*theres kinda a confusing part in this because the girls are not together so try to follow along and if you hav questions just ask :) Christi is the - and Abbi is the ~. ENJOY!*

The next few days seemed to pass by quickly, and soon it was the night of the dance. Christi was at her friend Abbi's house getting ready. She was wearing her dress already and her ordinary black Converse. Christi started doing her hair. She had given her self side bangs earlier this week, and she had them come to prettily combed to the side. Her hair was teased a little bit and curled really pretty so it fell over her shoulders.

"You look amazing Christi." Abbi said to her best friend.

"Thanks," Christi squealed, "You look great! I only hope Pony'll like it..." She paced back and foward nervously tapping her legs.

"He'll love it because you're wearing it." Abbi said with a smile.

"I hope so..." Christi smiled, "'Cause I burned my thumb tryin' to work the curlers."

Abbi laughed softly. "Does my hair look okay?" Abbi had also curled her hair, but clipped it up so it fell in the back in short, tight tufts, but she had left down two curled pieces in the front.

"Yeah, if I was a guy I'd marry ya." Christi laughed, "Hmm... when are the guys comin' to get us? Huh, Rapunzel?"

Abbi rolled her eyes. "They should be here-" at that moment, the doorbell rang. "Right now!"

"Cool." Christi replied, blowing some hair outta her face.

Abbi grinned and answered the door. "Hi, Soda!" She looked him over quickly. "You look great!" She exclaimed. Soda grinned. "I could say the same to you!" Abbi said thank you before turning and hollering, "Andy! C'mon, move it or lose it!" They had to pick up Andy's new date, a nice girl named Lucy.

Christi stood next to Abbi, constantly moving. She's always been kinda hyper. Her eyes were brighter and wide, like she was sugar rushed or high. When she saw Pony she grinned and squeezed him so tight, she was surprised he didn't pass out. When Christi released him, he managed a smile, "Nice to see you too." Christi giggled and raised an eyebrow,"I'm not happy to see ya... I'm psyched!"

They drove to Lucy's house and Andy went to the door. Lucy has auburn hair and hazel eyes. She has a soft smile and high cheekbones. She was grinning ear to ear the minute she opened the door. They drove to the dance, all lost in separate conversations.

By the time they got to Lucy's house, Christi was staring out the window mesmerized by the evening sky. She put her head on Pony's shoulder, kinda surprising herself by how calm she was being.

Abbi held Soda's hand as they ranted on about school and Socs.

Pony grinned a little, as he too watched the passing scenery. Christi wondered what she would do if she didn't have the gang.

They pulled into the school parking lot and got out, the boys taking their dates by the hand.

Christi allowed herself to be led into the school by Pony which caught the attention of some Socs. It's not every day you seee three Greasers with good looking chicks. Christi smiled shyly, and tried avoiding the looks Abbi and her got.

Abbi glared daggers at any Soc that gave her a dirty look. She hated them. More. Than. Anything.

Christi didn't leave Pony's side at all. She didn't like how the Socs were eying her. It made her nervous.

Abbi was tempted to give them the finger, but decided against it since a teacher was eyeing the area where hey were.

That teacher walked over to Christi and gave her a bitter grin, "I haven't seen you around before... Do you go this school?"

Abbi glanced at her friend. "No, she doesn't, but he does," She motioned to Ponyboy, "and he asked her to be his date."

"Okay, just checking.. ." The teacher spat, walking off. Christi just stood closer to Pony, adults kinda creep her out.

"Thanks." She whispered to Abbi.

Abbi gave her friend a confident smile. The song ended, and on came Born to Hand-Jive. Abbi pulled Soda onto the dance floor, followed by Andy and Lucy. Everyone knew how to hand-jive, and the gym was full of enthusiastic couples.

Chrsti watched many couples dance, but she didn't do anything, until Pony pulled her out. She tried her best, but she messed up a couple times. At one point she fell into Pony. He grinned, and she smiled shyly.

When the hand-jive ended, Blue Moon came on, and Soda held Abbi close. For once, there in Soda's arms, in the midst of at least a hundred other couples, in the middle of the gymnasium, she felt safe.

Pony pulled Christi close, and led her since she had no clue what she was doing. When Christi got the hang of it, she put her head on his shoulder. She was having the time of her life. "I'm glad you said yes."

Pony grinned, "Me too."

Christi looked at him, "Really?"

"Yeah..." Pony replied, his cheeks a little red. Christi smiled sweetly and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. "Thanks." She whispered.

"Hey," Soda said softly, "we were thinking about going drag racing tomorrow, you know, stomp some Socs, maybe some other greasers. Of course, I'd have to ask Darry, but would you wanna come along?"

