𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐓𝐰𝐨

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August 14th 1985

Graceland Harrington *

Steve and I decided to skip the last few nights of Hell week. We both agreed it's just too much right now.

But we thought since there was only a few nights left we would go to tonight's.

We pull up to the lake and start to see people get out do their cars heading towards the shore.

"So tonight's the bonfire party I'm guessing?" I ask. Steve nods. "Perfect"

We get out of the car and make our way to the others. We see Nancy and Jonathan and make are way towards them.

"Hey guys, nice seeing you again" Nancy says and pulls me into a hug. "Good seeing you too Nance"
  I look over to Jonathan and see a girl I haven't met before.

She looks at us for a second then smiles "sorry," she laughs and holds out her hand to Steve. "Robin Buckley"

She shakes his hand then mine and we introduce our selves. I feel a tap on my shoulder and turn to see Leni. "Hey" I say and hug her. She holds her drink tightly and hugs me back.

We pull away and she looks to my right. Her and Nancy make eye contact and both seem very uncomfortable. "Wheeler" Leni mumbles.
"Helen" Nancy groans back.

I furrow my eyes at them and move on. "So, how's the last few nights been" I ask quickly changing the subject.

"It's been fine, Jonathan and I didn't go to yesterdays, we just wanted a night to our selves" she says and holds onto his arm. Jonathan smiles down at her and leans his head on hers.

They are unbelievably cute together, but I can't help but feel sad for my brother. I turn to him to make sure he's ok but I see he's talking with Robin. I smile and look at Leni.

"You wanna come get some stuff with me?" She asks.
"Stuff?" I wonder. "You know Gray, Leni. She doesn't get into that kinda stuff" Steve says. I furrow my brows and turn to him.

"What do you mean?" I ask. "You know Gray, smoke weed." He laughs and turns to the others. "Wha? The other night was like the only time you've ever gotten drunk. Think that's really it for my little sis"

I open my mouth to speak but nothing comes out for a moment. "You'd be surprised actually Steve" I state.

He raises his brows and nods. "I'd actually love to come with you Leni" I say and grab her hand. Steve laughs. "Now you're just trying to prove a point Gray." he says.

I walk away with Leni and flip hip off as I do.
Something about that conversation infuriated me.
His little sis has done countless things. Just because he's in a bad mood about Nancy doesn't mean he can be a jerk to me like that. Especially in front of everyone.

"So where are we getting this weed Leni?" I ask. She looks at me and smiles. I think that's the first smile I've seen her have since I've been back. It's probably the alcohol.

We stop near the forests edge. Multiple small fires around us are lighting the way. Some people are still near us but not enough for us to have to yell to hear each other.

"Wait here" she says and hands me her drink. She walks into the forest leaving me here alone. I sigh and wait as she does whatever it is she's doing.

I turn around and am about to look for her but run into someone as I do. I look up and it's the same person I ran into the another night.

"You again..." I groan. "Why is it we keeping running into each other like this?" He says with a smirk. I look him up and down and notice absolutely everything about him.

His shirt is buttoned only half way, showing off his abs for obvious reasons. His jeans are tight and held up with a black leather belt.

His white converse have some sand on them but besides that, he looks absolutely...perfect. It makes me want to barf.

"I don't know...why do we?" I ask with a fake smile. He moves closer and holds out his hand "Billy Hargrove, and you are?" He asks. I take his hand and shake it. "Gray Harrington"

His eyes brows perk up and he smirks. "So you are one of the infamous Harringtons everyone is talking about" he states. I press my lips into a thin line and nod.

"Are you here alone tonight?" He asks. I shrug "no, just waiting here..." I explain.

"Alone in the dark?" he wonders. His voice sounds like it's getting deeper. Maybe I'm just imagining things.

"Yup" I state flatly. "My brothers back at the main bonfire if you wanna go kiss him ass" I say and point behind him.

"What if I wanna kiss your ass?" He jokes. I roll my eyes. "Maybe if you were cuter I'd let you"

His eyes light up in surprise, almost like he didn't expect that kind of response from me. I don't even know where it came from our how I'm getting this bold.

He leans closer to me and moves a strand of hair out of my face. "You think I could change your mind?"

Before I can answer we hear something coming from the woods and look beside us. I see Leni walk out with Eddie Munson. Both of them stop and look at Billy and I.

