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Chapter 6

Ponyboy POV

The three of us went into the school. Steve went his own way, and Two-bit and I went another. We were in the same class again, but so were the socs.

They did the same thing they did last time. They played friendly.

I knew they were faking it.

I knew they hated me.

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Class was over. I followed Two-bit, and where he went surprised me. He went straight to the group of socs.

He just yelled at them and told them that if they didn't leave me alone, they'd be sorry.

Two-bit didn't see it, but when he turned around, the socs gave me a look that said your dead.

I have to admit, it was a bit freaky.

For the rest of the day, their faces were stuck in my head. I couldn't think straight.

The look said it all.

Your dead.

If looks could kill, I'd be a goner.

The day was finally over. Darry came and picked me up, and he wasn't late.

He asked, "Everything good at school?"

I just got the faces out of my head, and nodded.

I nodded, even though I didn't mean it.

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We got home, and I did my homework.

Soda and Steve came home later. No Two-bit. I sighed.

"Hey." Soda said. He came in the kitchen and gave me a hug.

"Hey." I said.

"How is school going?"

"Fine, Soda." I lied.

He nodded and went back into the living room. I finished my homework and got ready for bed.

I was not excited for tomorrow.

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Sadly, tomorrow came.

Darry had to take Steve and I to school.

Darry told me that he would be a little late picking me up, although I don't think Steve heard that.

Instead of Two-bit going to the same classes as me, Steve went. I had to admit that I was grateful.

The socs were different. They hardly looked at me now. When they did, it was the look that said, your dead.

After school was over, I went out to the front doors, and waited for Darry.

Steve came up to me and said, "Sorry kid, but I gotta go somewhere with Soda after work. He's almost done, so I gotta leave now. Darry should be here soon to pick you up."

I said, "Can't you wait until Darry gets here?"

He said, "I would, but its not that far from here. I can walk. Plus, Soda and I were going to walk to where were going. I'll just walk there now."

I said, "Okay Steve. See ya later?"

"Yeah, see ya later kid."

With that, he was off.

I watched him walk off until a building hid him from sight. I sighed. I hoped Darry got here soon. I didn't feel safe here.

I had every right not to feel safe.

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