Uh, wow ok haha *sarcastic laugh* uhm yes I know it is impossible to run or scream *when did Riley ever scream in this story…or really run for that matter in the last chapter? She just jumped like, once.*with five broken ribs. (I'm replying to a reviewer) Maybe that's because she doesn't have five broken ribs. It says in chapter, uh 8 I think, that she had 3 broken ribs and a SLIGHTLY*VERY slightly* cracked shoulder blade, which at most would only get really sore. And plus, 1 rib was ACTUALLY broken, It was the lowest rib on the right side, a simple fracture of another (slight crack throughout the middle) and the third was a bit bent *you know, like how when you sprain something or pop it out of place, it moves? That's what it was* I love putting details but this is ridiculous. She was kidding when she said 5. Hence the awkward way she was saying it. Also, there is a reason it is called FANFICTION! You twist things around and make it basically your OWN story. If you have a problem, don't read. I clearly stated I don't accept flamers. No offence, but I'm in a bad mood.
Polls:
Johnny:
Live- 6
Die- 2
I'm not putting up the Riley's life poll yet cause well, she doesn't necessarily get into that situation in this chapter so…well the next chapter is the FINAL CHAPTER! WOOHOO! Thank you to all reviewers who have supported me from the very beginning! =) (Ex. Iluvthe80s)
Alright, let's get this chapter started!
Chapter 10- Final Chapter
My lips brushed his before completely pressing against them. He responded, kissing me deeper. My eyes widened. I thought he would be unconscious by then. Too shocked to move, his lips never left mine. Finally getting a hold of myself, I pulled away, looking in shock at the object of my affection as he lay in my arms.
He smiled weakly up at me. "Hey Riley."He managed to say, his voice a bit hoarse.
I laughed awkwardly, watching as the Socs started to retreat, heading back towards their Mustangs. I felt heat rushing to my face. I looked anywhere but at him. "H-Hey Ponyboy. What's up? You scared me for a minute there, ya know?"
He looked around shyly before meeting my silver-blue eyes with his own green-gray. "Was that real or was it just me dreaming?"
Before I could reply, Pony and I were being ripped up off the ground by a pair of firm arms. Dally. "Dall? What are you doing?" I asked.
He just ignored me as he continued to push Pony and I into what looked to be Buck's T-Bird.
"Dally, seriously, where are we going?" I repeated when he put the car in drive.
He stared at the road before answering, "The hospital." I blinked rapidly in confusion. The hospital? There was no reason to go there besides for Johnny, and he didn't look too happy about going either.
"The hospital?" Pony asked, his head resting against the back seat, trying not to move his head too much. "Why are we going there?"
I looked at Dally from my peripheral vision. "Is this about Johnny, Dally?"
He stayed quiet, staring blankly at the road before him. It wasn't until a few minutes later that he answered.
"Yeah." I looked at him. He must have seen the confusion displaying on my face because he continued. "It's about Johnny. He's getting worse." My eyes were as wide as saucers.
"Worse?!" I tried to control my labored breathing. I could feel my blood pounding in my veins, felt the slight twinge of pain from my shoulder, and could hear my ribs moving painfully in my torso.
Everything seemed to be in slow motion. The back of my eyes started to burn with unshed tears.
"H-How," I coughed swiftly trying to get rid of my stutter. I had to act strong for Pony who was looking as if someone had just hit him. "How can he get worse? I mean, he just broke a leg and had his hip shattered. Of course that's awful, but it's not life threatening. The worst thing that could happen to him in that condition would be him stuck in a wheelchair for the rest of his life!" "Riley! Calm the fuck down! Your scaring Pony. It's one of the burns he had gotten from the fire. It's gotten infected." I was quiet as we pulled into the hospital parking lot. Dally opened his car door and made to get out but I grabbed his jacket sleeve. He turned towards me. I continued to play with the hem of my shirt with my other hand. "Where's the burn?" I asked quietly.
Johnny's life depended on which part of his body was infected. The closer the burn was to the heart, the higher the chance that he would- No! It can't be that bad. Shaking my head, I pushed those thoughts to the back of my head.
Dally hesitated. "It's…" he closed his eyes as if in pain. I watched him silently, taking in the way Johnny's situation affected him. He took a deep, calming breath before opening his eyes again. "The burn, it's on his chest. Near his heart. The infection's spreading. Fast. Riley, he-…he might not make it."
It was then that I saw Dally break. The pain featured in his eyes grew and seemed misty. My own widened. Both at the news and at the sight of one of my best buds, one of the toughest hoods in Tulsa, Dally Winston, was crying.
