Hi all I'm back again with another one about Cherry Valance's thoughts in the book especially with Ponyboy. Hope you like it.

The Drive in (Cherry's POV)

"I can not believe what my boyfriend tried to do to me in that car. I wanted to come out and spend a nice evening with him and our friends Marcia and Randy not be Bob's make out toy. I love Bob I really do he is a very sweet and loving guy. We have been going out for awhile and he was always surprising me with things and making me fall for him even more. There is another side that he likes to show which lately has been a lot he likes to get drunk and tonight was no exception. I know that if he wasn't drunk he wouldn't of tried to pull what he did with me. I got so irritated with it that Marcia and I stormed out of the car Randy was also drunk. As I was leaving I heard Bob calling for me and trying to get me to listen but I got away and stormed off to find a seat. Marcia was trying to calm me down but I told her under no terms was I going to get back in that car with Bob even if I had to walk home.

We eventually found two empty chairs in the front which was great we could see the screen better and it was peaceful. Our peace didn't last long because in the seats right behind us came three greaser boys. One of them I recognized as Dallas Winston one of the toughest greasers with the biggest reputation. With him were two younger greasers one had on a blue jean jacket the other had a cut off sweatshirt. I really didn't like the social situation between the greasers and the Socs. I knew the greasers were supposed to be all bad like Dallas was and the Socs were supposed to be upstanding people like Bob but he sure wasn't like that. Dallas Winston scared me but I thought their had to be more then the eye could see. He scared me nonetheless but I wondered was he really hard and cold on the inside?

I was minding my own business watching the movie when I felt Dally lean over and whisper something dirty in my ear."

"Are you a real red head?"

"I felt a tickle in my ear and brushed my hair back ignoring the comment as I grinned to myself as I kept watching the movie. I felt Dally lean against my ear and whisper something more dirty in my ear."

"How can I find out if this is your real red hair?"

"I knew what he was insinuating and it made me so anger he was acting no better then Bob. I was angry.

"If you don't leave us alone I'll call the police."

"I could feel Dally lean back in his chair. I hoped he would be quiet and leave me alone that was short lived. The next thing I know he's kicking the back of my seat. I was starting to get annoyed and angry. I was so fed up that I turned around and let him have it.

"Get your feet off my chair and shut your trap!" I was so angry and he just sat there like he didn't have a care in the world. He muttered something else and finally tired I asked him if he could just be nice, his response

"I'm never nice."

"I just shrug it off by rolling my eyes and turning my attention to the movie. I can not believe what Dallas Winston says next."

"Would you like a Coke or a 7-up?"

"I couldn't believe him who does this guy think he is? One minute he's trying to put moves on me the next he wants to buy me a coke. I was fed up by that point and I really let him have it.

"Get lost hood!" I scream in his face. He really deserved it, after a couple of minutes he got up from his chair and walked away. I sighed relieved that he was gone and started to watch the movie I couldn't help but notice the other guy was sitting there so I turned around to let him know he wasn't going to bug me.

"Are you going to start in on us now too?" I asked the boy a little to harshly. But being around Dallas Winston you never know who you were going to be around. He shook his had and gave a nervous reply

"No"

"I really looked at him and he really didn't look like the type that would hang out with Dallas. He looked sweet and shy and I immediately felt bad for yelling at him so I softened up and asked him a question.

"What's your name"?

"He looked at me and answered shyly "Ponyboy Curtis."

"Ponyboy, I had never heard that name before it was very original. As I sat and talked with Ponyboy I realized just how sweet he was. We talked about his brother Sodapop and his parents they were killed in a car wreck not to long ago. I really felt sorry for Ponyboy and his brothers. The more I talked to him I realized we had a lot in common. He was so smart no wonder he got put up a grade in school.

We talked and then I saw the boy in the blue jacket quietly scoot in next to Ponyboy and Dallas Winston handed Marcia a Coke and me a Coke and sat right next to me like I was his property.

"Here maybe this will cool you off." He said as he sat in the chair. "Before he knew it I took the Coke in my hand and threw it in his face.

"Maybe that'll cool you off Greaser!"

"I said it with such venom in my voice. He looked at me and smirked.

"Feisty huh that's how I like em." He then tried to kiss me and I was trying my best to get him off."

"Leave her alone Dal." "I heard a small voice say it was the guy in the blue jacket. I was shocked and Dal was shocked too. He looked at the guy for a minute or too turned his gaze to me and then got out of his chair and walked away. I was relieved that he told Dallas to leave me alone. I turned around and smiled.

