Stephanie's POV
The bell over the door jingled as I entered the DX gas station. At the counter, my older brother stood flirting with his girl Evie. I rolled my eyes at them as I approached. The ugly broad glared at me. I ignored her. "Is Soda out in the garage?" I asked. Steve peeled his eyes from Evie and scoffed.
Over his shoulder he yelled. "Hey Soda, your cling on is here!" The other teen came running out from the back in all his hot glory. He flashed a stunning smile at me.
"What can I do for you Steph?" He asked. I tried my hardest not to giggle like an idiot.
"I was wandering if you would bring me to the library during your break? I have to do some school thing." Evie scoffed from behind me. It took all I had not to turn and clock her one in the face. Soda glanced at the clock.
"I guess I won't make you walk. I'm-." He was cut off by the voice I hated the most.
"Hey Soda, baby!" It squealed. The young man jumped the counter and spun the blonde around, kissing her on the lips. "Want to come to lunch with me?"
Soda glanced at me. "Well, Steph needs me to drive her to the library…"
"But, I wanted to take you for lunch." She pouted. I didn't give the boy a chance to answer her.
"It's alright, I'll go find Dally." With that, I left the store. I walked cautiously to the Curtis brother's home, careful not to run into any Socs. In the house, I found just who I was looking for. The rough and tough Dallas Winston. He was lighting a cancer stick and watching TV. An open beer sat on the table in front of him.
He looked up at me, taking a long drag of his smoke. "You look like hell." He said, taking a swig of his beer. I glared.
"Gee thanks Dal." I snapped harshly, taking a breath to calm myself before I finished. "I need you to drive me to the library." He snorted, letting the liquid spill from his mouth.
"Are you telling me what I'm going to do, kid?" He asked. I sighed, tucking a strand of my long hair behind my ear.
"You don't have to." I mumbled, sulking off into the room shared by Ponyboy and Sodapop. I collapsed on the bed, just hoping that one of the more easy to talk to members of the gang got back soon. My waiting was short lived, because I dozed off minutes after lying down.
What felt like minutes later, I was shaken awake. When my eyes focused, I found myself looking into the handsome face of Ponyboy. "Oh, t'sup Pony?" I asked him.
Pony sat next to me. "Oh nothing just exhausted. What are you doing in here?" He answered casually. I sighed
"I kind of had a rough night last night." It was half the truth. I did have a rough night the night before; it just wasn't why I was currently in his bedroom. The younger boy sat beside me, pulling up the covers.
"Then get some sleep, there's room for both of us." He put on a goofy grin and lay down, pulling me down next to him. I smiled as I closed my eyes and let sleep take over once again.