Chapter 10

I dont own still.

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Its been nine weeks since Dally and Johnny died. It's been 6 weeks, since the first Thanksgiving with out our parents. Four weeks since our first parent less/ Johnny and Dally less Christmas. And it's been two weeks since the anniversary of our parents death. And it's been only five days since the school decided to place me in the same grade as my brother.

It was getting pretty dark outside. It was only about 10:30 am, and about 20 degrees outside. Dani and Justin were both in my second block class, seeing as it was only drama. We were getting ready to start rehearsal for some play we were doing, as the speakers came on.

"Attention students and faculty, there has been a warning for a snowstorm in Tulsa. Due to the safety, school will be closed for the rest of the day." The class gathered there things and scattered out of the classroom as quick as they all could.

We all made our way to Two-Bit's truck four our ride home.

I'm still not sure how, but I convinced Two-Bit to let Dani and Justin come with us back to our house. I didn't care so much about Justin, because, he's..Justin. He knows how my life style is. I was more worried we weren't going to impress Dani with our..everything. We didn't have fancy silverware or butlers, or anything special.

"So, got a boooy friend?" Two-Bit said to Dani, obviously trying to be annoying.

"N-no." Dani giggled slightly.

I rolled my eyes "She's not interested in you Keith" Yeah, Two-Bit actually has a real name. No one ever calls him by it. Not even his parents. Or his sister. But then again his sister is seven.

" I was just asking her, Mistina."

I glared at Two-Bit sticking out my tounge as Ponyboy interrupted " Would you guys please shut up?"

"Make her, bi-" I glared to Justin. "Justin, Pony, please. Your making Dani uncomfortable"

"No, it's fine." Dani piped in.

"Why do you always-" I glared to Justin again. I knew what he was going to ask. And then there'd be another fight.

I was more than relieved to arrive home. Once we got inside, I was more than worried about what Dani was going to think. Making our way to my room, I was way more worried.

My room wasnt really big, or super small. After our parents died, I moved out of mine and Pony's room, which he now shares with Sodapop, and into Darry's old room. Darry moved into our parents room, and gave the double bed to Soda and Pony to share.

"So..?" I waited for Dani to answer.

"It's really nice, Misty. Cute and charming. Is that Elvis on the wall?"

I grinned."Yup, actually that poster was once my mom's. She was a fan too. She once said she'd leave dad in a heartbeat for Elvis. Dad didn't like that much. Of course, dad knew mom was always joking. My brothers are fans also. So's the rest of the gang."

"Oh. My parents are into much more classier looking men. Like The Beatles. Me, I'm an Elvis girl."

I laughed. "So which one Justin?" He was already getting sick of our girly talk.

"How about we do something else. Something fun."

"Fine, like what?" I demanded.

"Ever been high? My cousin and I were last summer. It's really fun."

"OF COURSE NOT!" I shrieked, jumping up. " And ruin my mind? Justin, thats really dangerous."

I forgot where Dani went, but at the moment, I was glad she wasn't anywhere near here. I certainly wasn't going to get high. Especially with how mad Darry's been lately. It's the high season for bills, so he's always a little mood swingy around this time.

"it won't ruin your mind. It's fun. Haven't you ever wondered what blue sounded like?"

I couldn't really believe what he was saying.

"No. I don't want to get high. Justin, I'm on the verge of being taken by state. Something like this, could tear apart my family."

"Your such a chicken. Scared of a little acid."

I tried to ignore him.

"Your not fun."

My method wasn't working.

"I thought you were my friend."

"I am."

"Then why won't you do this with me?

"because"

"Because why?"

"Because.. BECAUSE I SAID SO THATS WHY!"

"No need to yell at me."

"Justin, I've already lost my parents, Dally and Johnny. I dont wanna loose you."

"Chicken. Your a chicken."

"No I'm not. I'm using my brain."

"Your brain's useless."

"Justin."

"Misty." I glared at him as he glared back." Your such a.. a..greaser"

At that moment I didn't know what to say. My best friend called me a greaser. It's fine when your enemy's say it. It doesnt bother me when I call my self one. Or if were joking. But were not. And it stings. A lot.

"Well..then your a.. a.." I look around trying to keep concentration, and let the deadly work slip out. "a..a faggot."

At that moment I wanted to turn back time. I felt ashamed of what I said.

Justin immediately walked out of my house and slammed the door. He didn't speak. He just left.

Theres the end of chapter 10!