I don't own the outsiders

The rivals

"Tiffany lee Vincent is you even listening to me?" "What do you want Jimmy, I am trying to think. "Sure looking at Tim Shepard is thinking", he said with his, I –caught- you voice. "I was not!" I hissed, slapping him the arm, "he is the Shepard gang leader aka our rivals. If you don't remember Jimmy." "Well I don't think your brother would like you looking at him Tiff ." "Shut up Jimmy, why are we even here anyway?" I said looking around Bucks place. "Well Tiff we are here because your brother is going to meet us here." "Fine at lest I am going to get myself a beer." "I wouldn't do that Tiff your brother would kill you if he saw you drinking." "I don't care Jimmy I want to drink I am seventeen, so fuck him." Jimmy sat there with a smirk "you know you love him to death and in your heart you don't want to make him mad." I frowned then grinned, "you know me to well Jimmy." I looked to my left and saw Alex, "hey Alex why are we here?" "To kick Tim Shepard ass, because he slashed my cars tires."

"What! He slashed your tires, when?" I replied angrily. "Shepard slashed them when I was at the Dingo." Oh no, now I have to give him a ride to work, I thought angrily. If there was on thing I hated more then Sylvia, it was giving my brother a ride. "Alex, you go do that I am going home. I am sick of this place, the stench is horrible." "Ok Tiff, just be careful socs are everywhere." "I am not scared of a socs," I said annoyed, with that I staked off into the night. I was about 3 miles into my walk when I heard some footsteps behind me. My blood went cold when the footsteps where getting closer to me. I turned around with my switchblade out ready to fight but, to my surprise it was just Ponyboy with his friend, two-bit by the looks of it they where on the attack to. I put my blade back in my pocket and smiled, "what are you doing creeping up on me." "Well we where going to surprise you, but that failed", replied a wide-eyed Ponyboy. "I think you did Pony, I think you did." "What is a girl like you doing all by your self anyway?" replied a surprised Two-Bit. "I was going to walk home; I couldn't stand Bucks anymore so I left." "Well you should be more carful next time", Pony said concerned. "Whatever Pony", I said tiredly. "I am older then you". "Not by much though." I was seventeen and he was fourteen. I have to go, the darker it gets the more likely I would get jumped and I didn't want to run into Tim or Dallas in the middle of the night. So I said my goodbyes and carried on home. By the time I got home it was 12:30 shit; I muttered looking at my dad passed out on the couch. I had school tomorrow. Just two more weeks the I graduate, I need to find a dress soon. I walk up to my room changed into boy shorts and a tank top and went to bed.

By the time I got up my dad was making breakfast that was as first. He never did anything beside drink our money and sleep. So I got dressed. I was wearing a black tank top and skinny jeans. Put on my makeup, black eyeliner and mascara. I looked myself in the mirror. Pale face, skinny, straight blonde hair with black highlights. I had my moms emerald green eyes, unlike my moms whose where soft and fun, my where hopeless and scared. I wasn't scared of anyone, I was a pretty tough girl, but I was scared for the future. As I finally made my way to the kitchen I noticed that Alex had a black eye. I could only assume things didn't turn out the way he thought they would. "Well look who decided to show up Alex", said my dad in an over friendly tone. "Ya well I don't plan to stay long, I have to go to school. Want a ride to work, Alex?" "No, Jimmy is giving me one." "Ok" I said flatly and left. I hopped into my black Mercury Monterey convertible and left. As I pulled in to the school grounds, I saw Tim Shepard drop off his sister and his brother. I hate high school it is long and boring, but I do very well in school.

Finally school is out and it is Friday. I was heading over to Kathy's then to the nightly double. We hopped into my car, and started to head to Kathy's. "Tiff you need to get a boyfriend, I think Two-bit could hook you up with someone". "I am fine single Kathy", "you've said that over a million times", replied a worried Evie. "Well I am fine. I don't need a boy to have fun that's why I have you guys", I giggled. "What about you and Steve?" "Old news", Evie said with a frown. "Doesn't sound like it to me". We arrived at Kathy's, " Ok you guys stay here I am going to get money", and Kathy said hopping out of the car. After she came back, we headed over to the nightly double. We paid to get in then I parked my car close to the back of the drive in. Half way through the movie an engine roar startled us. I looked over to see a car pull up beside our spot. Two-Bit, Steve, Dallas and none other the Tim, fucking Tim Shepard. "This is going to be fun", I muttered. "Well, well, well look what we have here. A couple of fine ladies all by themselves", replied a smirking Dallas. "We have each other, right Tiff?" Kathy replied giggling. "Sure do, Kathy", I replied smirking. "What about me?" "Evie, you count too", Kathy said smiling at her. "I better".

