Tyler dragged Asia out of the movies, her hand tucked deep in her sleeve. Her hand felt swollen and bruised, no doubt it was. Asia felt confused at what had just happened and despite the fact they had no idea where they were walking to. She was partially worried what if the same socs came after them again especially they were walking alone in the dark with no one to protect them. Damn she watched too many scary movies and crime shows.

"What happened back there? Are you alright?" Asia asked breaking the tension between them. It was unbearable at this point. Tyler frowned a little but slowed and turned to her best friend and smiled reasurringly.

"Everything's alright. I'm fine." Asia didn't believe it for a second.

"You're lying to me. I know when you are. Now, second question. Where are we going? We have no place to stay, no money or shall I say not enough for a motel and well, the obvious." the conversation would've furthered if Sodapop hadn't jumped up behind them.

"No place to stay?" the girls jumped and Tyler gave Soda a playful glare. He wasn't one to really get mad it, after all, his movie star looks made you just want to smile.

"You ladies can stay with Darry, Ponyboy and I. If Darry dont mind, that is." he said squeezing in between them both and wrapping his arms around them playfully. The other boys minus Dally slowly caught up, catching up on the conversation. Two bit rushed up to Asia's side examining her hoping she was okay.

"You alright?" he asked. Asia blushed and Tyler shot her a sideways look and smirk.

"Shut up," Asia muttered before smiling at Two bit shyly.

"I'm alright. Thank you." Two-bit grinned before going off to mess around with Steve and Sodapop. Ponyboy and Johnny walked up besides the girls. Pony looked over at Tyler.

"What was all that mess back there? Were they botherin' you?" he asked with a worried expression.

"don't worry about it." Tyler said with a small smile. Asia only shrugged at the boys before making small talk with the boys. Tyler sighed as they made their way back home. Deep down she was seething at how Dallas spoke to her tonight. Calling her some sort of freak. She'd get back at him for that comment. The pain in her fist didn't help none either. All she wanted to do was lay down and go to sleep.

Curtis House

Asia and Tyler sat on the couch watching some TV quietly. The only noises in the house were Soda and Ponyboy talking in the kitchen and Darry cooking dinner. They had been allowed to stay for a few days so it wasn't such a bother.

"How's your hand feeling?" Asia pushed on with the question. It had been the fourth time she had asked since they had gotten home and Tyler kept telling her she was fine. It was all lies. She only narrowed her eyes and took grip of her wrist, which made Tyler yowl in pain. The talking in the kitchen subsided, making Tyler's eyes widen.

"Tell me." Asia demanded and Tyler struggled without trying to let out a cry of pain.

"I said .fine." she gritted between her teeth. Asia narrowed her eyes and ripped her arm out of her pocket, seeing the bruise on her hand.

"Darry!" Asia called out, making all three boys rush into the living room.

"Is everything okay?" Soda asked, a worried expression crossing his face.

"Everything's fine. I need ice. Do you have ice?" Asia asked looking at the three boys. Darry nodded and got a washcloth filled with icecubes. He handed it to her.

"That's one nasty looking bruise. Was that from them socs?" Soda asked looking up at Tyler. Tyler only nodded before putting the icepack on her hand. She had really wanted to kill Asia but at the same time thank her for the relief of her pain. Tyler laid back on the couch and groaned. After a bit of resting, Asia offered her hand out,

"C'mon we gotta brush our teeth and get ready for bed." Tyler only grumbled and took her hand, getting lifted up off the couch. They both went into the bathroom and started brushing their teeth together. They heard someone pass by but stop to stare at them oddly. It was Ponyboy.

"Hey Ponyboy." Asia said through a mouthful of toothpaste. Tyler only smiled while brushing her teeth.

"Uhh hi?" he responded sounding utterly confused. The girls laughed.

"If you're wondering we always brush our teeth together. It's normal." Tyler said spitting out the toothpaste and rinsing her mouth, Asia following afterwards. Pony only slowly walked away confusion still left on his face. Asia watched him walk into his room and shut the door. She then laughed.

"Poor boy. So confused."

"He thinks we're weird is what it is." the girls laughed before going out to the living room where Darry had kindly laid out some bedding for them. They both laid down, talked for a while before falling asleep.