The Unshed Tears
Chapter 8
Soda POV
Steve took me home. I had a nasty bruise below my right eye, and I was kinda shaky from having the wind knocked out of me...but that was ok...cause...She likes me. She has to... Why would she risk her brother blowing a gasket, just to help me out, to kiss me like that?
Steve was yelling at me, and cussin' me out on the way home. I didn't listen. "Do you think she likes me?" I asked him out of the blue. He hit me in the back of the head "YOU ALMOST GOT KILLED CAUSE SHE LIKES YOU!"
I smiled "So she does?" He growled, and clenched the steering wheel "Damn it Soda. I don't wanna have to tell Darry that you got killed cause you can't keep your hands to yourself."
I shook my head "Jim ain't so bad." Steve slammed on the brakes...I'm glad I'd put my seatbelt on. "You're insane! He'll kill you Soda! You best just find another girl!" I smiled shaking my head "I want Amy."
Steve sighed, and started driving again. "Fine, but don't come crawling to me to get you out of the mess you're gettin yourself in."
I smiled, and got out of the car as we pulled up to my house. Darry got onto me about the fight...but really wasn't in the mood to get in a fight. I wasn't either. So I just kept my trap shut and told him I'd be more careful.
I went to bed, and found myself thinking about her all night. I was getting kinda excited, and had to read the letter from Pony about the war to calm myself down. Then I started thinking about him. And got a little worried. I hope he sends us a letter soon.
Pony POV
The next day I asked the aid about what happened and how long we'd be stationed here. She looked at me odd and told me I was in the City... At first I was confused then realized they'd taken me out of the jungle, and that I was actually in a room instead of the tent...
I slowly learned that I'd had surgery on the bullet wound, and that it had hit a rib, which saved me from a lot of organ damage.
And after a couple days I learned that I couldn't go home yet. That they were gonna stick me in some random Prison to finish out the time there once I recovered.
I sighed, and decided to write a letter back home, and sent it without permission from the state since I didn't feel like messing with them right now.
I slept a lot. And maybe a week later–I can't keep track of time real well anymore– They put me on a plane back to the US. I don't know where to though...
Amy POV
Jim yelled at me all night long. And told me that I couldn't ever see him again, because now he'd try and take advantage of me. After the lecture I got, I was almost ready to believe him..
Then Evie called. And I talked to her for a long time. She told me about this Sandie girl...and how Soda had been in a rut. I felt sorry for him...and I just wanted to hug him and make him feel better.
I felt like crying all night. Jim kept yelling at me every time he walked by my room, or seen me walking around the house.
I sighed. The weekend drug on. I sat at home most of it. Evie never called to go do anything, And I really didn't know anyone else around here. I'd just moved here a month or two ago. I don't feel like going into details though as to why..
On Monday, I was walking on eggshells around Jim. If I even mentioned leaving the house, or going anywhere, he'd jump all over me. I was thrilled when Evie just walked into the house today. He wouldn't chew me out in front of anyone.
Hollering at me at the party was the closest he's ever been to doing that. He likes to keep our lives real private. Anyway, Evie offered to take me with her to lunch, and I said yes, and shoved her outside before Jim could throw a fit.
She teased me about Soda, but couldn't seem to remember Jim showing up. I figured she had been drinking. I wouldn't put it past her. And she was probably hung over all weekend, which is why she never called to go do anything.
I got quiet again. I always do when I'm with her. She's not exactly a comfortable person to be around. Not to mention I didn't know anyone else. So I didn't talk to anyone else..and I get shy around people I don't know. I really hate it, cause I'll go home and feel so stupid afterwards, wondering why I didn't just talk to them.
I kept quiet in the car. I decided to just sit in the backseat...I'd been around my brother's smoking so much that it doesn't bother me too much. I just use that as an excuse to not have Evie's friends hanging in the window over me..
Soda POV
Steve was pretty ticked off. And Darry seemed disappointed, but didn't really say anything to me. I had work on Monday. I hoped that Amy would come by with Evie. I really wanted to talk to her.
I didn't mean to kiss her...I wasn't sure what came over me...and the more I thought about it...the more I wondered if she didn't just kiss me to get back at her brother...
I hope not. It was such a ..nice..kiss... I know I enjoyed it...I might have enjoyed it a little more if her brother hadn't been standing right there...but beggars can't be choosers.
I jumped over the counter when I seen Amy walk in with Evie. One of those things you just do without thinking. I hugged her tight, spinning her around the room "AAMMYYY!" I laughed, swinging her around before setting her back down on the ground.
I didn't let go of her though. She was blushing again..god she's adorable... "Hi Soda.." she said quietly. I grinned "What'd he say?" She smiled softly "He didn't kill me...just a lot of cussin' and loud voices." she said quietly.
I sighed, and kissed her cheek. She blushed horribly, but it felt like the right thing to do.. "I'm Sorry...It's my fault...you should have just let him beat me up...maybe then he'd lay off when I came back for you." I grinned.
She smiled, shaking her head. Steve came in and gave me a questionable look, and I let go of Amy "Wanna Coke?" She smiled and nodded. I got her one, and we headed outside for a little more privacy. I don't like Steve, and Evie standing over there snickering, and laughing at us.
I sighed "So I guess he don't like me?" She smiled "Of course he does...Or he'd just had someone hold me back while he beat the tar outta you." I smiled, "That's a good thing I guess."