"Sure! Is Ponyboy going? Maybe Christi could join?"

"Yeah, of course." Soda replied with a sincere grin.

When the song was over Christi and Pony went to the bleachers to sit. As they were walking somebody snuck behind Christi, and lifted her skirt up. Christi jumped a little startled, and turned around until she was looking at the grinning face of Two-Bit. "Jesus, Two-Bit! Are you tryin' to give me a heart attack!?"

Abbi looked over to see Christi yelling at Two-Bit. "Glory, what did he do now?" Abbi sighed, shaking her head and smiling.

Soda scoffed, "Heck if I know." Soda grinned.

Two-Bit grinned, "I didn't do nothin'."

Christi rolled her eyes, "Oh, sure. You didn't just embarrass me in front of a bunch of strangers."

Abbi pulled Soda by the hand over to Two-Bit, Christi, and Ponyboy. "Two-Bit, what are you even doin' here?"

"I go to school here, too." Two-Bit grinned.

"Sometimes," Abbi joked. "Do you have a date?"

Two-Bit motioned to the left side of the gym. "Naw, I came with Johnny and even Dal came along. I guess Steve showed up with Evie."

"Cool, how'd you get the teachers to let Dally in?" Christi asked, curiously.

"He said the little broad in front of us was his date. The teacher must'a been new if he didn't recognize Dallas Winston."

Christi started cracking up, "That's Dal, for ya."

"Hey, what're we doin' standing around, let's dance!" Everyone cheered at Abbi's comment.

Christi grinned, and started partying. At some point she knew a song that was playing it started singing along. After about an hour or so of dancing, she began to feel tired.

Another slow song played, and Soda pulled Abbi close, his arms around her small waist, her arms wrapped around his next. "Hey Abbi," Soda whispered.

Abbi looked up, straight into his eyes, and he pressed his lips onto hers. She kissed him back, realizing that he was her first real "boyfriend".

As Christi danced with Pony, she ran her fingers through his hair. He gave her a confused look, and she grinned. Pony smiled, and Christi tried some small talk, 'cause she was still a little awkward. Just a little, though. "Hey, Pony. Take look at Soda and Abbi over there."

Pony looked over at his brother, and grinned, "It's the Curtis charm."

Christi pretended to be confused, "What? Naw, it's just Soda and Darry. You don't have any charm." She teased.

"Soda... I know this is our first date, but... I think I love you." Abbi confessed.

Sodapop grinned. "It's okay. I love you, too, Abbi."

Christi had a great idea. The next couple songs were slow dances, so Christi finally sighed and requested the song to Jailhouse Rock. She and Pony started dancing, and one by one everyone was doing the dance. "Flash mob!" Christi giggled.

Abbi was fully aware that Christi had been the one to request the song, and her and Soda dance together happily.

Christi pushed some hair out of her face, and hugged Pony tight after the song was over. She was smiling and so was he.

Christi pushed some hair out of her face, and hugged Pony tight after the song was over. She was smiling and so was he.

"Hey, wanna go talk to Pony and Christi about the race tomorrow?" Soda suggested.

"Yeah, sure."

Pony noticed Abbi and Soda walking over, "Hey, Mrs. and Mr. Curtis. What's up?"

Christi grinned at Pony's comment. "Hey, lay off." She said elbowing him, with a small laugh.

"Hey guys, we were just talkin' about goin' to the race tomorrow. You wanna come?" Soda explained.

"I wouldn't miss it." Christi explained, with a grin.

Pony nodded, "Why would I miss my brother kick butt?"

Soda laughed and clapped Ponyboy on the back. "You bet your bottom dollar I'll beat them Socs."

Christi grinned at Sodapop and looked at Abbi, "If he don't, we can have a huge laughing session."

"I'd bet my bottom dollar on that!" Abbi laughed.

"I wouldn't, because I'm broke!" Christi laughed, and Poby shook his head playfully. "Sooo..." Christi started, "I saw you and Soda gettin' all kissy-kissy, touchy-touchy, feely-feely."

Abbi rolled her eyes and Soda blushed, grinning nervously. "You can leave off the last two things, thank you. And I saw you makin a move, too." Abbi countered.

"Well, in my defense, we we wouldn't be gettin' anywhere. Pony ain't gonna make a move" Christi grinned, "Why so nervous, Soda? Are your secret plans revealed!?" She said mockingly.

Soda sighed, "Like we said, my only plan is to stomp some Soc (butt)!" They laughed as Johnny made his way through the crowd towards his friends.

"Hey guys." Johnny said, waving a little.

