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When we pulled up to the Dingo, there was a preppy looking kid getting a blade held to him. That sure made me feel safe. I looked over at Darry, who was squished in the drivers seat. His truck was not meant to hold three big guys and me. I was pushed in between Pony and Soda, not that I minded too much.

"It's okay Kiddo," Darry said softly as he pulled into the empty spot closest to the building, "We wont let anything happen to you." I nodded, trying not to pass judgement on the way these people lived. I had not too long ago lived in the same neighborhood. I guess money really did change you, as much as I hated to admit it. I swallowed as we got out of the truck. Pony helped me out on his side, and I waited for Darry to come along on the other side. He placed a protective arm around me.

"Thanks Dar," I smiled up at him. I glanced over at Pony, who was walking slowly behind us. Soda was laughing at something, making Pony's ears turn bright red. "Hey," I whispered to Darry, "Is it weird that I'm really attracted to Ponyboy?" I grinned big so it didn't sound too creepy.

"Why would it be weird?" Darry raised and eyebrow.

"Well," I sighed, "He's a year younger than me...well, a year and a few months younger than me. I've never liked a younger guy before."

Darry chuckled and squeezed my arm, "Eh, it's okay. I thought you'd like Soda, but Pony's a good kid. I think he likes you too. I've never seen him blush so much. Watch out though, Soda seems to have his eye on you too. He was so excited about you coming down here. It's all I've heard about for weeks." I looked back at the guys again. I had never seen Soda that way. He was more like a brother to me growing up. I guess he was handsome. And really sweet.

When we got inside, I scanned the room quickly, looking for fimilar faces. I saw a group of four boys siting in a booth in the back. Darry ushered me toward them, letting go of me when we reached it.

"There is no way this is Ms. Layla. You're much to pretty." Two-Bit. I knew it was him instantly.

"Two-Bit!" I squealed dispite myself, "It's so nice to see you again!" He stood up and pulled me into a huge hug. I couldn't breath for a full five seconds, but I didn't mind. I was so thrilled to see my Two-Bit again. When I was finally set free, I saw the same shy face I had seen six years ago. "Oh Johnny," I smiled warmly, "You look exactly the same as I remember."

"Nice to see you," Johnny said softly, getting up from his seat next to Two-Bit. "I've missed you." I went in for a hug, and tried not to take it to heart how quickly he pulled away.

"Aw, same shy kid I left," I winked. Johnny smiled slightly and sat back down. "Steve..." I said catiously, remembering how he used to constantly pick on me. When we played tag, he would catch me by grabbing onto a pigtail. He hated me because of how close I was to Soda. I acted like I hated him too. But I didn't.

"Wow kid, you look....different." He got up slowly putting his hands in his pocket.

I laughed and pulled him into a hug, "Come on, I think it's time to burry the hatchet. We're old enough to get over the fact that you totally wish you were me."

Two-Bit laughed loudest. I glanced over at the guy who was smacking him gum in the booth. He was the only one still seated.

Pony stepped forward, "Uh, Dally this Layla, Layla, this is Dal." I smiled politely over at him.

"Nice to meet you."

Dally raised an eyebrow, "Well well, It's nice to meet you too."

"Watch it Dal," Darry said firmly, "She's practically family." I blushed slightly, I could just feel it. Dally wasn't bad looking, but I didn't have a very good feeling around him. I didn't feel safe.

When we got done eating, Ponyboy looked over at me, "Hey, ah, do you want to walk home with me?" I was a little taken aback when Darry butted in.

"No way, you guy's aren't walking all the way home alone. It's starting to get dark. Do you even have a blade on you Pony?" A blade? My little Pony carrying a blade? I couldn't Imagine that.

"No, but I'm sure Soda will let me borrow his, please Darry," Ponyboy sounded like a little child begging his parent's for a new toy. It made me think he was even cuter.

"You guys can walk home if you get someone else to walk with you," Darry said, "Sorry kid, I know you want to go alone, but it ain't gonna happen."

Pony sighed loudly, "Hey Soda, you wanna walk home with me and Layla?"

Soda's eyes lit up, "Sure. Of course."

I began to shiver as we began to walk towards the house. The sun had gone down completely and there was a cool breeze blowing my hair out of my face. I wished I had brought a sweater, but I didn't have one that would...well, fit in too well. "Are you cold?" Soda whisperd into my ear, making a shiver run down my spine.

"Yeah, a little bit," I said softly, hoping they would mistake the pink in my cheeks for coldness. Soda pulled off his plaid shirt and wrapped around my shoulders. He placed an arm around me and held me close.

"Better?" He asked looking down into my eyes. I heard Ponyboy make some sort of noise on the other side of me, but I couldn't make it out. I was in a trance. I nodded slightly.

Ponyboy picked up his pace and walked in front of us the rest of the way home. Soda rubbed my arms, "I've missed you so much Layla. I've thought about you everyday since you left. It's so nice to have you here for the summer. It's nice to see you haven't changed too much."

I looked up at him, trying to avoid his eyes as to not get caught up again, "Aw, I missed you too. I've missed all of you. I never wanted to leave. I hated my parent's for making me. I love you guys so much. I feel like I've missed so much."

"Well, we have three months to catch up," Soda grinned, "And hey, we're older now. We can find ways to see each other."

"Yeah, I guess you're right, we don't have to go six years in between visits anymore," I lay my head on his shoulder and looked up at the sky.

"You're so beautiful Layla," Soda said moving his face closer to mine. At that moment, we reached the house and Ponyboy turned around.

"Hey Layla, let me show you where you're staying." He grabbed my hand and led me quickly into the house, "It's my room. I'm gonna stay with Soda while you're here."

"Are you sure? I don't mind the couch at all."

"Uhm," Pony looked down, "I've, ah, been sleeping in there since a little while after Mom and Dad died, so uh, I don't mind." He looked so embarrassed. I knew I had to change the subject.

"Well thanks Pony, wanna help me get settled then?" He was quickly walking to the room. I laughed to myself at how eager he was. When we got in the room, I was surprised to see him close the door behind us. I felt comfortable alone with him though. More safe then I had felt the whole time I had been there. I tossed my bags in the closet, not bothering to unpack or anything. I hopped onto the bed where Pony was already seated.

"Do you like Soda?" He asked bluntly, "He likes you, I just...wasn't sure if you liked him too."

"I don't know. It's like I almost have to get to know you guys all over again. It's been so long. Things cant exactly just pick up where they left off you know?"

"Yeah, but, do you like, think he's cute?" Pony asked shyly.

I giggled, "What's with all the questions about Soda? Geeze Ponyboy. Well, yes, I do think he's cute." Pony looked down sadly. "But, I think you're cute too. Really cute."

"Really?" Pony asked smiling brightly, "Like, cuter than Soda?"

"Hm," I leaned over and kissed his cheek, "Yes, I think you're cuter than him. Don't tell him I said that though." Suddenly, the unexpected happened. Ponyboy leaned in and kissed my lips gently.

Yeah, well thats it. Thanks for reading. Please review. The next one will be longer; I hope.