The two boys had started walking the girls, after heavily convincing for them to meet their friends to the place known as the 'Curtis' house. Tyler and Asia walked behind Dally, arms linked, which made Two bit and Dallas gave them funny stares. It was almost noon and the girls had already met the two greasers they had presumed to have talked to on the phone the night before they got struck by lightning before they arrived into Tulsa.
"Take a picture. It'll last longer." Tyler snorted noticing Dallas's stare making Two bit burst out into laughter and slap his knee.
"She got you good Dally." he said a grin forming on his face. Asia did her best not to laugh with him but she couldn't help herself and let out a snicker. Tyler had even smiled as well, standing up to the infamous Dallas Winston, the toughest cat in Tulsa. Dallas raised an eyebrow and stepped toward her.
"You got a mouth on you. Not many girls do. I like." he said with a wink before continuing to walk again with Two bit. As soon as they were out of hearing distance Asia nudged Tyler.
"oooh it's your new booooyyyyfriiiieeeennnndd!" she whispered teasingly making Tyler hiss and smack her behind the head,
"Shut up." she said. Asia rubbed her head but only cheesily smiled.
"Y'all comin ladies?" Two bit asked over his shoulders.
"Yep!" they responded in unison catching up to the boys, Tyler caught in the middle of Dallas and Two bit, and Asia on the other side of Two bit. Asia didn't want to be anywhere near Dallas Winston. He was scary in her eyes. To her he was like that big bully in school that wanted to hit on girls and never left you alone. Or that random creepy guy that hit on you. Creepy.
"So where you ladies from anywho?" Two bit resumed the conversation. He seemed very interested in the two girls who didn't look anything from Tulsa. He only assumed because of the way they acted and by their clothing.
"We're from...umm" Asia started trying to quickly think of something to say.
"The South." Tyler finished her sentence. Asia nodded in agreement.
"Yeah, the south. We're from Florida." Two bit's eyes widened a little.
"Florida girls aye? You two aint bad lookin' for florida chicks." Asia only looked at the ground in embarrassment and Tyler sighed, rubbing the bridge of her nose underneath her glasses. They hadn't been in Town for less than two hours and boys were already hitting on them. Two bit sensed the embarrassment and chuckled.
"Aww c'mon now. Dont be shy. Wait til you meet the others."
"Others?" Asia asked slowly looking at him with wide eyes. Two bit laughed and wrapped his arm around her and Tyler's shoulders.
"Yeah, the other five boys. They'll be charmed to meet you." Tyler and Asia exchanged glances. They had no idea what they were in for. Soon enough they reached a white house with a chain link fence around it. The house wasn't worn down but it wasn't fancy either. For the South side the house was well kept and tidy. Asia and Tyler looked at each other, hesitant to go into the stranger's home. Tyler noticed Dallas walk into the house first without even knocking.
"He just went in without knocking. Isn't that rude?" she stated furrowing her eyebrows. Two bit only laughed and patted her head.
"No silly. We do this all the time. Now come on!" he said, pushing the girls forward and opening the door, leading them inside. Inside the house a TV was blaring and there was a lot of commotion. It wasn't what the girls expected; it was clean and everything was organized. There were two boys arm wrestling at the coffee table; one was handsome and what could pass for movie star looks and the other looked like a cocky kid from highschool. Two other boys that both looked fourteen were on the couch trying to watch the TV and the other was in the kitchen by the sounds of pots and pans.
"HEY EVERYBODY!" Two bit announced, making Tyler and Asia jump as he passed them. "I found two lovely ladies. Anyone wanna meet them?" the two boys arm wrestling looked up and the cocky looking one snickered.
"Is it those two blonde looking broads from the gas station a couple days ago? I mean c'mon Two bit." he snickered his arm suddenly going down. The other boy laughed and they then started to wrestle. Meanwhile Tyler and Asia quietly conversed.
"I dont know if we should leave or...what?" Tyler glanced around seeing all the boys huddled in the room. She noticed Dallas Winston in the corner rolling his eyes at the boy's immature behavior. But he seemed to not give a damn about it. Asia caught eye of her friend's looking.
"Whatcha lookin' at?" she snickered.
"Shut it." Tyler said making Asia laugh. She knew Tyler was glancing at Dally. She barely remembered but when they had been walking the night they got struck, they were talking about how Tyler would want to "hook up" with Dally.
"You two would be a good match." Asia leaned in, whispering quietly tuning out the loud boys. Tyler scoffed at her friend.
"He's rude, has no respect for women or anybody and..."