Suddenly the song was interrupted and Two-Bit's voice came over the microphone. "Hey boys and girls! It's Two-Bit! I just wanted to say..." He started singing some very random song he made up and he went along. "And I hate Socs... 'Cause they SUUCCKKKK!" Then they was some booing and cheering. Christi laughed, "Classic Two-Bit. So what's up, Johnnycakes?"

Then Dally walked over, with that small triumphant grin.

"You look pleased, Dal. Waddidya do?" Abbi quizzed.

"Well... You'll see." Dally grinned. Just then a high squeal was heard. A Soc couple came running by, glistening. They were soaking wet.

"Oh, god, Dallas, what'd you do this time?" Abbi asked, exasperated.

"I rigged the door with a bucket." Dally chuckled.

Everyone shook their heads. "Geez, Dal, what if a greaser walked in?" Soda asked.

"Then it'd be their problem." Dally said, lighting a cigarette and offering Johny and Pony one.

Christi grinned, and started to speak softly. "Well, I guess that's a good enough reason."

"Classic Dallas Winston." Soda smiled. "Hey, Dal, you wanna come racin' tomorrow?"

Dal pretended to think about it. "Sure," he shrugged, "I'm gonna pick some fights, hunt some action."

Soda shook his head. "Like I said, classic Dal."

Dally smirked, "Naw, I'm Johnny posing as Dally."

"Then who's this?" Abbi joked, pointing to Johnny.

"I'm Dallas." Johnny played along, with a happy smile.

The gang laughed. "Hey, Johnnycakes, you goin' to the race tomorrow? There ain't really a point in askin' Steve. Anything with a car, he's there." Soda said.

Johnny shrugged, "I dunno."

Christi pushed some hair out of her face. "Hey, guys! Earlier I showed up Abbi in a flip-off!"

Pony raised an eyebrow, "Really?"

Abbi blushed. "Hey, you cheated, you used a tree!"

"How was that cheatin'? I'm just more creative." Christi grinned.

"No, your life is just more dull than mine!" Abbi teased.

"That's very true." Christi said, sticking her tongue out at Abbi.

Abbi stuck her tongue out right back. Soda chuckled. "Good to know me an' my brother have such mature girlfriends."

"Yeah, well... We're more fun than the average girls!" Christi pushed her bangs out of her face.

Abbi burst out laughing. "Damn straight!"

"True!" Christi said, ruffling Johnny's hair, then making it all stick up in funny angles. "That's a good look, Johnnycakes. Hey, Soda. Can I do your hair too?"

One of his hands flew to his head. "You ain't touchin' my hair."

Ponyboy smiled. "Spoken like a true Curtis."

"Boo you. You're just jealous Johnny's hair looks great."

"Oh, yeah," Soda grinned, "that must be it."

They laughed contentedly and smiled at each other. Abbi sighed. "How did I get such great friends?"

"I dunno. How did you? I mean, seriously?"

Abbi punched Christi in the arm playfully. "I don't either, and I don't care, but it doesn't matter s'long as we got each other!" She slung one arm across Christi's shoulders and the other around Soda's.

"Group hug!" Christi shouted, pulling Dally, Johnny, and Two-Bit into the mix.

"Hey, where's Stevie?" Soda inquired.

Everyone looked around. "I don't know." Abbi said.

"Beats me." Christi shrugged.

Soda shrugged. "Could'a left with Evie."

"Or maybe he's hiding from Abbi and I. He hates us." Christi explained scanning the area. She saw Curly Shepard, Angela Shepard, and a bunch of other greasers.

Ponyboy sighed. "He thinks I'm a kid. He definitely doesn't like me either."

"That's his problem, and technically all of us are kids. Except Two-Bit and Darry." Christi explained, with a half smile.

Abbi smirked. "Dal's about as much of a kid as a telephone pole."

"That's true. Dally never was a kid," Christi teased, "He was born a full grown hood."

"You're damn right I was. New York's a rough place." Dallas said.

"Sure." Christi rolled her eyes, "You can probably relate to me then. I'm livin' on the streets, no family, and the Socs jump me twenty times a day!"

Abbi rolled her eyes. "Battle of the socially deprived."

"Boo you." Christi laughed, elbowing her friend.

Abbi just laughed at her friend. "Does anyone know what time it is?"

"Naw. Do I look like the type who wears a watch all the time?" Christi demanded playfully.

"Well, sorry, there's a clock over there, but I can't read it!" Abbi exclaimed.

Soda put his arm around her. "It's almost eleven thirty."

"Wow," Christi randomly said, clearly impressed. "I thought I would'a passed out cold by now."

