*locked to Hope*

[golden_bill]

After school Billy ditched hockey practice to come talk to Hope at the apartment by the sea. Skateboard in hand, he walked the 6 blocks from the subway to the apartment. He was hurt and tired, and his jaw ached a little. He was irritable but worried and he knew talking about things needed to be done

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[virtuous_hope]

Hope stood at the window looking out at the ocean, she always loved it here, so close to the sea, the smell of the ocean air. Shivering a little she closed the window and the blinds, pulling a blanket around her and settling down upon the sofa. She really didn't like the way things were going, but she coudln't control them.

Snuggling down on the sofa she played with her lip as she read her book, eyes reading and rereading the same part over and over. Looking up when she heard him call her name she reached for the bookmark.

"I'm in the living room."

[golden_bill]

Billy dropped his backpack and skateboard by the door and sat next to her in the living room. He rubbed his bruised jaw for a second before looking at her.

"Hey."

[virtuous_hope]

"Hey," she gave him a weak smile before frowening and reaching up to move his hand from his jaw, frowening when she saw the bruising there.

"Baby, what happened?"

[golden_bill]

"Your dad decided I disrespected you," Bill shrugged and put his arm around Hope. "He was angry and drunk. You know. The usual." The last part was a joke but might have sounded a little bitter.