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(Steve's POV)
Dally was by my side walking me home I guess, it was unusual for him though, guess he wants something. Just as I was getting to my house he grabbed me roughly by the shoulder to turn me around.
"What the-" I almost yelled.
He narrowed his eyes at me, "What's up with you and Dolly, somethings up. I'm not dumb Steven."
I pushed him off angrily, who does he think he is?! But I knew better than to mess with him, "Nothing is going on."
He folded his arms, "Let me just tell you one thing. I don't know how far you've gotten or what you plan on having but if anybody else found out especially her brothers you are in for one good beatin. This is bullshit, you know Doll face is a person you ain't itchin to mess around with."
I nodded gritting my teeth, as if I didn't know that already, "Yeah I got ya Dally but I have nothing to with her. I don't know what you think about us, but we have nothing ya got me?"
He shrugged, "Just be careful. Sodadpop would beat the shit our of you forgetting completely you're his best bud."
My stomach made a mad flip inside me making me feel nauseous, "I know. Goodnight Dal."
He left me thinking about Soda, I would never do anything to hurt him in anyway. But keeping that kiss a secret was already betrayal. Then I remembered Dolly's words.
"I-I just wanted to talk about what happened yesterday, look it was a mistake. I really don't know what happened. I think I was just...Crazy or something. I apologize for that um, uncomfortable moment. Let's just...forget it. I must say though, you are one good kisser."
Good kisser huh? She ain't bad herself. Oh hell did I just think that?! What the fuck is wrong with me? Damn kid! What has she done to me? No no I couldn't like her! I didn't like her at all? She's just a dumb tag along who most of the time ruins Soda's plans with me. Weird kid who can't simply hang out with friends. Besides I love Evie...
This frustration made me kick a bottle on my yard. This was just a bit too much, or maybe I'm just over thinking things. Dolly said to forget that anyway. I can forget it, I have to anyway.
(Dolly's POV)
Both my brothers were gone, I was alone yet again. Soda would be home by 3, Darry would be back my 6. Today I only got to do laundry again, Soda would do dinner.
I sighed knowing I had to take a shower before anybody came by. I locked the door behind me, this was the only door that had a lock on. Darry decided on this ever since Dally walked on me taking a piss. I screamed so hard that everybody thought I was hurt or something. Darry gave him a good punch to the cheek that day telling him to knock before barging in the bathroom like that. I felt guilty and apologized to Dally but he understood grinning showing off his bruise.
The warm water against my skin relaxed me, showers were one of the thing that I loved. After my parents passed away I couldn't seem to calm down. I had many nightmares, I still do but rarely now. The doc told me to read, play, have a hobby. I do track in school but now I was in summer vacation. Which reminded me I should practice running.
Back then I slept in Soda's bed to feel safe, he felt like a security blanket, his hugs kept me calm, I know it looked wrong, morally wrong. We didn't want the social worker to know I slept with him in the same bed and to make her believe this, my own bedroom in which I was supposed to sleep in had all my stuff there. The only problem was that my bed was always untouched.
The guys knew about this but didn't joke around with the subject, I heard once Steve say in whispers to Soda about something called incest. Soda angry at his friend gave him a good push making him fall back shouting how fucked up in the head Steve was. They didn't talk for days. I read in the library what incest meant and finding out what it was disgusted me. The fact that I was sleeping next to Soda had nothing to do with incest, we didn't .. Gosh even thinking about it made me sick.
Johnny understood all right, he knew why I need to do that. Darry also didn't say anything until I turned 15. Soda was 18 I think, at that age is when I returned back to my room, Darry made me. Guess it was some guy thing. Luckily though I was ready to sleep alone, yeah maybe now and then I would sleep with him telling him I really was scared shitless about my nightmare but when I would wake up he would be in my room. I didn't feel bad though, at least he waited till I was asleep.
I got out of the shower putting on my clothes, I heard someone inside watching TV. My head stuck out, "Who is it?"
Johnny looked back, "Oh sorry didn't mean to scare you there." Then he realized I was taking a shower and turned away quickly.
I giggled, "Don't worry Johnny I'm already in my clothes see?"
He nodded not looking back, "Um yeah, hey I need to tell you something."
I sat next to him on the couch putting on my favorite red converse, I let my hair hang loose to dry up. Gosh it was hot in here.
"What's up Johnny Cakes." I smiled.
He chuckled nervously, "Dally told me something interesting last night."
I looked at him seriously, "About?"
"You and Steve."
I stood up quickly, what? Dally knew? Oh no Oh no! Johnny had probably sensed my panicky state so he rubbed my back trying to calm me down.
"Relax! He doesn't know about...that kiss. All he told me, well asked me, If something was going on between you two. I'm thinking he thought you two acted weirdly around each other."
"You didn't tell him anything right?!" I asked.
He shook his head, "C'mon Dolly you know I wouldn't."
Then I felt guilty for not trusting my friend, "Yeah I know, sorry."
