This is my first story ever! So I'm sorry if it sucks and there's spelling and grammar errors. You have been warned!

*Disclaimer: I don't own ANY of the following characters except for Liz, her family,etc!*

*Note: Liz's younger brother, Johnny is NOT the same Johnny that died*

Chapter 1

Elizabeth's P.O.V:

Oklahoma was nothing like I expect. I look at the thermometer. 41 degrees. I put on another sweatshirt to keep me warm
Mom and I are still unpacking and Jonathan (we all call him Johnny) is sleeping in the car. It's been a long drive from Alabama. I'm sleepy, cold, and feeling weak.
But we need to get all our boxes up to our rooms and start unpacking.

"All the boxes are in the rooms now Liz, we can start unpacking.", my mom says with a yawn. Lines form under her eyes.
I don't want her to be tired. It's already 11pm and she starts work at 5am tomorrow. Sometimes I think my mom works too hard.
"Okay mom. Yo can go to sleep now. I can start unpacking."

She smiles and kisses me on the head, "Thank you. Liz? I want to let you know that I love you and Johnny.
I know how hard it is to be moving again and me not being able to spend time with my children. You guys are handling this better than I thought. I'm proud of you."

"Thanks mom." She gives me a quick hug and goes to her room. I look out the window. Snow is piling up on the lower roofs.
I stretch a little and take a sip of the hot-chocolate to give me some energy. I took a knife and cut open the boxes. And from 11 to 3, I was unpacking.
Maybe I'll turn out like my mom, all tired at a young age. But I didn't care right now, all I wanted was sleep.

Soda's P.O.V

I wake up to find myself on the floor. Ponyboy must have shoved me off the bed again. I get up change."Soda! Pony! Come down!" I hear Darry yell.
I walk over to the bed a shake Ponyboy "Wake up". He rolls over at first, then he opens his eyes. "Soda?" I smile, "Come on Pony. It's time to wake up and eat breakfast."

"Okay". He and I both go down to eat. Darry is reading the paper, as always. My life has become a routine. Nothing exciting has happened since the rumble.
I feel bad for Darry, this what life will be like for him since he has to take care of us. Steve, Two-bit, and I are planning to crash the Carter's house.
Two-bit heard they were having a party. I can't wait to have some fun again.

Elizabeth P.O.V:

"Why do you get to stay home and I have to go to school?" Johnny whines. I sigh. "I don't start school till tomorrow. Hey, you might get to meet some new friends."

"Okay, I guess. Bye Lizzy." He runs to the bus stop. A couple of guys across th street were staring at me. Probably because I was new in town.
I walk to a grocery store I see near by. I walk in and decided what I want. Some fruits would be nice. We would need some cereal and bread too, and milk.

I must have not watched were I was going because I dumped into a girl. "Watch where your going!" the brunette glares at me.
The blond next to her giggles. But the thing that got my attention is the red-headed girl. She looks at me like she feels sad and sorry. The three start to walk away.
The red-head turns slightly back a mouths 'sorry' while giving me an apologetic look.

I guess I've made enemies before friends...

Darry P.O.V:

"Johnny!" I hear a girl scream. A young boy runs across the street towards me. I pick up the boy's ball and hand it to him.
"Thanks", he says, "Oh no, My sisters mad." A brunette girl, older than the boy also runs towards us. "I'm so sorry!" she turns to Johnny.
"Don't do that to me ever again! You're just lucky."

Turns to me, "I'm Elizabeth Dorsey." It's my turn to talk. "I'm Darry Curtis. You must be new here. Am I right?" She nods and smiles.
"Welcome to Tulsa." I say, smiling at her and her brother. "Where do you live?"

She points to an apartment, "over there".

"Cool", I say, "I live just a couple blocks from here. I could show you around town if you want. Your brother can come with us if you want."

Elizabeth looks at her brother, who is now grinning, and looks back at me. "Sure! We'd love to. 5 o'clock tomorrow?" "Deal, see you around."

"See you" she says. "Bye Darry!", Johnny says. As they walk away I think of the Johnny I once knew. I miss him. Everyone does, especially Ponyboy.

Me: Hey guys! Hope you guys like my first story!

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Me: Thanks guys! But you know this story isn't about you.

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Peeta: *laughs* It's okay. We still love you Mandy. :D

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