Ponyboy's POV

The nightmares are what woke me up. They were worse then the ones that I couldn't remember. I wanted to forget what I saw, but I just couldn't.

I opened my eyes to see rain pouring down from outside my window. I checked the clock and stood up, shivering. I tiptoed into the kitchen only to find the whole gang minus Tera seated at the table.

"But why," asked Soda, passing around the plate of chocolate cake, "I mean, wasn't she happy?"

"Man, who knows," said Steve, "Girls are just really…"

"Strange," finished Two-Bit.

"Hey sleeping beauty," said Darry, "I gotta get to work now, don't get into too much trouble."

I sat down at the chair he had vacated. "What's going on?"

Dallas swore and punched the wall, putting a fist sized hole in it.

"Hey hood, don't go breaking my house!" Yelled Soda, standing up.

We all saw the flash in his eyes and Soda sat down quickly.

"She left," said Dallas, raw anger in his voice. He passed me a slip of paper.

Hey guys.

I've gotta go get my life in order before I can do anything else. I want all of you to know I love you like family. If it hadn't been for you I never would have survived this past month. Dallas, I love you no matter what happens, Pepsi try to get a girl, Steve stop being such an ass, Two-bit well, where can I start, Johnny try and speak up and Ponyboy stay gold. Thank Darry for putting up with me hangin at your house.

If I'm ever around again I'll drop in,

Tera

Taped to the note was Dallas's ring. "So that's it," I said, "Nothin else?"

Johnny shook his head, "She'll be back though."

"What," said Dallas softly.

"Trust me guys, she'll come back."

We left it at that. After all, Johnny had been right about them falling in love, he might be right about her return.

--THE END—

--OR IS IT?—

First I'd like to thank my reviewers, or anyone who read this and said, WOW this girl is a freak. Thanks for sticking with me even after my computer crashed and I took forever to update the story. If you want a sequel, or anything PM me or e-mail me. Write on (get it, sry I'm a little strange)

Samantha