In Reality: Chapter 2- Brotherly Bond

Author's Note: Here's chapter 2! I didn't really plan for it to be about the gang, but i felt like there needed to be some sort if explanation. Dont worry though, the bext chapter will go back to the story, and with a little luck it should be posted by review and leave suggestions if you want. ENJOY!

Finally, mom and dad left, their cautious cries to be careful and keep out of trouble ringing in our ears. I swear, their waiting for the day to get a call from juvie, to inform them that we're cold-hearted delinquents and they need to come confirm our mug shots. They don't really think that, of course, but their just so cautious, all the time. I guess you have to be, though, growing up in our neighborhood. The three of us stay out of trouble for the most part; if we're ever in trouble, then it's usually because of the gang ( I'll explain them in a minute.) Like the time we beat the crap out of Tim Shepard's gang, that was Dally's idea. Oh well, at least we didn't get jailed, cause mom and dad would have flipped.

While we're on the topic, I'll explain the gang. It consists of the three of us: Darry, Soda, and I, than Two-Bit Matthews, Steve Randle, Johnny Cade, and Dally Winston. We've grown up with these guys and I consider them brothers. Two-Bit. What can I say, he's totally out of his mind. He's 18 1/2, and he's still a junior in high school. Probably cause he can't shut up for five seconds, which causes lack of attention in class. He's hilarious, keeps us entertained, and has a strange obsession with Mickey Mouse. Every morning, without fail, you can find him sprawled on our living room floor, stuffing his face with our chocolate cake and beer, and laughing his head off at a Mickey rerun that he's seen a million times.

Next is Steve. He's been inseparable with Sodapop ever since their first day of nursery school, when they shared a fascination with the same red matchbox car and got in a fistfight over it. Man, I wished I could have seen it, the way mom describes it, it sounds hilarious. Steve is an expert at cars, and he works part-time at the DX gas station. He doesn't like me though, he always says I hang around him and Soda too much when the go places. This is all find by me cause sometimes I don't like him either.

Johnny Cade (JohnnyCakes) is next. He's my best friend. He's the youngest, next to me, even though he's two years older. He's very nervous and jumpy, because his parents abuse him. Sometimes I feel like marching right on down to his house and giving them a piece of my mind, but it's too dangerous- they're always drunk. Johnny always listens to me and aside from Sodapop, he's the only one who understands me. We tell each other everything, and I don't know what I'd do without him.

Last is Dallas, who we call Dally. If you swing by Tulsa's police station and ask for JMW (Juvie's Most Wanted), they'll be a big picture of Dally. He's been arrested for anything and everything that you can think of. He spent three years living on the rough streets of New York City, and he's hardened himself beyond caring. He has a soft spot for Johnny, though.

So there you have it. That's our gang. We'd do anything for each other, and though we're not related, we have a brotherly bond.

Author's Note: Sorry, I know it's short. I didn't really planfort this to be a chapter, but I included it anyway. I'll probably have chapter 3 posted tonight, too! Please review, thanks, and Stay Gold! -Emily ;) ;)

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