"Hey, Soda, what time do we gotta be home?" Ponyboy asked.

Abbi laughed at Christi as Soda answered Ponyboy with a simple, "I have no clue."

Christi looked around, and saw a teacher watching her. He was creeping her out, "Hey, Abbs." She whispered, "I think that guy is a pedophile."

"I think you're paranoid." Abbi whispered back.

"I am." Christi agreed.

"Relax you're fine. We got these guys to protect us." Abbi grinned.

"Yeah, we all know Two-Bit and Dally can bust some heads, but I don't think Johnny, Pony, and Soda would do any bad damage."

"Hey," Soda announced, "I'd kill for you guys." He winked at Abbi.

"Oh my God. Get a room!" Christi said, raising an eyebrow. Sure, she liked Pony, but she doesn't go around announcing it to the entire world.

Abbi's smile faded. She was terrified of... that. She was an innocent and she planned to stay that way at least for a while.

Christi noticed how quickly Abbi's smile melted. "What's wrong?"

Abbi forced a smile back. "Nothing. So, you guys, do you think Darry'd get mad at you if you got home real late?"

Pony shrugged, "Depends on how late I guess."

Christi knew something was bothering Abbi, but didn't bring it up again.

Soda spoke up, "As long as we're home before sunrise, I think we'll be safe."

Pony nodded, "True."

Christi started getting all hyper for no reason, and started dancing all crazy.

Abbi laughed. "You're nuts, Christi! Outta you're mind!"

"Yay! C'mon Pony!" Christi laughed, dragging Pony into the middle of the dance floor, and starting to dance again. Pony started copying the crazy girls, and so did a couple random people there. Christi was laughing hard, as she continued to dance like a high person. People must'a thought she was higher than a balloon.

The gang was having a great time. The only one not dancing like a fool was Dallas, of course. he couldn't be bribed to. He figured he was much to cool to be caught dancing like that in public.

"C'mon Dally!" Christi whined, "Come dance with us!"

"Not if you paid me." Dally replied.

Christi decided to help him. She forced him to dance, but he tripped and fell into Soda, knocking Abbi into Johnny. Christi and Pony laughed at this display. Dally was seething.

Dally glared at Christi. "You're lucky you're a girl. 'Cause if you weren't, I'd have to beat the tar outta you."

Christi grinned, "Naw... if I was a guy I would have beat you up!"

Dal just stared at her and shook his head.

"You know you can't fight!" Abbi taunted jokingly.

"If I was a guy I could." Christi laughed, "And I still could kick your butt, Dally. Observe." Then she went up to some random Soc that jumped her, and kicked him where the sun don't shine.

Abbi gasped and covered her mouth, trying not to laugh. "Christi!" Abbi exclaimed in utter disbelief.

Christi strutted back over, "I would'a demonstrated on Dally, but I don't wanna die so young. Of course, I'd pull that move again and again... Get the point?" The Soc walked over, and Christi stepped forward a little, "Look man, I'm sorry. This hood," She jerked a thumb over at Dally, "Doesn't think I can kick butt. So I demonstrated... On you." The Soc didn't say anything for a second, as if his pea sized brain was processing this.

His date looked a little scared. Abbi smiled and shared a glance with Soda that said "our friends are insane."

Christi noticed the girl's frightened expression, "Hey, don't be scared." She pointed at Dally once again, "This guy is a teddy bear." Then she started laughing really hard, and the Soc couple walked off, probably thinking, 'Yeah, let's call the cops."

After the Socs walked away, everyone but Dallas burst out laughing. "Oh my god, Christi, I cannot believe you just did that!" Soda remarked.

"Believe it, 'cause I did it." Christi said, tapping her legs as she paced back and forth. She was really hyper, but God knows why. She hadn't eaten anything sugary lately, and she never drinks, smokes, or does drugs... So she really didn't know what made her all hyper. Some teacher has been watching the group carefully, and walked over to Christi. "Okay, miss. I think you need to leave."

Christi pretended not to understand, "Why? I'm just dancing." She started doing her crazy dance again.

"You know why. Now please leave, or I'm gonna call the cops." The teacher stated, dryly.

Christi shrugged, and started walking, calling cheerfully, "Whatever." Then she burst out laughing, and walked out. She didn't really care, though. She was getting bored and tired anyways. She was just gonna go pick her clothes up, and find somewhere to stay.

Ponyboy followed Christi out. Abbi pulled Soda by the hand, dragging him behind her. Johnny and Two-Bit followed them. And just because everyone else did, Dally left, too. "Hey Christi, wait up!" Abbi called. "You don't think we're just gonna let you leave, do ya? We can go find something to do. I think we all oughtta change first, though."

