I've known Sodapop and the rest of the gang my whole life. They're always been almost like brothers to me. Well, one of them actually is; Two-Bit Matthews, my older brother. His real name is Keith, but I don't think anyone but our mom calls him that. Anyway, they all fell like brothers to me; Ponyboy, Darry, Dally, Johnny and Steve. Everyone except Soda. I always thought Soda and I could be more.

My name is Keri Matthews. I am 16 years old, going to be 17 in September. I'm going to be a junior in high school this fall. I am a Greaser.

"Keri! Quit your daydreamin' and get down here if you want to come to the Curtis' with me!" I heard Two-Bit yell from downstairs. Of course I wanted to come! It was a chance to see Soda. Oh Sodapop; he has the cutest smile and most gorgeous eyes. He's always happy and caring. It doesn't hurt that he is smokin' hot either! It's too bad he's dating that skank, Sandy.

I hurried down the stairs and jumped onto my brother's back. We both laughed as he piggybacked me out the door. He put me down when we reached the end of out driveway. We raced each other to the Curtis home, and of course, I won. I knocked on the door and Soda answered.

"Hey Keri. How's it goin'?" he said as he flashed me a huge smile. Pony told me he always has that look when I'm around. I looked inside and saw Sandy give me a mean look.

"Good I guess. Just beat my brother here. If only he was as fast as he is funny," I said. Soda laughed as he let me into the house. I gave a look back to Sandy as I walked past her to sit beside Johnny. Soda sat right beside Sandy and put his arm around her. It was so obvious she didn't really love him and was just using him. Like always, she tried to make me jealous by cuddling closer and being all intimate in front of everyone.

"I'm here!" Two-Bit exclaimed as he burst through the door, slamming the door behind him.

"What, did you get lost, Two-Bit?" I joked. "You know it's just down the street from the house." Everyone but Sandy laughed.

"Keri, you're funny. You must be hangin' around with your brother again," Soda said laughing. Sandy gave him a look to tell him to stop. Steve and Dally came up from behind me and lifted me up of the couch.

"Put me down guys!" I yelled, laughing as they carried me around.

"Put her down," Darry said from the kitchen. They put me down right beside Soda. My heart started beating a million times faster, just sitting next to him. He gave me one of his gorgeous smiles.

Sandy quickly got up and said, "Okay Soda and Steve. I think it's time for you to go to work. I'll walk you there." Both of the boys stood up and started walking towards the door. As Soda left, he flashed me the brightest smile ever. I smiled back then crossed my arms. I must've looked really mad, because Pony broke the silence.

"Keri, do you like Soda?" he asked.

"Well, yeah. He's a great guy, he's too good for that Sandy and I wish he'd realize it," I answered. "Promise you guys won't go blabbin' it to him?"

"I don't know about your brother over there," said Darry pointing to my brother, who was drinking a beer watching Mickey Mouse. "But you can trust us."

"Thanks so much guys," I said. "It means a lot."