I don't know why it started to repeat towards the end in the last chapter. I fixed it, though! Thank you thewritevoice for telling me! This is going to be a short chapter :( But I thought that I needed to explain Roxzie a little bit more. Enjoy! (Let's hope it doesn't repeat this time!)
"So, what do we do now?" I mumble against his lips. He smirks and shrugs. "We should probably tell Johnny."
I turn and start to walk to the door when I feel a hand encounter my butt. I gasp and turn around to see a grinning Pony. "You will pay for that" I grumble before I walk out of the room and into the living room. I wonder what Tim is doing
I look over at Johnny. "Johnny, are you going to hang out here for a little bit?" his eyes find mine and he smirks slightly "yeah, I'm going to hang out with Pony for a few. Are you going somewhere?" Pony silently sat down near Johnny and watched me.
"You should stay here for a little bit. To make sure you're okay" Darry added. I nodded "alright, do you want me to make dinner tonight then?" I raised an eyebrow, causing Darry to laugh. He won't admit it, but I am a better cook than anyone else in the gang. It might be because when Mrs Curtis was alive she taught me how to cook. I smile at the memory.
*Flashback*
I quietly walked into the kitchen, where Mrs Curtis was humming as she chops some green peppers. I lean against the white cabinets and watch her. I did this often so Mrs. Curtis wasn't surprised I was there. "Hello little miss Roxzie" her voice sure was beautiful. Like an angel, she was an angel.
I was only eight when I started watching her cook. I didn't have much else to do. She grabbed a small wooden stool and placed it right next to her so I could watch what she was doing.
"Do you remember what the first rule is when you cook?" her eyes shifted to mine. Her eyes… Brown but warm and inviting. I giggle and nod my head eagerly "put your hair in a bun and wash your hands!". She smiled and looked over to the sink "Would you like to help me?"
I smiled even wider "yes please!" I hurried off the stool and walked to the bathroom, where I could reach the sink.
Once I was done washing my hands and pinning up my hair Ireturned to the kitchen where a small bowl sat on the counter. I hopped back on my stool and looked into the bowl, all the veggies she had cut sat in the bowl. "Alright Roxzie, I want you to mix them together with your hands".
I nodded and did what she asked. We continued to cook for about twenty minutes until Mrs Curtis put the dish into the oven. "You did a very good job Roxzie!"
I giggled and looked up at her. "Thank you for teaching me" I spoke softly and put the stool away.
"I need to go check on Johnny. I will see you later! Thank you again" I run out the door, closing it quietly behind me and run to the lot.
*End of flashback*
"Rox" Pony shook me from my thoughts. "Yes?" I smirk at him, "Darry asked you a question" my eyes shift to Darry "sorry Darry, what did you ask me?" his eyebrows are raised and he's staring at me. "I said, 'Can I help you with dinner?'" shit, he knows something's up. He never wants to help with dinner.
"Sure" I smile and stand, then pin up my hair. "So, how is everything going?" he leans against the counter. Act normal. "Fine. I mean, other than getting jumped, everything is fine… How about you?" I don't look at him as I cut up some veggies.
"Oh… Everything is the same… Except I found some money in my drawer this morning… And it wasn't there when I left yesterday. I asked Soda and Pony if they knew anything about it. They both said you were in there then left. This has happened before, though. It's weird. Isn't it?" I try to control my breathing. "How did you get that much money Roxzanna?" I look up at him and sigh.
"From my grandmother. When she died, she left all her money to me. You know… She was very, very rich. But that doesn't make me a Soc. I'm still the same. Only you and mom know about it. Please don't tell the others." Darry's eyes softened.
"Thank you. It has helped a lot, I don't have to work as much anymore because of you" he envelopes me into a hug that lifts me slightly off the ground. "Now, let me cook because I have seven men to feed." Darry nods and walks out of the kitchen.
"Ponyboy!" I call from the kitchen, I hear footsteps enter the kitchen.
"Yes dear?" he says mockingly. I glare at him but smirk. "It's your turn to set the table mister" he walks over to me and grabs my hips. "but I don't want to" he pouts, I shake my head and nod,
"please? I will call Darry in here". His eyes widen. "You wouldn't" I grin and look up at him "Darry! Could you come in he-" I call, Pony shakes his head and kisses me, stopping me.
Darry clears his throat and we pull away "Um… Pony won't set the table" I blush and turn back to the food and pretend to finish it.
"Ponyboy," Darry says in a playful tone, "When did you and Roxzie become more than friends?"
I put the food in the middle of the table.
"Today" I speak then stick my tongue out a little at Darry.
"Okay! Food is ready!" We all sit down the table and start to eat. I sit between Johnny and Pony.
He gently grabs my hand under the table as we eat.