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The day wasn't going very well for me so far; Darry and I got into a fight over breakfast, I had to return home because I forgot my shoes at home, adn now I forgot my novel in Mr. Syme's class. Sighing, I walk up to Two-Bit's car at the corner store to meet with my friends, and I kick a stone out of my way in frustration. Two-Bit lights up a cigarette as I lean against Steve's car beside my best buddy Johnny; just as I go to light up a cancer stick of my own, I spot a pretty Soc girl from my class jogging up to me, her green eyes bright in the sunshine. I watch in fascination as her chestnut ringlets bounce, and her pastel violet dress flows around her legs. The guys beside me all tense up as everyone around us watches suspiciously, wondering why a Soc girl would be running up to us; our silent inquiry is answered when she stops in front of me, panting, and holds out the novel that I had left in Mr. Syme's classroom. Slowly reaching out, I take the book and blink in confusion as she smiles brightly- showcasing dimples in her rosy cheeks- and as she tucks her curls behind one ear.
"You forgot your book in class, Ponyboy, so I thought I'd bring it out to you." I shrug my shoulders as I stick the book into the back pocket of my jeans.
"I would've gotten it later. You're friends're probably wondering where you're at, you know. If they see you with us," I can't help but crack a smile, "they'll end up thinking that we kidnapped you." Her emerald eyes shine with barely surpressed mirth, and I suddenly feel a pang of guilt for not remembering her name; She fixes her dress subconsciously, almost as if she does it on a regular basis.
"I wouldn't mind being kidnapped by a boy like you; it'd be an adventure!" A laugh escapes my throat before I can help myself, and I feel the tips of my ears begin to burn as I feel the boys watching me intensely. Scratching the back of my neck, I shrug a one-shouldered shrug.
"I'm real sorry, but I can't remember your name..." The girl smiles again, and hold out her hand.
"Skylar Redgrave, I'm in all of your classes." Taking her hand and shaking it, the shame of not remembering her name folds over me. If she is in all of my classes, I should have at least heard it mentioned once or twice. She turns on her heel and begins her walk back towards the school, only to be surrounded by a group of three gossiping girls. I turn to look at the guys, dropping the cigarette that had burned without me actually smoking it, and the tips of my ears grow red one more.
"W-what?" Johnny shrugs his shoulders dismissively, but Steve and Two-Bit begin to boast loudly about interactions Skylar and I have never had, causing my blush to worsen. An elbow pushes me gently and I look up to see Johnny offering my a cigarette with a small smile. Taking it, I decide that this day is getting worse and worse; now I have to deal with the teasing of Steve and Two-Bit. Getting up after lighting my cigarette, I wander back towards the school, the other boys usually come in late anyway. Throwing away my cigarette butt as I enter the school, I notice Skylar chatting with a large group of Socs, guys and girls alike. One of the larger male Socs, I recognized as the quarterback on the football team, had his arm around her shoulders; Skylar's emerald eyes find their way towards me and she smiles happily. Excusing herself from her group of friends and sliding from under the Socs arm, she flits over to my side and hooks her arm in mine, joining my walk through the hallway. I look down at her and frown.
"Aren't your friends going to think you're crazy?" Skylar laughs merrily, looking over her shoulder at their amazed faces.
"They already think I'm crazy, sweets, and I don't really care much for what they think." We end up walking to our classroom together as the bell rings, and we sit in our respective seats. The class drags on and on, and when it's finally over I get up to leave when a gentle hand on my forearm stops me. Skylar is smiling, her dimples peeking through.
"This year's dance is girl's choice..." I look curiously at her as we walk arm-in-arm out the front door of the school. My ears heat up as I hear a whistle that I know full well is coming from Two-Bit, and I am fully aware of what this looks like; a greaser with a Soc girl on his arm. Seemingly oblivious to everything around us, Skylar continues, "And I was hoping you'd come with me, Pony?" We reach Two-Bit's car and I notice that Dallas is there with us as well, and I swallow the lump that is in my throat before I answer.
"S-sure..." Skylar giggles happily and leans forward, leaving a warm kiss on my cheek, before spinning and walking off. I stand in shock, a flush creeping all the way up my neck and covering my face; Two-Bit and Dallas are laughing hysterically as Steve grumbles about how a 'kid like me can get a girl like that'. Johnny smiles comfortingly at me as I duck my head and get into Two-Bit's car. The rest of the guys slide in as well and, as we're driving, Two-Bit grins at me through the rearview mirror.
"I can't wait to see how Soda and Darry are gunna react when they realize that you got yourself a Soc girl!" My head hits the window in frustration. Of course they'd make something up like that to tell my older brothers. And to think I thought my day had finally gotten better...great.
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Heya, please tell me what you think! How are the characters? How is Skylar? Where do you see this going? eh~?