't just throw my panties at you?" I asked raising my eyebrow.

He shrugged and his facial expressions definitely said yes. "I'm used to women coming onto me. You were the complete opposite."

"So why continue trying with me? Just cause I'm a challenge?" I asked trying to understand.

He sighed deeply. "Maybe at first. You're just different. You kind of remind me of a piece of home. It's been a breath of fresh air in this shitty town."

I nodded as I lowered my gaze. "Would you skip town?" I asked. "If you were given the chance?"

"In a heartbeat." He didn't hesitate.

"I don't know if I could leave my mom..." I said sadly.

"She seems alright." He responded taking another drag.

"Yeah, maybe..."

We sat silent for a moment and then I remembered my mom's dinner.

"Shit!" I exclaimed as I slid off the hood.

"What?!"

"My mom is having her boyfriend over and I told her I would be home for dinner to help." I groaned.

"Thought you hated the guy?" He asked eyebrow raised with an amused expression.

"I don't hate him, but I definitely don't want to go. I made my mom a promise though and I already bailed the last time."

"Alright... Come on I'll take you home." He said as he slid off the hood.

I grabbed his hand as he headed toward the driver side. "Billy..."

He looked at me curiously as he turned toward me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him softly as I pushed up on my tip toes. I felt his hands rest on my hips. "Thank you for understanding."

"Don't worry about it." He said pulling me into him as he kissed me again and then pecked my forehead. "Let's go."

My mother was grabbing groceries from the car as Billy pulled up in front of the house. Shit...

"I'll see you later?" I asked as I took off my seat belt.

"Yeah. I-"

"Oh Billy! How are you?" I heard my mother's voice get closer and I internally groaned.

"Hello Mrs. Bowen." He smiled politely as he waved at her.

"I really appreciate you taking her home from school." My mom said as she looked at him through the passenger side.

"It's really not a problem at all." His tone was almost sickening. He had talking to mothers, and women for that matter, down to a science. That cool guy smooth tone.

His smile was purely infectious though. I found myself unable to hide my own smile as I looked at him. He winked at me as he caught my gaze and I rolled my eyes playfully.

"Oh! Why don't you stay for dinner? It's the least I could do to thank you."

"Mom..."

"I have to go pick up my sister and get home, but I'd love to take up that offer another time." I sighed in relief as Billy talked his way out of it. I was not ready for my mom to embarrass me in front of him.

"Of course. You're welcome any time. It's great to see you." My mom smiled genuinely at him.

"Pleasure is mine." He smiled back and my mom walked up the walkway into the house.

I raised an eyebrow at him and he smirked. "What?"

"Pleasure is mine." I mocked and gagged. "Don't hit on my mom in front of me it's disgusting." He chuckled and I rolled my eyes playfully as I shook my head slightly.

"I just want you." He said as he put his hand under my chin and pulled me in to kiss me softly. "I'll pick you up in the morning."

"Okay. I'll see you tomorrow."

I closed the passenger door and listened to the roar of the camaro pull away.

A/N: Sorry this one was a bit shorter than the others. Kind of wanted to lay down a bit of the fluff and get this ship sailing! Hopefully Billy isn't too out of character. I want to keep him as well written to how he is in the show as possible, but if he was starting to be with someone or genuinely interested I think he would have a bit of a softer side. So I want to explore that a bit as well. I hope you enjoyed! I'm going to try to update asap and thank you guys so much for all of the overwhelming support! It's appreciated!