A/N: So I decided that I like the last chapter but at the same time I don't. I think I spent too much time on on one subject. I will really try to make this chapter better.

Ami's POV:

After I left the Curtis' house, I was going to go home but saw that my dad's truck was in the driveway. I decided that I didn't want any more bruises right now so I kept walking. I was still crying a bit and was brushing the tears away as fast as they came out. My stomach grumbled after a few blocks so I walked to the Dingo to get a burger. When I entered, I saw Tim sitting in a corner booth with his brother Curly and his sister Angela and a few other hoods from his gang. I acknowledged him with a nod and found an empty booth on the other side of the room. It was really warm inside the restaurant so I took off my leather and put it on the seat beside me.

My waitress turned out to be Two-Bit's on again- off again girlfriend Kathy.

" Hey, Ami. Hows it goin'?" she asked, popping her gum.

" Not too bad, thanks."

" So I heard you beat Sandy Morrows at the Shepard's last night."

I rolled my eyes. " Apparently. I don't remember. I've just know what I've been told."

She laughed loudly and it irritated my still sore head.

" So what can I get ya?"

" I'll just have a glass of water and a bacon cheeseburger.Thanks Kathy."

" Put it on my tab, will you, Kath?" I heard a voice from behind Kathy say.

She turned around and looked at Tim. " Sure, honey, whatever you say."

I watched warily as Tim slid in to the booth across from me and lit up a weed. I didn't smoke and I crinkled my nose from the smell.

" Can I help you with something?" I asked him bluntly.

He took a drag off his smoke and blew it away from me. He knew I didn't like it and never smoked around me when we had dated those six months.

" Sorry about last night, doll."

I didn't reply. I was shocked to silence. Tim Shepard was apologizing to me? He hadn't even done that when I'd caught him cheating. Then I became suspicious.

" What do you want?" I narrowed my eyes at him.

He laughed, a sharp, unpleasant sound. " Now why would you think I wanted something?"

" Cuz you've never apologized to anyone if your life. Now what the hell do you want?"

His eyes darkened. " I don't want nothing, Ami. I felt like an ass for scaring you last night. I still miss you, ya know."

" Well, that is your fault, now, isn't it? I didn't force you to fuck that bitch."

I was angry now. How dare he say he missed me when it was his fault we broke up in the first place.

He had a look of what I can only describe as regret on his face.

I was sick of dealing with this time after time. This wasn't the first time he had man- handled me at a party.

" Tim, just find yourself a different girl to harass because I will never EVER give you another chance."

He looked angry for a moment then his indifferent mask was back. He slid out of the booth and walked away. I was a little sad that we'd probably never be friends again because he wouldn't let go of the past.

Kathy walked up with my food after Tim left.

" Thanks alot Kathy." I told her as she set the plate down on the table.

" No problem honey."

I picked up my burger and took a huge bite, feeling the juice from the patty dripping down my chin. I picked up my napkin and wiped it off. Mmm. The Dingo had the best burgers in town, in my opinion. Noone else bothered me until I was almost done my burger. I saw Two-Bit walk in, followed by Soda. I groaned and shoved the last bit of burger into my mouth. I took a sip of water to wash it down and stood up, putting on my leather. I flipped up my collar to try and hide my face, hoping they wouldn't spot me. No such luck.

" Hey AJ! There you are! Come on over here!" Two-Bit yelled across the room at me.

I tried to act like I hadn't heard him, but I couldn't.Two-Bit didn't have anything to do with what was bothering me and it wasn't fair to take it out on him. I walked over to where the two of them were standing.

" Hey Two-Bit. Did you have fun at the party last night?"

He laughed. " Hell ya. After you beat Sandy up, it seemed like everyone wanted to fight. It was crazy!" He launched into a long story about this grease from out of town tried to pick a fight with him after Two-Bit beat him at a game of pool.

I could feel Soda's eyes burning a hole in the side of my face but I refused to look at him. I didn't want to start crying again.

" And then I says to the guy, 'Well, maybe you should wear a belt!" Two-Bit cracked up laughing at his own joke, or what I thought musta been a joke. I hadn't been listening.

I smiled at him and told him that I was gonna jet. " I'll catch up with you later, okay, Two-Bit?"

He grinned at me like a chessy cat. " Sure, AJ. We should go to the Nightly Double later."

" Sounds tuff. Alright. I'll see ya later."

(A/N: Did I use tuff in the right context?Tell me if I used it wrong!)

I wasn't sure where I would end up. I just didn't want to be around Soda.

Soda's POV:

She must really be mad at me. She didn't even say hi when she saw I was there. Two-Bit turned on me the second Ami was out the door.

" What did you do to her?" he asked angrily. Two-Bit hardly ever got angry.

" N-nothing! Okay, well, something but I was looking for her so I could fix it!"

He grabbed the front of my shirt and got in my face. " Well you better fix it now! Ami doesn't need more shit in her life!"

I glared at him and wrenched myself out of his grasp. " Don't you think I know that? She keeps running away from me! I think I should just let her cool down a bit before I talk to her."

" If you wait, you might just make the problem worse."

I nodded to him and took off out the door. I ran to the street and saw Ami a few blocks away. I quickly ran after her and didn't stop running until I'd reached her. I grabbed her arm and spun her around. Her fist met my face and I staggered back a bit. When she realised it was me, her mouth went into a little 'O' and she stopped me from falling over. That little girl could sure pack a punch.

" I'm so sorry Soda! I thought you were a Soc."

I chuckled. It wasn't so bad. I just hadn't been expecting it.

" It's okay, Ames. I know you didn't mean it."

She giggled.

" Now we can match!"

She'd caught me right below my left eye and there was a bump forming and starting to turn purple.

I laughed too and looked in to her battered face. Her lip was fine now except for a small cut but her eye was still really purple. Probably would be for at least a week.

" Ami, I'm sorry about earlier."

She looked at the ground. " Me too. I shouldn't have been such a baby."

I hesitated. " I talked to Steve."

She looked up at me, fear in her eyes.

" Why didn't you tell me Ami?" I asked softly.

Her eyes started to water. Great. I made her cry twice today. If Dally was here, he'd kick my ass.

" Because I knew you were with Sandy and you were so happy. I couldn't come between the two of you and if you'd rejected me, it would have been hard to keep being friends with you."

I sighed and pulled her in to a hug.

" How long?"

" Almost 4 months."

I closed my eyes and hugged her tighter.

" Soda, your'e hurting my ribs."

I loosened my grip on her instantly.

" Sorry." I muttered. I took a deep breath. Her hair smelled like our shampoo. She pushed away from me.

" I understand if you feel we can't be friends anymore. I know it would be awkward and-" I cut her off with my lips on hers.

A/N: Yay! Finally! lol. Tell me how you like it! Review!