On the ending of the second movie my stomach began to growl, "hey Evie, Kathy, I am going to go get popcorn want any? "Sure", they both replied. Hey "two-bit want any popcorn?" Kathy called out. "I'll take a coke, too". By the time everyone in both cars, my stomach was growling like a mad dog. I began to walk over to the stand when I herd footsteps behind me. "Two-bit I heard you the first time extra butter, you don't need to come with me!" "I believe me you have me confused." Horror, that is what I felt, I looked over to see a smiling Tim Shepard. I kept on walking till I reached the stand. Waiting in the line I looked over at the time 11:01. Finally it was my turn to order, " Three large popcorns, one with extra butter, and six cokes. "That will be $4.50", "thanks" I looked at all the food, how the hell am I suppose too carry all this? I looked around. "Need some help" I looked over to see, Jimmy. "I would love it" We made our way back to the cars, " finally I thought you were never coming back", said an exasperated Two-Bit. "I had to come back my car is here, and next time you want extra butter on your popcorn you can come with me." He gave me a toothy grin. "Thanks, Tiff." I looked at my car, no one was in it, I looked in Two-Bit's car Kathy was in the passenger seat and Evie and Steve where gone. Jimmy sat on the passenger seat, "So what brings you to the nightly double, jimmy." No reason just wanted to see if I could find Shepard." "What did he do know?" "He slashed my car tires, now have you seen him?" Looking over I noticed Dallas and Tim where also gone, before I could answer, jimmy called out "well speak of the devil" I looked over to see Tim making his way over, I had a feeling things where going to turn bad fast. "Hey Shepard what gives", Jimmy got up from his seat and made his way to Tim. My feeling way correct when Tim and Jimmy got into a fight. I got out of my seat and ran to break them apart. I pulled Jimmy away, " Jimmy that is enough, come on lets go. "Having some broad pull you from a fight, some man you are." Tim replied tauntingly. I don't know how, but my fist connected with Tim's face. His expression was priceless, first it was shocked then after a moment he had an evil smirk. Jimmy and I made our way back to my car; we got in and pulled out on to the main road. "Jimmy what the hell?" I hissed. I looked over to see he had a black eye forming and his nose was bleeding, broken no doubt. "You punched Tim Shepard." That was all he could say. I dropped him off at his house and made my way to my own home. When I got in the driveway I noticed the lights where on, I turned off the engine and made my way up the porch. " Tiff where have you been?" Alex's eyes where wide. "I was at the nightly double, Alex. I am fine." He relaxed, "Ok I thought the Socs jumped you." I gave him a hug and made my way to my room. I grabbed a sports bra and some boxer shorts, put them on then went to bed.

I awoke with Alex jumping on my bed. "God, Alex how old is you?" He started to laugh. "I just wanted to make sure you weren't dead it is 12" he replied with a smile. "So what are the plans for today?" I said nonchalantly, "We can meet up with the rest of the gang". I smiled looking at my brother, the leader of The River kings. "Sounds good to me, Alex." I shooed Alex out of my room, and started to get changed. Blue skinny jeans and a plain black shirt. I put on my eyeliner and made my way down stairs. " You need to get new tires, Alex." "Ya I know, I'll get around to doing it." Grabbing my keys I hopped into my car and drove to the Dingo. The Dingo was a rough place. I met Jimmy inside. We slid into a booth and read over the menu. After 10 minutes we got our food, "Hey Jimmy I was thinking of pulling a double shift at the Dingo tomorrow, after want to do something? "Sure thing, but why are you pulling a double shift?" Well I believe a little extra money coming my way won't hurt." " Hey I am going to pull out for a smoke" "Whatever I'll be here." I watched Jimmy stride off outside. As soon as Jimmy was out the door, none other then Tim Shepard started to come my way. " Vincent, I think you need to apologize for this," pointing to his black eye. I scowled " what do you really want Tim, I don't think a black eye is something to get upset about." He smirked "I like your fire, Tiff." "If you don't have anything else to say, excuse me I need to go." I got up, and then I felt a slap on my butt. I turned to see Tim smilingly innocently, I flipped him the bird and left.

"Hey what gives?" Jimmy called out. "I'm leaving, can't stand it in there." Jimmy started to laugh, "Then why do work there?" I gave him a stare, "ok don't kill me." He replied raising his hands in an I-surrender-don't-shoot position. "Do you need a ride to the lot?" "I would love a ride", he said hopping in to my car.

