"I'm going to miss you so much." I said in between kisses.

"Than don't go, Leah please, don't go, life won't be the same with out you." Soda said as he pulled away. I look into those beautiful pleading eyes for a minute before answering.

"You know I can't do that. I can't take another minute of this, the socs vs. greasers, my parents, I love you but I can't stay, the gang is the only thing that's kept me here." I looked behind my shoulder. I saw my twin brother standing at the corner waiting for me.

"Johnny's here I need to go tell him my plan. And YOU need to get to work." I sighed "Tell the rest of the Curtis good-bye for me. Can I have a good-bye kiss?" Soda gave me that crazy grin of his and gave me one last kiss.

Sighing I hugged him for what I thought would be the last time before I went off to stand by Johnny. "Let's head over to the vacant lot, we have some things to talk about. Johnny gave me a questioning look but walked with me to the lot. I took in a deep breath before I told him that I was running away. He looked more hurt than surprised, but before he could say any thing we saw a light blue Mustang circling our lot.

I recognized the car instantly, it was the car of one of the most popular socs Bob. Johnny and I looked at each other and I saw him reach for his back pocket reaching for his switch blade. Before Johnny had time to flick it open eight socs we running toward as at full speed.

Even though Johnny and I were twins and I was only two minutes older I have always felt like I was in charge of keeping him safe. I told him to run but before he had turned around six of the socs were on top of me and the other two were chasing after Johnny. I may be a girl but growing up on the other side of the tracks has made me tough. I'm a pretty good fighter but I have never been that out numbered plus it was a surprise attack. The last thing I remember about that day was hear Johnny yell out in pain. I order for you to understand why this stuck with me is that our dad was abusive. So much so that Johnny wouldn't even bat an eyelash at a two by four.

It still haunts me till this day