I turn back to billy and see he's pretty close to me so I lightly cough and step back a little.

I look between Eddie and Leni and look for any signs that they did something. "You guys hav fun?" I ask sort of annoyed she left me here to hook up with a guy.

And that guy being Eddie Munson of all people. She nods and tosses me the bag of weed. "Yup, let's go" she says and glares at Billy Hargrove with the most disgusted face.

As we walk I turn back to look at Eddie, I see he's already looking at me, he looks annoyed. I don't know what I did but he shouldn't be annoyed at me.

We finally get far enough from them and Leni turns to me. "Graceland, I've never been one to tell you what to do, but please stay the hell away from Billy" she warns. I furrow my brows "why? I mean I can tell he's a bit cocky but what's the big deal?"

"He's the biggest asshole ever!" I hear from behind me. Leni and I turn and see this redhead sitting down on a piece of wood.

"Hey max" Leni says and moves towards her. "Where's Lucas?" She asks. "Getting us another drink" she says. Leni nods.

"Lucas Sinclair?" I ask. Max looks up at me and nods. "Who are you?" She wonders. "I'm Graceland Harrington..." I answer. Her protective face drops and she smiles. "You're Gray, Lucas talks about you all the time" she explains. She gets up and moves toward me sticking out her hand.

"Max mayfield," I shake her hand and smile, still very confused. "Billy is my step brother, and Lucas is my boyfriend" Max explains noticing my confused state.

I raise my brows and nod.

As we talk I see Lucas walking towards us and I turn my gaze to him. He smiles brightly and rushes towards us.

He brings me into a tight hug and I immediately smell the alcohol on him. "Hi buddy" I laugh and hug him back. "I'm so happy you're back Gray" he sings. I laugh and pat his back.

"Glad to be back"

He's grown up so much.

•••••••

I open Lenis car door and step out. "Thanks for taking me home" I tell her. She nods. "Drive home safe" I add. "Thanks"

With that I close her door and make my way inside.
I open my front door and close it behind me.

I turn around and see my dad standing in the hallway next to the stairs. "Where were you?" He asks.

"Didn't Steve tell you we were going out with friends?" I ask and take off my shoes leaving them next to the door.

I move towards the stairs but he grabs my wrist. "Yes! But you were supposed come back together. Why the hell were you out this late without your brother?" He yells.

I look down at him in annoyance. "I didn't want to ride home with him. I don't need to go with Steve everywhere I'm a big girl" I state.

I walk back down the stairs and move to the kitchen.

"You know your mother and I are so tired of this attitude of yours little girl" he states and follows me into the kitchen.

"How could I give you an attitude when you're never around?" I ask and stop to look at him.
"Oh, so now you're going to play the victim and complain about how we're never here. Just out in the world having a grand time" he yells.

I raise my arms in the air. "Well isn't that what you're doing? Traveling? Fucking other women? Having a grand time..." I yell.

My dad moves closer to me. My eyes close as his hand meets my face. Every time he's done this before, hadn't angered me as much as it did right now. Maybe it's because I had a few drinks...or maybe I'm finally old enough to know that it's not ok.

I push him off me and he yells at me.

Steve and my mother come rushing down the stairs and into the kitchen.
"Gray?" Steve whispers to me.

"Fuck you!" I scream at my dad. "And fuck you too" I turn to my mom and scream.

He comes for me again this time pushing my head into the refrigerator behind me.

I wince in pain as the back of my head meets the handle. "You got something you want to say now Graceland?" He asks.

I take a deep breath in and spit in his face. He steps back and groans, wiping off my spit from his face.
"You bitch" he yells and runs towards me. I scream and duck under him. I run towards Steve and he grabs my arm.

Steve and I run up stairs and go into my room. Steve locks the door and our dad loudly bangs it. "Open this fucking door" he yells.

Tears stream down my face and I kick the end of my bed in anger. Steve walks towards me and brings me into an embrace. "I don't know why you keep edging him on Gray," he whispers.

"I'm not gonna let that man win" I state firmly. Steve places his hand on my head and rubs the top of it. "I know, I know..."

Tonight made me remember all the times our parents would hit us, and I'd run away. Either to a park, Nancy's house...or even Joyce's. She lives pretty far so the walk was long. But it was better then being at home.

I could always run somewhere. Being away for a year has made me think, maybe I don't have anymore places to run too.