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Steve had never felt so free, after the harsh Indiana winter the sun's glow had never felt better. He took it upon himself to drive two towns over for a day of relaxation. For most this meant lounging by the pool or reading a book but for Steve it meant shopping. Nancy was the greatest and after getting over the initial hurt they became the best of friends but she was so small. Steve had finally confided in someone about his secret endeavors and Nancy supported him whole heartily so much so that she even loaned him clothes to try on. Nancy taught him about cut, fit, and what colors worked best for his delicate tone now Steve had to learn for himself.
“Is there something I can help you with miss?” Steve startled and looked around to ensure the mall employee was speaking to him. “No thanks, just browsing” he tried to walk away and keep conversation to a minimum. Although he may look the part wearing his mother’s makeup and old jean jacket plus the dress he borrowed from nance he definitely didn’t sound it.
“You have such a nice figure, I know the perfect outfit for a Friday night”
“Not looking for a night out” Steve tried to escape once more only to bump into the last person he’d want to see.
“Could’ve fooled me Harrington”
The one time Steve wants to be left alone is of course the same day he runs into Billy Hargrove. Billy then slings his arm around Steve’s narrow shoulders and turns him back to the sales associate.
“You guys make the cutest couple” at this point Steve is choking on his embarrassment luckily Billy is quick on his feet and ensures the young woman understands the dynamic of their relationship.
“We’re not dating, we just fuck”
Steve nearly faints, his face is as red as the scarf he has wrapped around his neck. The girl lets out a simple okay and briskly walks to her abandoned station.
“What the fuck Hargrove now she thinks I’m some slut!” Steve says pushing his arm aside
“Well you are, Jesus Christ what are you wearing?”
“Ha ha, go ahead laugh it up” Steve rolls his eyes and crosses arms hoping Billy won’t notice the bra and padding he struggled with that entire morning.
“You see me laughing princess” Billy hands find their way back to Steve and settle on his slim hips grasping.
“Cut it out! Look I don’t do this often it’s just I wanted to try something out I guess. So, just keep your mouth shut.”
Billy backs off at that truly taking in Steve’s form. Long legs on full display that he even went through the trouble of shaving, the lip gloss shimmering on his full lips, rose colored blush was painted high on his cheek bone and the crazy amount of blue eye shadow he had put on. Steve looked cute, Billy might even say beautiful.
“Look you think I want people to know that I came to this store to find some stupid gift for my fucking stepmom? Your secret is safe with me”
“What’s the catch?” Steve keeps trying to catch Billy’s eye, usually he has trouble stopping the other boy from glaring at him.
“No catch, I owe you. We never really talked about that night and I just don’t want you to think of me as that kind of person. I don’t want to be that kind of person anymore.”
“What? The infamous Billy Hargrove actually cares what people think?”
“Not people, just you.”