I DO NOT OWN THE OUTSIDERS! Only Bri Harrison and the people that work for her. R&R!
"Jesus…" someone whistled from beside me. I looked up from a book that I was reading for school: To Kill a Mockingbird. Great book, maybe you should read it sometimes. Anyways, so Two-Bit and Sodapop were leaning in close on the TV, blocking my view of what it was they were drooling over. "What is it?" I asked, setting my book down beside me. "Bri Harrison…" Two-Bit and Soda answered in unison. They leaned even closer, both of them on their knees now, with no space between them and the television.
I thought for a moment. Bri Harrison… "Hey, isn't she that actress?" I asked. There really weren't that many big child starlets anymore. "Yeah!" Two-Bit cried. "And she's hot!..Her one movie's on right now." I sat back and watched Soda and Two-Bit fight for the middle of the screen. Then something else hit me. "Wait, isn't she my age?"
"Who cares, she's cute." Steve joined them and sat down next to Soda. Oh. My. God. "Okayyy…" I really didn't want to get into this right now. I ignored the three 'children' getting giddy in front of the TV screen.
I sighed and leaned back once again and put my book right in front of my face as to block my view, but someone turned it louder so I couldn't get away from Bri's voice. Personally, I don't think Bri is that great of an actress, or that cute. She's America's Sweetheart as dubbed by most of the guys at my school, and plays the child or teenager in almost every movie cast by a famous director. The only movie I give her full kudos on is her most recent one called Trouble in the Deep. Bri played a 'greaser' in New York and was okay at portraying it, but every other movie she's in she plays a Soc or some spoiled rich kid. Ew. Everyone everywhere is obsessed with her natural honey blonde hair and her striking emerald green eyes. But me. Actually, I think I'm the only one who's immune to her sweet voice, charming looks, and big bulging bag of cash.
"I'm going to work." Darry suddenly appeared out of nowhere and rushed toward the door. His eyes lingered for a moment on the TV screen where Bri was leading on some guy then turned away. "Okay, hold on," Soda said, slowly getting to his feet but sat on his knees for a moment until the scene changed. Personally, I think he would've stayed there all day if the scene hadn't changed to Bri's screen older sister. Steve stood slowly as well and the two of them ran out the door after Darry, who had already started the truck. "Bye y'all!" they called. Finally, they seemed back to them old selves.
"Come here Ponyboy," Two-Bit said when the movie ended about a second after Soda, Steve, and Darry left. "What?" I said, lowering my book again, frustrated. I was just getting on a good part. "Just come here," Two-Bit demanded again. I shrugged and lowered myself to the floor. "Ponyboy Curtis, you need to learn to like girls!" he cried out. "Why?" I ticked off instantly. My life was just fine without girls. "Well, no one can resist Bri, and she's your age! You out of all people should like her." His eyes shined when he said Bri's name. "Two-Bit, she's an actress. She's more like a doll than a real girl." How would I know? "Okayyy, Ponyboy, whatever you say," Two-Bit replied, mock sighing. "But Bri is a very pretty girl, and you're an okay looking guy. You need to grow up, Boy." I just nodded and grabbed my book. "Okay, Two-Bit," I told him, "I'll work on that." I rolled my eyes behind my book. A year ago before Bri hit the big times, everyone was worried about the many different girls in our town, on our level. But now, they all dream. And for once it's not me.
"Hey, that movie with that little broad is on today!" Dally and Johnny walked in suddenly. Johnny sat down next to me. "I know!" Two-Bit chatted cheerfully. "Man, she's hot," Dally said after a second. Is everyone obsessed! "I don't know what they see in her," I muttered to Johnny, leaning over to him. Johnny shrugged slightly. "I think she's kind of cute…" he answered quietly. AHHH! I just shook my head and went back to reading my book. Even Scout would be more suitable. No one in the gang had ever fallen for an actress (or another girl, okay, maybe Soda to Sandy is a little more) that hard before…Ever.
"Ponyboy doesn't like Bri," Two-Bit said in mock sadness to Dallas. Dally gave me a hard look. "Boy, you're out of your mind." Okay, I've had enough. I threw my book down on the coffee table and stood up. "I'm going for a walk," I declared. I walked out of the house before even asking Johnny if he wanted to come with. But, he walked out of the house after me instead. I just kept walking. I was just a little mad…I've had enough of everyone and their attitudes of me not 'growing up'-and their unhealthy obsession with Bri.
"Hey Pony, where are you going?" Johnny ran to keep up with me. "I don't know," I replied, looking back to him. I slowed so I could walk with him. "Is this about Bri?" he asked automatically. I laughed slightly inside. That sounded like I actually knew her! It was kind of stupid how I was mad about something stupid like that. I realized I didn't answer with anything when Johnny continued. He kicked a rock and looked at me with deep knowing eyes. God, I hate when he gives me that look. It makes me shiver. "I know it's kind of weird with everyone around us obsessing over someone we don't even know," he said. I just nod. "I mean, everyone loves her I guess, all over America, and, well, I don't know…I mean, it's just something for the other guys I guess to 'relate' to even though we've got no money. Two-Bit didn't start liking her until she played that Greaser." That was true. "And," Johnny continued, "every role she plays in everyone can relate to somehow. I think." He looked up at the sky. "And those are the best movies if you can relate to the character," I added. I was surprised at myself. Johnny glanced over and grinned. "Exactly," he said, proudly. I guess it was more of a 'relation' thing. I kinda forgot about Bri for that moment and thought about how I used to want for such a long time, someone to relate to.
Johnny seemed to know exactly what I was thinking because he said, "Hey, let's go to the Dingo for a Coke and just relax with some old buddies." I smiled and nodded. "Okay, let's go." But there was no doubt in my mind that Dally and Two-Bit weren't at home watching another movie of Bri Harrison's.
I know this chapter sucked, but that was the only way I could think of to show how Ponyboy felt about Bri and how other people were thinking of him at that moment, and it was the only way I could introduce Bri. The next chapter will be sooo much better! R&R PLEASE!