"And...?" Asia trailed. Tyler huffed. She couldn't think of the more reason not to be with him. Damn her. She already had Jeremy. They were like soul mates and they had so much in common. She never knew she could get along with him so well within the first couple of days of meeting. But now she meets Dally, this hot headed boy from another time.
"Shut it." she remarked again making Asia roll her eyes and smile.
"Hello ladies," the boy with handsome good looks walked over to them. "I'm Sodapop, Sodapop Curtis. Says so on my birth Certificate." he offered his hand to shake. Tyler and Asia both shook his hand with a small shy smile.
"I'm Steve." the cocky one waved his hand at them. Asia sensed a disliking vibe about him but gave a small wave to him. Slowly and one by one, everyone introduced themselves around the room, including Darry who was in the kithen cooking what they had learned was a chocolate cake.
"Where'd you pick them up, Two bit?" Steve asked smirking a little. Tyler sent Steve a nasty glare quickly before smiling warmly at Two bit. She had learned he was the wisecracker of them all, the one who could actually tell a real joke and be a smartass. Like her. Ha.
"I found them at The Dingo. This girl can kick soc ass." he said grinning like a chesire cat. The boys raised their eyebrows in wonder.
"Oh really? What happened?" Soda asked now curious. His brown eyes glimmered with a curious expression like a little child.
"She told a soc off reaaaal good. It was pretty tuff." Two bit said grinning. Tyler only lightly blushed and Asia stood partially behind her. Dallas chuckled and Tyler looked over at him.
"What're you laughing at?" she asked raising an eyebrow.
"Oh nothing shortie." he said with a smirk. Tyler narrowed her eyebrows and stood up to Dallas.
"I'm not a shortie. I'm four foot eleven and sure as hell proud of it." she stated with proudness in her voice. Asia slipped her way over to Johnny and Ponyboy, who seemed like nice boys and sat down next to Johnny, who was a bit timid, but it was okay. So was she. They'd be great friends.
"Hey watch it Dallas. She might be able to kick your ass." Two bit said, taking a sip of what looked like beer. Dallas shot a look at Two bit before looking back down at Tyler.
"That depends. At what?" he said before shooting a wink/smirk down at her. Tyler sent him a disgusted look and joined Asia on the couch, squishing her and the boys on the couch. Dallas only snickered, knowing he'd find a way to get her to himself. Tyler continued to glare at Dallas.
"You just fucking wait Winston." she said boldly before turning to the two timid boys beside her, who looked shocked she had even stood up to him. In the background Soda, Steve and Two bit were laughing hysterically, knowing for the first time a girl gave Dally attitude and Dallas had nothing to say back. The only thing Dallas could do was storm out of the house and light a cigarette on his way out.
"Ass." Tyler muttered as he walked out making Two bit cracked up.
"Damn girl. You know how to get underneath his skin." he said taking another sip of beer. Tyler chuckled before responding,
"I dont like hot headed guys and guys who try to just get into your pants." she said. Two bit nodded.
"I gotcha, I gotcha." he said before taking his place on the floor and watching the TV. The aroma of chocolate cake traveled out into the living room, making Tyler and Asia look at each other. The girls smiled widely.
"Chocolate Cake." the two said in unison. Ponyboy and Johnny looked at them both.
"Yeah it's my brother's famous chocolate cake. You guys want some? I can get you guys some, if you want." he offered shyly. Asia smiled shyly and nodded lightly.
"Sure. I'll come with to help or whatever." she said, feeling awkwardish, but laughed it off. Pony only chuckled and led her into the kitchen, leaving Johnny and Tyler on the couch to have small talk.
"Y'all really from Florida?" Ponyboy asked Asia as they walked into the kitchen and got out a couple of plates. Asia nodded.
"Yeah. Dont move there. It's really humid and boring." she said laughing lightly. Pony chuckled.
"I dont think I plan to." he replied cutting a couple slices and putting them on the plates.
"Here you go." Asia smiled slightly and brought the plates out to the dining room. She handed one to Tyler. "Here you go." she said and Tyler took it. "Thanks." she said taking a bite. It was some damn good cake. After finishing what was really good chocolate cake, the boys suggested an idea.
"How about we go to the drive in movies tonight? I'm free off work and it'll be nice to show these lovely ladies around." Sodapop suggested, smiling his flashy white teeth. Asia blushed a little when he directed his smile towards her and looked down at the floor.
"Great idea!" Two bit dropped in. "Drive in at 8?" he said. Everyone agreed. "Meanwhile, Ponyboy, you and Johnnycakes go show the ladies around town. Y'all got a couple hours. If time runs out, go to the movies. Ya hear?" Ponyboy nodded and quickly grabbed his shoes on with Johnny already out the door. Tyler and Asia exchanged glances before finally following the two boys out the door.
