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Caught Up
Chapter 1: Let's Go Somewhere
It was the usual with the Curtis brothers and their friends. Steve and Soda still work at the DX. But it was being closed down for repairs. Apparently, some drunk soc, thought it would be cool to see the gas station explode. There was a fire, but the firemen put it out before it could reach any gas. While it was being repaired, the employees had time off. One day, Ponyboy came home after Two-Bit dropped him off. When he went into the living room, he was surprised to see Darry. Pony greeted him with surprise.
"Hey, Darry. What are you doing home so early?"
Darry, looked at him. Ponyboy could tell it was nothing bad. He was just hiding something. Darry decided to let it out.
"Um, Pony. I have a vacation time off from work. I decided we need to go somewhere."
Ponyboy sat down beside Darry on the couch. He was interested.
"Where are we going?" he asked.
"Not anyplace like Disney Land or anything. Just a city. You know, see how it is over there."
"That sounds cool. When are we leaving?"
"Tomorrow morning. Go ahead and pack your stuff."
Ponyboy got up and went to his room. Darry sighed and put his head back. Darry wasn't sure if Ponyboy wanted to go to a city. He already promised Soda he wouldn't argue with him. Ponyboy liked the country a lot, which was the complete opposite of the city. And Ponyboy knew that. Darry wondered why he was so nervous about talking to Ponyboy. He guessed it was because he was afraid he'd start arguing with him. He wanted to keep his promise to Soda.
Back in his room, Ponyboy was packing his clothes. He was a little excited, he had never really been to the city. He wanted to know how it was. He looked over to Soda's side of the bed. He saw a suitcase. Darry must have already told Soda about it. If he knew Soda, he would be just as excited as he was.
Later on that night, the rest of the gang came by the Curtis house. Two-Bit and Steve were going too. Two-Bit couldn't wait.
"This is gonna be some real fun. I could find some Mickey Mouse stuff."
"Like you'll be able to afford it," remarked Steve.
"I could use the five finger discount."
Soda laughed and said,
"Two-Bit, security is sharper over there. You'll get caught."
"Dang! Darry what time should we be here?"
"6:00 am."
"That early!" shouted Steve.
"Well come around noon and take the bus to the city. Soda and Pony, I'm gonna need you guys up at 5:30. If you're not up, I'll toss you into the shower."
"Then I guess we might as well hit the sack. 'Ey Pony."
"Sure. I'll be there in a minute. I'm going to take my shower tonight."
Steve then spoke up.
Ponyboy and Soda walked to the back of the house while Steve and Two-Bit left. Darry shut down everything in the front. He went to his room and set the alarm clock. Before he went to bed he checked on his brothers. He peeked into the hallway and saw Ponyboy walking into his room from the bathroom.
"G'night Ponyboy."
Ponyboy turned around and said the same thing. They both went back into their rooms, closed the door and cut off the lights.