Thank you he had me scared to death. I said to the boy in the blue jacket he smiled timidly. Marcia suggested for Ponyboy and his friend to sit with us. I couldn't help but smile at how shy Ponyboy and his friend were at first but got up and joined us at our seats. We talked some more when someone came behind and almost scared Johnny out of his skin he was turning white and everything. I heard Ponyboy call him Two-Bit. He was cracking jokes and Marcia was laughing so much. He made me laugh too but he scared me alittle. Another mean looking guy came up looking for Dally said he slashed his tires. Ponyboy told the guy he didn't see him and wanted us to play along. We did and he left I was glad he scared me. Marcia and I heard them talking about fighting like it was a casual conversation. After a few moments I asked Ponyboy if he would like to get some Coke and popcorn and we went to the concession stand. I was still wondering about that Two-Bit guy and I wanted to ask Ponyboy about it.

"Your friend the one with the sideburns is he okay?" He looked at me.

"Not dangerous like Dal if that's what you mean."

"I picked up a cup of popcorn and just walked behind him. I was glad Two-Bit wasn't bad he seemed like a real funny guy. I couldn't help but think at how bad he scared Johnny.

"He sure scared Johnny though." I told Ponyboy. He nodded.

"Yeah, he's been like that since a couple of Socs beat him up a couple months ago."

"I thought back to the scar that was on his face. I couldn't believe some stupid Socs beat him up."

"Is that how he got his scar?" I asked.

"Yeah, the guy wore a couple of rings." Ponyboy answered.

"I couldn't believe it the Soc that beat Johnny up was Bob my boyfriend. He took great pride in the rings he wore. I couldn't believe he beat up poor Johnny and got him so scared like that. I knew there was anger in Ponyboy's voice as he explained it I got defensive.

"You know not all of us are like that."

"Ponyboy looked at me and said sure I then told him about Dallas Winston liking to jump people and he wasn't denying it. Socs and Greasers were alike more then we let on. I didn't even think about it until now. I knew what Ponyboy was thinking we had it made well I was going to tell him just how wrong he was."

You think the Socs have it made the rich kids the south side Soc, well I'll tell you something Ponyboy and it might come as a surprise but things are rough all over."

"Ponyboy looked at me cracking a smile. I think I understood things like him. He took the popcorn and drinks and cracked a joke about if we didn't come back Two-Bit would think we eloped to Mexico. I smiled and we headed back to our seats to enjoy the rest of the movie with our friends.

After the movie was over Ponyboy and his friends realized we didn't have a ride and offered to walk us home. Marcia and I accepted and we started off on our walk. These boys were gentlemen. We were glad we didn't have to walk home. The walk was nice Marcia and Two-Bit were getting along just fine he was making her laugh. Ponyboy told me all about his brother Sodapop but nothing about his oldest brother Darry. When I asked him about it he said there wasn't much to say about Darry except he roofs houses and probably would want to stick him in a boy's home. I couldn't imagine Darry wanting to stick Darry in a boys home. I also found out Johnny didn't have the best home life but his friend sure cared about him. Then the trouble started. We were walking and I saw that all too familiar car coming up it was Bob and Randy with some others. I told everyone to keep their cool. I stopped and turned around as Bob got out of the car.

"Cherry what are you doing just because we got a little drunk."

"I was angry at that point and I let him have it. He was not just a little drunk and I was tired of him being drunk. Randy walked up to Marcia and pulled Two-Bit's jacket off of her. He said we didn't need to be walking the streets with these bums. Well that made Two-Bit mad and he pulled out his knife I knew there was going to be a fight if I didn't do something."

"Alright we'll go with you just don't fight."

"Two Bit looked at me and said he wasn't afraid but I told him I didn't like fights and I took Ponyboy off to the side. There were things I wanted to say to him. He said something first that made me like him even more."

"Look I couldn't use this I could never hurt no one." He said referring to the busted bottle Two-Bit had given him.

"I also realized that things were not going to change at school because of our social statuses. I felt bad because Ponyboy was a one of a kind guy.

"Look if I see you in school and I don't say hi please don't take it personal okay. I didn't want him too because I did like him as a friend.

"It's okay I understand." He said.

"I smiled and turned away heading to the car. I turned around and said one last thing

If I ever see Dallas Winston again I'll probably fall in love with him. I know I shocked Ponyboy but that statement I shocked myself. Bob tried to grab me but I told him don't touch me. The car drove off and everything was silent with all of us. We finally got to my house Marcia and I got out she was going to stay over with me. Her and Randy must of made up because they were kissing each other. Bob was looking like he wanted to make up too."

"Well baby aren't you going to kiss me goodnight and tell me you love me?"

"I was so angry at him especially after finding out what he did to poor Johnny. Bob I love you but I'm not going to kiss you and act like everything's fine. The way you acted tonight was wrong. When you are sober you can make up with me you know where I live. The look on Bob's face had gone from a smile to anger. He sped off without saying a word. I sighed as I walked with Marcia up to my house. We had been through this before when he was drunk. I just hoped he was going to be alright. Something in the air didn't feel right tonight."

Well I hoped you liked it. There is probably going to be four or five more chapters! Please read and review –ladyrose05