CHAPTER 2

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*Ponyboy*

After about an hour of attempting to walk to school I realized that I was lost. I couldn't recognize a single building. I can usually make it to the school with my eyes closed, but obviously today was not my day. Judging from the fancy neighborhoods and expensive clothes, I assumed I was at the Socs part of town. To top that off, my headache had gotten worse. Starting to get dizzy, I held on to a street lamp to steady myself. I needed to get back before school was over, otherwise Darry would know something's was up. I tried to compose myself again and lean up from the lamp post and it was then that something catches my eye across the street; in the distance I see a blue mustang. Great, that's just what I need.

*Two-bit*

Five minutes until P.E. class was ready to begin. Of course it always felt the last five minutes of class were equivalent to about three years. I keep my eyes on the clock watching each and every second pass by and at times I swear the clock stops ticking or going in slow motion. Finally I hear the sound I have been waiting for; the dismissal bell. I'm first to rush out of the classroom, not even bothering to copy the homework assignment off the board. Then again, as if; me and homework just ain't a good combination.

When I arrive at P.E, I look around for Pony, but he was nowhere in sight. I didn't think much of it at first; he was probably just tardy. The bell rings and we get started with track. I expected Ponyboy to run in any second now, but nothing.

Five minutes pass, ten minutes, fifteen; where was he?

It's not like Pony to ditch. He held on to his perfect 4.0 GPA as if his future depended on it, which I guess it does, but still. Concerned, I go to ask the P.E teacher if he knew anything.

"Did Pony leave early today?" I ask.

"Leave early?," he checks the computer, "No, it says here that he's been absent for the entire day."

"Oh all right, thanks." I excuse myself and get back to my team.

Where was ponyboy?

*Steve*

Four hours left until school is over; I just need to survive a few more class periods. I go to my locker to get my books and papers out. I'm surprised when I look to see a concerned Two-Bit already there.

"Hey Two-Bit, what's up?" I ask, while trying to unlock my locker.

"Pony hasn't been at school all day, have you seen him?"

I looked at Two-Bit; he sure did look worried.

"He's a little late, so?" I ask impatiently. I really couldn't stand always talking about Ponyboy.

"It's already been three hours Steve. Should I call Darry?"

"Course not. Darry's always busy, you don't want him to lose his job, do you? It's fine. Ponyboy probably decided to stay home then. Just drop it, we can check on him after school, but I've go now,"

"Fine I'll catch up with you later," Two-Bit replied.

I watch as Two-Bit walks down the hallway. Leave it to Ponyboy to make sure everyone's worried .

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