When we got to the lot I saw Alex, Michael, James, Leroy, and George. "Hey, Jimmy tell Alex I have a head ache and I going home ok?" "Sure thing Avril." He got out of the car, I sighed and pulled out of the lot. I made to Kathy's I needed to talk to a girl for once.

Turning off the engine, I hopped out of the car and went to Kathy's front door. I knocked on the door and waited, a minute later Roger answered the door. "Well if it isn't little Tiff, I heard you gave ol'timmy a black eye" I gave him a weak smile, "Yes I did, Roger", "Roger!" I heard Kathy scream, "Leave her alone!" Then in came an annoyed Kathy. "Sorry, Kathy", he said sarcastically, "I can't help it, it is so unbelievable. Our little Tiff is growing up so fast!" " I'm not little, Roger, I am as almost as tall and old as you." I said coolly, "You will always be my little angle." I let out a laugh, "Roger if you saw half the things I do, I think you would want to revoke my title" "Whatever", he said in a huff. "Ok, Roger you can go now", Kathy said annoyingly. "So Tiff, what brings you here?" I let out a sigh, "I needed someone hangout with, so… want to hang out?" She smiled, "Sure let's go to Buck's." "Okay", I hated Buck's, but I needed some girl time. Kathy let off a squeal and grabbed my arm and dragged me up stairs. "Let's get you cleaned up", "Okay, just let go of me, steel grip."

We entered Kathy's room; she instantly ran to her closet and pulled out some clothes. "Put this on, it is to small for me so I think it would fit you", I looked over a white wife beater and a pair of blue short shorts. I went to the bathroom and got changed, the wife beater was a little loose, but it looked nice. After that Kathy told me to sit down. She began to do my hair, loosely curling my hair. Then began to do my make-up. By the time she was done, the sun was setting. "Look at you!" she said with a giant smile. I slowly looked into the mirror, I looked amazing, and slipping on my shoes we hopped into my car and headed to Buck's.

When we pulled in, the place was packed; I hate Buck's I thought annoyed. "I think Two-Bit and everyone else is here already, let's going in and find them." We headed up the stairs; I tried to ignore the catcalls and wolf whistles. When we entered I spotted Ponyboy, he looked like a fish out of water. I smiled as I headed over to him, " Hey Pony how are you doing", he looked over and smiled. " I am doing good, you look so different Tiff!" I gave him a smile, " So anything interesting happening with you?" he said slyly "Na, same old, same old." "That's isn't what I heard, a little bird told me that you gave Tim a black eye." I blushed a little bit, "For good reason Pony, for good reason. Don't be going around and blabbering it like Two-Bit has either." He looked surprised, "How did you know it was Two-Bit." I smirked, "That boy couldn't keep his mouth shut for the life of him." We both started to laugh, but it was interrupted when Dallas came over. "Well, well, well what do we have hear? If it isn't Alex's kid sister." My heart started to pump a little faster when he checked me out. "I have heard so much about you", he said with a smirk. Gathering my courage I nonchalantly said, "I am sure you have." "Pony nice seeing you around": I gave him a smile and left to go find Kathy.

After an hour I gave up and went to go get a drink. "Hey, baby you look like you could need a drink?" I looked over to see a smiling Dallas. I looked down at his finger, ring on. "Let me guess, Silvia the slut ran off again?" I said with a smirk. "Bingo" "I think I will take you up on that drink, Dallas." After I got my beer, Dallas said," So I heard you gave Shepard a black eye." He said in an amused voice. I smiled and blushed a little bit, "Ya he was beating up a friend, so I stepped in" I took another swing of my beer. "I knew you did some bad things, but I didn't think you had it in ya to punch Shepard." I smiled, "Stop your making me blush. It was a one time thing, so don't expect it to ever happen again." He let out a loud laugh, "So how's Alex doing?" "He down at the lot by the river, go see for yourself." I said boldly "I think I will, see you around babe", he said with a smirk. He got up and left without another word.

I finally found Kathy, she was going to get a ride with Two-Bit, so I decided to head home, starting it up I drove home. I looked at the clock, 3:45, shit! I thought I had to work in fucking seven hours! Pulling up to my driveway, I took the keys out and went inside. Alex was passed out on the couch, and my dad was nowhere in sight. That came as no surprise to me, going to my room I changed and slept.