The TV was still on, Johnny kept looking at me, I really didn't know what to say.
"Well I guess I have to act normal now with Steve. It's just embarrassing. I told him yesterday to forget everything." I said putting some clothes in the washing machine. He helped me with a heavy basket.
"What did he say?"
"He just agreed." My voice sounded sad when the words came ut of my mouth so I so I smiled.
Johnny hugged me and I him, it was one of those gestures saying that everything will be ok.
"Thanks for listening Johnny Cakes,"I said grinning.
"Sure thing,"
I finished laundry after an hour. It was already 2, Johnny left saying he had to meet up with Dally about some business. It was so boring being home alone with nothing to do. I went to my yard with a soccer ball. I simply kicked it around just for the fun of it. I had too much on my mind, Dally knowing something was really risky. If I didn't get my act together the gang would be suspicious.
"Hey Doll face!"
I turned to see Two-Bit in his car waving at me, "Hey Two-Bit."
"C'mon kiddo hop on in. I know you must be bored out of your mind."
I nodded already getting inside, "Can we go see Soda?" I asked.
He grinned, "Sure thing lets get going."
(Soda's POV)
I was bored out of my mind at the cash register waiting to see if any other costumer would show up. It was so hot, Steve was fixing something up. When he finished he sat down in a chair behind me. After that night with him and Dolly I started to get ideas in my head. Would he try to make a move on my sister? Would he dare? I would absolutely give him a piece of my mind. Hell! already thinking of him even touching my sister was making my blood boil. Piece of my mind, yeah right. I'd kick his a-
"Hey Soda you ok?" Steve asked looking at me funny.
I swallowed hard, "Yeah...Hey I've been meaning to ask you something. What happened the other night that I saw you with my sister?"
He stiffened, "Oh Soda c'mon. I already told you! Nothing was up! She just started crying cuz she remembered her Mom and Dad. Thas it."
I frowned, why didn't she tell me? How did I not know this? She tells me almost everything, why did Dolly tell Steve...I felt a bit jealous knowing this.
"Hey look who's coming."
There was Dolly coming out of Two-Bit's car, she smiled when she saw me running inside to hug me.
"Soda! I had to get out of the house!" She said still hugging me.
Two-Bit snickered, "She was actually playing with a soccer ball outside your yard!"
I hugged her back, she grinned at me then looked over at Steve and frowned. Someone came in, I told Dolly to sit down where Two-Bit was.
"Hello how may I help you?" I said.
"I need my car's brakes to get fixed, ya think you can fix them?"
Steve stood up, "Sure," he led the guy outside but before going out he waved at my sister. Dolly was reading something but looked up at him. She smiled shyly waving back.
"Hi there! You're that smart girl in most of my classes, um, Dolly! Right?" He asked getting closer to her. I froze at their interaction, my sister smiling as he keep chatting with her. Dolly mentioned his name, it was Paul. I saw Steve rolling his eyes at them irritated while Two-Bit raised an eye brow at what was going on.
"There's this movie coming out tomorrow, why don't we go and see it? I've always wanted to talk to you." He said as he put an arm around my sister. That's it! I walked up to them taking my baby sister by the arm. She scowled at my actions but this guy was getting on my nerves.
"Say Paul time is wasting. Why don't you follow Steve over there." I said putting my arm around Dolly.
He nodded grinning, "Of course, and Dolly what do you say?" This guy isn't giving up!
Dolly nodded quickly, "Yeah, sure. Sounds like a good idea." She got something out of her pocket, it was a pen. Dolly got out of my grasp and wrote something on his arm.
"Here's my number, call me."
He smiled and left with Steve. I glared at my sister who was giggling while Two-bit chuckled.
"Excuse me but who gave you permission to go out with him?!" I asked angrily.
She shrugged, "I need my time, besides Two-Bit here told me he'd go out with Kathy to the movies too. Oh c'mon big brother, its' no biggie really!"
"You shouldn't even be talking to any guys!"
She rolled her eyes, "Soda I'm not a little girl anymore. I've had many boyfriends ya know."
My eyes widened, my stomach did a flip, If I was jealous with my girls pff I was such a jealous brother. Two-Bit patted her on the back.
"Boyfriends huh? Never saw you with one while I was around." He said.
Dolly smirked, "Ok so maybe I had...like what? 2 boyfriends. You probably saw them, it's just that they looked more like my friends than boyfriends."
I just shook my head, "Whatever Dolly. Just be careful, If I see him want to make a move on you again I'll kill him."
Two-Bit was by my side, "I'm in."
She started laughing, "Yeah yeah don't worry, It will just be a movie. Cool down geez."
I shrugged, "Tell that to Darry." Like he'll give her permission to go out with a boy HA!
"I'll see what I can do to get out. I'd kill myself if I had to be at home all day bored out of my mind. I haven't even been to the library."
"Don't say that, let's just see what happens...Pff..Paul."
Sorry for any grammar mistakes.
