Chapter 1 (Friend from Across the Water)
By: Emily M. Alice
"What happen to me?" He asked himself as he kicked the can on the side of the road toward the school. He knew the answer, love. Love is what turned him from a playful jokester into this bitter killjoy. It all started with a letter from the girl he was madly in love with. She was forced to move with her grandparents in Florida for a reason, he didn't know. Later, he found out that his girl was pregnant, by another man's baby.
If it was just that two timing' hoe, he wouldn't be that bad. Fate loves to screw with poor Sodapop though. Hannah Winston, Dally's younger sister, moved down from New York and she was a real looker. Soda was stupid; they got close and started to sleep around together. 'Course when he went to find her and tell her he wanted to be more, she wanted to be with Pony.
Ponyboy, his little brother, was crazy about her. Pony was a smart kid with a bright future; he'd be good for her. So Soda sucked it up and let her go. Those were only two of his main failures at love. He knew if he tried again more heartache was in store. That's when he decided to swear off relationships, that didn't mean swearing off sex.
It was Monday and Soda was walking to the school to walk Cass and Pony home. Lately things have been getting rough between Socs and Greasers. Two-bit was given a black eye and some Socs were even picking fights with Dally. Not wanting another 'Johnny' accident' to happen no ones been walking alone. Steve and Soda often took the kids home from school and the reason; cheerleading practice outside. Soda, personally, could tell all the girls from their pretty faces to their high kicks, though one he never seen before.
The blonde with her hair tied back into a pony led the group. She scowled anyone who didn't smile big enough or kick high enough. Soda could tell this girl most be the schools new queen. Of course, He'd worship her to. She stood in her tight skirt to the knees and tight top to match. The outfit held to her curves perfectly and showed a very round bottom nicely. Her breasts filled her shirt to give him a nice view.
"Whoa, that's a nice high kick…" Steve said, watching the blonde as well. Soda simply nodded and turned his focus to his brother coming toward them.
"Hey Pony." Soda called. He quickly joined them and was followed by Cass, "Hey sis." He ruffled her hair and she glared. He smirked.
"I see y'all can't keep your eyes off Emily." Cassidy Rose said matter-of-factly. "She moved here less then a week ago from England and took the school by storm. Sue choose her as head cheerleader, she was competing gymnasts compatible."
"Nice…" Soda said, his eyes lingering on the blonde cheerleader walking toward them.
"Ponyboy, I'm a bit behind on my school work." She said with her British accent to his brother. "Mrs. Hammond said you might be able to help me out. I was hoping after school…"
"Why don't you head home with us and Pony can help you out." Soda offered with a slight shrug. "Anything to help a pretty lady like you get caught up." He smiled, looking into her deep doe brown eyes.
"That would be great. I'm Emily Holden by the way." She shook Soda's and Steve's hand.
"I'm Sodapop Curtis and this is my buddy, Steve."
"It's a pleasure to meet you." She said to both of them though her eyes lingered on Soda.
"Okay, enough talk. Let's head home to do some studying." Grumbled Pony. They chuckled and quickly started their way home. Cassidy and Emily up front, giggling and talking, leaving the boys behind to check out Em's great ass. "Why did ya two volunteer me anyways? To give a chance to get with her or something?" Looking at each other, Steve and Soda nodded to the young Curtis brother.
They reached the house to find no one but a Two-bit inside. "Hi, I'm Emily Holden." She held her hand out. Two-bit looked at his friends, unbelieving they'd be stupid enough to bring a Soc home with what's going on. "I like your Mickey shirt."
"You like Mickey?" He asked, she simply nodded and held out a sliver Mickey bracelet.
"My father got it for me when I was younger, I always have it with me." Two-bit eyes widen as he hugged the soc girl as everyone else just laughed. Pony rolled his eyes and tugged the girl free and moved to the couch to study. Soda was shocked at how well Em was with the gang; she talked smart with Pony, cheered with Cass, and watched Mickey with Two-Bit. Though he was secretly thankful Hannah and Dally didn't come around that night.
Soon it was time for Emily to say her goodbyes and Soda, on impulse, asked to walk her home. "I really had a great time, they all seem very nice." She told him as they started to the Soc part of town.
"I hope you know, they'll want you around more." Soda said, with hidden hope she would.
"Maybe." She smiled at him. "Thanks for walking me home." She told Soda as they reached the gates of a large mansion house.
"You live here?" Soda asked, in shock. She nodded slightly and quickly kissed his cheek before walking through the gate. "Good Night, Emily Holden." He muttered and started back. Soda needed to beware; he could see him fall for the British blonde, which, he couldn't let happen.
Emily Michelle Holden wore a soft smile as she walked into her home. The grand foyer was empty other then the maid who was dusting off her father's artwork collection. Her father, Jackson Holden Senior, enjoyed collecting art. Most still remained in England at their old home though it was being send here to their new home.
Her mother, Michelle, was the garden nut. The flowerbeds were priceless and the free fruit are the sweetest. They were all glad for the move; they needed a change of sincerer after what happen back in England. Emily's brother, Jackson junior, was already taking to the life and war between Socs and Greasers. She feared him getting into it with his known temper issues.
Emily quickly ran off up to her room. The walls and sheets were a creamed color with pink accents. Her large canapé bed was mostly pink and the blankets matched the curtains in the room. To finish the room off was a desk, bookshelf, and a kitty place house for her cat, Mickey. Photos of her old friends and of herself with her horses along with ribbons for gymnastics
Once she changed into a floor length nightgown and sat in bed with a book in her hand. It wasn't much longer when her mother walked into the room. "How was school?" She asked.
"Pleasant as always, Mother." She said with a smile.
"Glad to hear. Darling, the Jones are coming over tomorrow for tea and they have a son your age-"
"I don't date anymore, Mother. You know that." She cut of, putting her book to the nightstand as she laid down. Her mother sighed and turned off the lights as she left. Em curled up into a ball, pulling the covers close to her body. She wouldn't fall in love again; love blinds you and kills, nothing more.
Nightmares of her last relationship still haunted her. She loved Ben, so much it blinded her of the monster he truly was. He /obsessed/ over her, so much it scared her at times. It was her best friend, Kimberly, who got her out of the relationship. That night the two were out and Ben showed up, with a gun. She was shot and barely pulled through, but Adalie didn't make it. After he fired the shots he killed himself. Soda would be fun to fool around with, but never would she fall in love again.
Author's Notes: Don't own any of the greasers boys