Christi stopped and turned around. "Y'all could'a stayed."

"It wouldn't 'a been any fun without ya." Ponyboy explained.

"Yeah, you're the life of the party!" Abbi stated.

"Got that right." Christi grinned.

They laughed and walked to their cars, then drove to each person's house to change into something more comfortable.

"Hey, I wonder how Andy's gonna get home..." Abbi thought aloud.

Christi shook her head, "Beats me."

Abbi was a little nervous but she figured they'd walk home anyway. "So waddaya guys wanna do?" Abbi asked.

"l think I'll head on home. Decide what I'm doin' tonight." Christi shrugged.

"What do you mean by home? Do you wanna sleep at my place?" Abbi offered.

"No, I'll be fine." Christi responded. She would end up leaving anyways. She felt awkward sleeping in houses with people she wasn't related to.

"Okay. But if it gets cold or extra Socy then come over. Alright?" Abbi chided.

Christi nodded, "Ok."

"Good. Well, see ya 'round."

"See ya." Christi said. She had already gotten back into her clothes.

"Bye." Everyone chimed. They drove off to the Nightly Double to see what was playing.

"Hey!" Ponyboy exclaimed. "They're showing Gone With the Wind! Can we stay?" Soda pulled in and paid the fee, then found a spot to park.

-Christi walked around aimlessly. She could hear sounds coming from a small building. Curious, Christi walked inside. It was full of people and some terrible music. She personally like Elvis. She hung around for a couple seconds, before turning around to head back for the door. Someone roughly grabbed her arm. Christi whirled around, before looking into the face of a drunken Curly Shepard.

~"Hey, Abbi, wanna get some Cokes and popcorn?" Soda asked.

"Sure."

The couple walked to the concession stand, not particularly fast. They enjoyed each other's company.

-"Bug off." Christi said, before prying him off her arm and leaving. She wasn't going there again.

~"Hey, Soda, you're not really interested in the movie, are you?" Abbi asked.

Soda looked at her and grinned devilishly. "Not in the slightest."

"You know, we don't have to watch it."

"I dunno, we'd have to lose the gang." Soda pointed out.

Abbi smiled. "Or they could lose us."

Soda paid for the snacks and they brought them to the gang. "Hey we're gonna go on a little walk." Soda informed the boys.

-Christi walked until she saw a flat roof. She climbed a tree, until she was on the roof. She slowly fell asleep.

~The two walked through the whole movie, talking about anything and everything that came to mind. They kissed once more during the credits before going back to the car. They dropped off Abbi first, and she found that her brother had beat her home.

"Hey, where've you been?" Andy inquired.

Abbi smiled, but didn't stop walking to her room. "Cloud nine."

-When Christi woke up, it was around five in the morning. She was cold but she wasn't going to Abbi's. She didn't want to bother them. Christi sneezed a couple times, before realizing she had caught a cold. She always caught colds easier since her skin was extremely pale and she was kinda scrawny as well. Christi sneezed again, zipping her jacket up.

~Abbi fell asleep quickly that night, awaking earlier than usual. She realized she had woken up early enough to watch the sunrise. She ran to her window, which faced the east, and watch as the sun peaked over the horizon. Watching this, she remembered a poem Ponyboy had told her once;

Nature's first green is gold,

Her hardest hue to hold.

Her early leaf's a flower,

But only so an hour.

Then leaf subsides to leaf,

So Eden sank to grief,

So dawn goes down to day,

Nothing gold can stay.

-Christi started walking around, a little restless. She felt uncomfortable and wanted to sleep, but she couldn't fall asleep.

~Abbi threw some clothes on (making a point of grabbing her jacket), and flew out the door.

-Christi sneezed and kept walking.

~Abbi turned a corner and saw Christi. "Hey!" She ran up to her friend.

Christi sneezed once again. "Hey."

"Hey, don't go gettin' sick before the race. Come on, let's wait for the guys at my place."

"Eh, got a cold. I'll get over it pretty fast." Christi said with a small grin. She shuddered and crossed her arms over her chest.

They walked silently to Abbi's house. The boys were up, but still in their pajamas, by the time they got back. "Hey, you goin' to the race today?"

Andy was first to answer, "Yeah, course."

Christi sneezed again. She kinda lied. It was most likely allergies.

"Ew," Josh joked, "you better not sneeze on me."

"You know what? I think I will sneeze on you." Christi rolled her eyes, sneezing again. "Probably just allergies."

Abbi laughed. "Who wants breakfast?"

*and thus concludes chapter 3! Hope u like it and keep reading! Warning! There will be drama in the next chapter!*