She smiled, and sat down on a chair. Soon we were both just sitting and talking. She told me about how the weekend went...it made me feel bad...but she said it was normal. Then I told her how mad Steve got, and we both laughed about it.
I also told her about how Darry took it..and that I probably wouldn't be partying with her again anytime soon. Then I ended up asking her to the movies, and she asked if we could bring Steve, and Evie along. I sighed...I didn't want them to come.
I really just wanted it to be the two of us...But if that makes her more comfortable then Alright. I told her they could go, and soon we talked to them about it. And they both agreed. We'd be going Friday night since it was cheaper.
Soon she had to leave. I was kinda upset, but I figured I'd see her again. And I was right...the next day I seen her at work. She came in with Evie. And came right over to me. I was so happy.
We joked around for a while inside since it was too hot to sit outside. We were laughing, and joking around...And Evie was telling her it was time to go home or something, and she whined about wanting to stay a little longer...and ended up staying 30 minutes longer.
We were joking around...and I ended up slipping on a slick spot on the floor where we'd dumped some wax/polish stuff, and just wiped it up with a towel instead of mopping it...
Anyway. Because of that...I fell, and she walked over laughing at me. I felt my face get hot, but just laughed with her. She bent down, and started to help me up. I just laughed, and pulled her down on top of me.
I love making her blush like that. I really do...and to tell you the truth, I try to do it more often then not. She's adorable when she does...
I wrapped my arms around her, holding her on top of me, so she couldn't get up. She laughed, and I laughed, and kinda 'wrestled' as she tried to get up. I just pulled her up against me, and soon we were just laying there laughing, and too tired from it, to fight anymore..
Soon we calmed down, and were caught in this awkward position of her laying across me, with my arms around her, our faces just inches away from each others...
She wasn't blushing...and I think we both felt at ease...I know I was comfortable...She smiled softly "You know..you're really pretty from this angle.." she said quietly.
I smiled "You're gorgeous..." I said quietly "Amy...I..I really want to kiss you right now.." I said softly, kinda getting lost in her eyes... She bit her lip..smiling... "I'm not going to stop you..." she whispered..
I smiled, and pulled her into a gentle kiss...I didn't want to scare her off...I can't explain how happy...how excited I kinda got...when I felt her completely relax against me...unlike some girls who tensed up at first, and you had to get them use to it...
Maybe she really does love me...maybe she trusts me...maybe I can trust her...maybe...maybe...
Pony POV
I slept a lot. I felt sick a lot too. They said it was normal. They'd taken me to the U.S. somewhere. I'm not sure where. I was too tired to care really. But it so cold...they tried to tell me it was the middle of summer here..but I don't believe it. It's just too cold.
A nurse laughed at me when I asked for some blankets...she said " Are you kidding me? It's like 98 degrees outside! " I told her where she could go, and hit the call button to see if someone else was a little more...respondent...
I was there for a long time. I don't know how much time passed. I try to write another letter to Darry and Soda. To kinda let them know what was going on. But every time I tried to set up and do something, I'd get some horrible pains in my side, and have to lay back down.
The doctor's didn't believe me about the pain. Something about I was on too much medication, and they were sure nothing was hurt. I don't care. I just wanna go home...take 5 aspirin every night to get to sleep...and just be home again. Like things use to be.
So simple. Get up, go to school, make it home alive, do homework, go to bed. And start over. Simple. All I had to do was try not to get killed by the socs. Now I've been trying not to get killed by soldiers. Nice.
Soda POV
I felt her fingers laced in mine...caught in a kiss, her body against mine. I knew a some point the bell to the front door would ring and a customer would come in and wreck everything...but for right now I prayed it was another slow day.
She pulled away a little, burring her face into my shoulder. I could feel her hot breath on my neck...and it was quickened...Like she was trying to catch her breath. Then I realized I was doing the same thing.
I've never had so much joy as to lay there, and just caress a girl in kisses like I just did... I didn't want to scare her... I didn't want to make her uncomfortable..and I kinda let her lead...
I just got her going then relaxed. She's so cute. And soft...I love the feeling of her rested against me.. I sighed, relaxing a bit more. She moved so that her face was towards me, rested on my shoulder. "Soda.."
I smiled "Yes?" She sighed, just relaxed against me, staring off across the store. "I think I love you..." I smiled even more "I know I love you..."
She blushed now...I couldn't help but smiled "Is that alright?" She smiled, and nodded "Just fine...as long as you can put up with Jim..."
I chuckled "No problem there...I've taken a beating or two in my day." she giggled softly, then sighed "We really should get up, before we give Steve and Evie an excuse to tease us..."
I smiled, "Alright...alright...if you insist..." She smiled, and got up, 'helping me up'. I gave her a light kiss, and got us a couple of cokes.
Soon Evie came in from the garage...and judging by the wrinkled skirt, I figured Steve had about as much fun–or more– then I did..
Evie practically drug Amy out of the garage. "Come on...Jim's gonna kill me for not getting you home on time." she muttered. Amy smiled sheepishly at me, and followed her.
I can't wait until Friday...the movies are a great place to take a girl on the first 'date'. And since technically the party was a set up...this would be our first date. If not...close enough for me.
I smiled, shaking my head as Steve stalked out, getting back to work. He seemed to be in a better mood now.