I slowly opened my eyes, there was noise coming from down stairs. "What the hell, George?" I heard Alex call, "Sorry." I heard George chime. "Well sleeping beauty is up!" Jimmy called from the living room, I grunted in reply. Glancing at the clock it read 10:12, "Shit!" I darted up the stairs and ran to the bathroom, cleaning my face, and putting on my make-up. I then darted to my bedroom, putting on my Dingo uniform. I hated it; it was a tight black tee shirt and a pair of black leggings, I shoved in a change of clothes for after work to. "Bye guys", I called out, as I closed the front door. Hopping into my car, I started the ignition, and drove off.

"Tiff! Table five needs to be served." Jamie called out. "Ok" I groaned, I had thirty minutes left. Arriving at the table I saw Dallas, Pony, Johnny, Soda, and Steve. "Welcome to the dingo, can I get you anything to drink?" "I'll have a Coke, please." Johnny said timidly. "Make that five Cokes and five burgers and fries." Dallas said coolly. "Ok" I said with a smile, and left. After I got their drinks and food, I was officially done work for the day. Going into the bathroom stall I got changed into a pair of ripped black leggings, my converse, and a white tank top. Shoving my uniform in my bag, I left the bathroom. The guys where talking to Curly Shepard, fantastic I thought sarcastically. Oh then on que, Jimmy came in, "Hey Jimmy!" I walked over to him, "Hey pretty lady, ready to go?" "Yes lets get out of here." I smiled, and left the Dingo.

We hopped in to my car, and drove off. By now it was seven at night, "Where do you want to go?" I said pulling on to the main strip, "I don't know, lets go to the lot." "Ok" I said nonchalantly, pulling off at the lot, we were greeted by the gang. " Tiff!" George called out, "Yes?" I asked raising an eyebrow. "We heard you gave Shepard a black eye!" He said happily, I scoffed, "God George, the is old news." I said with a smirk toying on my lips. "Well, excuse me." He said with a mock hurt voice. "Grow up, George." "Ya" Leroy called out. Leroy was a seven teen, he was, tall, black skin, shaved head, and he was thin. He came from a good home, no idea why he hangs with us though. I liked him he made me laugh, "Oh come off it!" Yelled James. James was a tall, skinny kid, fifteen, with curly blonde hair and green eyes. "Jimmy, when are you going to ask Tiff out?" George asked, with a smirk. "When are you going to ask Silvia out?" Gorge had a face of disgust on his features, "I would never date that slut." "And I will never date Tiff, she is the sister I never had." "Awww" I said with a smile, I pulled him into a hug. "I love you to." "Well, we just can't stay here on a wonderful Saturday night! Let go find some action!" Alex called out. " Tiff, our amazing driver care to lead us?" Alex said with a smile, "Or are you just saying this because I am the only one with a car, at the moment?" I said with a smirk, "True." Alex replied. "Well I am tired of driving, you're driving." "Hop in, we don't have all night boys." Alex said, with a smirk. Once they all got in, Alex revved the engine and pulled out of the lot as fast as he could "Slow down speed demon!" I let off a laugh; we rolled up to a set of streetlights. A coincidence, another car pulled up, it was Buck's Thunderbird.

"Look, the elusive Dallas Winston! Only seen during the night, to cause havoc and mayhem." Dallas looked to the side, "Well, nice to see some friendly faces. Say Tiff care to come with me to the Nightly-Double?" I let off a laugh, "She would love to go." Alex said a little to fast. "What?" "Go, we are going onto Shepard's turf, and I don't want you getting hurt." "So you let me go to a movie with a hood?" I snapped, "He not going to do anything without you noticing." I smirked, "Sure thing, bud" I got out of the passenger seat and crossed to the Thunderbird. "Let's go." I said with a little smile. "Okay, I knew you would come." "I didn't really have a choice." He let out a laugh, "Sure babe. "I gulped as he revved the car and ran the red light. "Where going to go pick up Pony, and Johnny. Okay" "Yes, just make sure we get there alive!" I screamed as he did a sharp turn onto Pony's street. As the car came to a halt, I got out and hugged the ground "I am alive!" I screamed into the night air. "I wasn't going that fast" Dallas replied sarcastically. "Ya, not that fast." I said in a mock voice. He let out a laugh. "There you are Dallas!" Pony said with a smile, "Sorry Pony, I had to pick up a little lady." "Hi Pony, Johnny." I winked at the kid, he blushed a little. "Hi Tiff." "Want a smoke babe?" Dallas held out a cigarette, "No thanks I don't smoke." Dallas laugh, "Its not going to kill you, babe." "Whatever you say Dallas."