I looked at him sadly. It wasn't everyday you would see such a tuff hood break past his cold exterior. Actually, you NEVER see a hoods pride broken. Especially not in this city.
I was so caught up in my thoughts; I didn't even realize that Dally and Ponyboy were waiting for me to get out of the car. I blushed lightly. "Sorry, my head was up in the clouds." Dally rolled his eyes good-naturedly.
"Don't get like Pony, now." I laughed as Pony's face turned a bright red. "Oh, don't worry I won't."
We made our way into the hospital, walking right passed the receptionist and heading right for Johnny's room. Dally and I helped Pony walk the rest of the way to the room when he nearly collapsed in the hallway.
I gently pushed Pony onto Dallas before rushing into the room, taking the seat set up next to Johnny's hospital bed. I grabbed his hand softly. I didn't want to hurt him or anything.
"Johnny? Johnny-baby?" Instead of everyone else in the group, I called Johnny Johnny-baby. "Hey, you awake?"
Johnny groaned as his eyes fluttered open. "Riley? Hey, what's up?" He started coughing as I let him lean against my arm. I weakly smiled at him.
"Nothing much Johnny. How are you feeling?" I asked softly, brushing his hair out of his face. He had another coughing fit, looking like he was about to cry.
"Horrible, Riley. There's this burn on my chest and every time I cough, it feels like I'm on fire…again anyways." I smiled briefly at his sense of humor at a time like this before worry clouded my facial features again.
"Yeah, baby I know. I heard. But you're gonna be alright, ya hear? If you don't I'll…I'll…I don't know what I'm gonna do but you're not gonna like it," my voice got more desperate and tearful close to the end of my sentence. I was on the brink of tears. His breathing was already slowing. I couldn't take it anymore and rushed out of the room.
Johnny's POV
I don't know why, but I was starting to get tired. I think I'm… dying. I paled a little at the thought. Riley had just rushed out of the room in tears when my breathing started to slow. I watched sadly as she all but sprinted out. I wish I could do the same. I had to get out of this somehow. I wanted to live.
I coughed slightly. I looked over at Ponyboy who looked like he wanted to follow Riley. I sighed.
"You know," I looked over at Dally weakly, "they wrote editorials about you in the paper. About how you saved those kids. We're all proud of you Johnny." I smiled and nodded slightly at him. I could feel my strength leaving me so I turned towards where Pony was standing. "Ponyboy," I gasped out. "S-s-stay gold Ponyboy," I paused, almost gasping for air. My lungs felt as if they were failing me. "Stay gold."
And with that, darkness over came me.
Riley's POV
I was sitting outside the hospital, crying my eyes out. I never thought I would see Johnny so…dead in the sense of the word. He was pale and parts of his body still had soot on them. I took a shaky breath, trying to get myself together. I stood walking slowly back to the entrance.
I walked to the door, taking a deep breath. You can do this Riley! He's not so bad. He'll get better…I hope. No! Bad thoughts! I shook my head trying to clear my mind. I opened the door just as Dally stormed out. I looked at his back confused. What the hell? I shook my head slowly, still looking at his retreating back.
I turned back to see Pony still in the room, looking down at Johnny, sobbing quietly. I walked beside him and rested my arm on his shoulders. "Ponyboy? You alright?" I asked him quietly, so I didn't surprise him. He sniffled quietly before looked at me, his head slightly bowed. "He's gone Riley. He's gone." His voice faded into a whisper, but I still heard him. I stood in shock.
Johnny? No, he wasn't gone. He- he was here. Well, I mean he is here. He's not dead. He can't be. He's so much stronger than death.
I briskly made my way over to Johnny's bedside. My eyes flooded with tears as I looked down on his body. Before I could control myself, the tears I'd been holding back rushed down my face like waterfalls. I started sobbing as quietly as possible as I laid my head down on his chest. It wasn't until that exact time that I noticed something. A heart beat.
Ponyboy's POV
I cried silently as I watched another JD, hood, Greaser, whatever you want to call her, break down. She was crying silently at first because I saw wet marks on Johnny's chest. Then, she full out cried, lying her head down on Johnny's chest as sobs ripped through her body. I looked at the ground, hearing only the sound of Riley's and my own teardrop's hitting the tile floor. A few moments went by before I heard Riley look down at Johnny with a surprised squeak. I looked at her curiously. What was up with her?
She turned around quickly to face me, wet tracks running down her face and her eyes red and swollen. "P-Ponyboy. He's…"She looked back down at Johnny's body. "Alive." She whispered breathily.
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