Chapter 21: Reunion

"Hey wench!" I broke out of my thoughts and saw Sylvia and Dally. What the hell are they doing here? The door opened and Two-Bit, Johnny and Pony came out. Andrew got up and helped me up.

"What the fuck do you want slut?" I asked as I did a flip off the porch and landed in front of them. The only thing they separated us was the fence. I could easily jump it.

"I see you recovered from me taking your boyfriend," she said as she laughed. I wasn't going to let her get to me. I know what she is trying to do. She was trying to get me mad again but it won't work.

"Let's get out of here baby," Dally said.

"Not yet please," she said. "I see you were so broke after losing Dally you decided to sell yourself to anyone." Now that set me off. I jumped the fence and kicked her. I moved her away from Dally and started beating the crap out of her. I am no slut and I sure as hell don't sell my body! She better be lucky I don't have a blade. I would have killed her if I had one.

"I'm no slut!" I said as I punched her in her face again. "I love Andrew! You just use every boy that comes your way! You don't even deserve Dally! Dally may be low but your lower than him!" I felt someone pull me off her and I saw it was Dally. Then he threw me to the ground really hard. Then he went to check on his girl. I can't believe him! Andrew came over and punched Dally in the face and it looked like it hurt too. Dally was about to punch Andrew back when I got up and got between them. He stopped right before he touched me.

"What the hell Johanna?" he asked as he put his fist down. "You're sticking up for a Soc."

"I know," I said. "Got a problem with that?"

"Yea; you're becoming one of them," he said. "And you know Greasers hate Socs."

"So what if I do become come one," I said. "What are you going to do about it?"

"Let's go Sylvia," he said. "I don't talk to Socs." He pulled her away.

"That's right Dallas, go with your slut!" I yelled as I gave him the middle finger. I turned around and looked back at the gang. They were surprised.

It's been two months since Dally and I fought. I usually only see him in school and he ignores me there. In that time, Andrew and I started to date and I saw less of the gang, even my brother. I didn't sleep over at the Curtis house anymore. I went to my real home. My parents bugged me once and a while but didn't hit me. Today it was a Sunday. Andrew had to attend this meeting with his father so he would be gone all day. I was sitting on my bed in my room, only in my bra and underwear. My sheet over my lower body and I stared out the window. I didn't feel like going anywhere today. I looked at myself in my mirror. My hair had grown long again and I didn't eat much. I heard my door open and I looked to see who it was. It was my brother. And in this time, I spoke good English. I waved then looked back out the window. He walked over to me and sat on my bed. "What's up Joan?" he asked. "It seems like we don't know each other anymore."

"Greasers hate Socs," I said. Dally spread a rumor saying I was a Soc now. Since he did that, I started dressing like one. I lost all my old Greaser friends. I never expected to become a Soc. The only thing I didn't have was a lot of money. So basically I'm a Greaser trying to be a Soc.

"I know but we can still talk," Johnny said as he hugged me. I wrapped my arms around him too. "The gang and I are going to the movies," he started to say. "You want to come?"

"I can't," I said. "I can't face the gang now."

"They won't be mad."

"Steve will make a comment. Two-Bit might but he knows when to stop."

"Please Joan." He gave me his puppy dog eyes. I nod my head and let go of him and he let go of me. He left the room so I could get ready. I simply dressed in a strapless, which showed my stomach, shoulder, neck and arms, and a mini skirt. I decided to wear tennis shoes with this outfit. Andrew didn't mind I dressed like this in front of other people. He knew I felt good when I dressed like it. I went into the bathroom and washed my hair in the stink real fast. Just as I came out of the bathroom, I saw my dad was hitting Johnny. I ran over to my dad, pulled Johnny out of the way and I got hit. I didn't let pain bother me anymore. I was use to it by now. My dad stopped after a while and Johnny and I left. Johnny looked at me then at my arms. Damn, I forgot my jacket. He grabbed my wrist and we stopped. I had cuts when I tried to kill myself. "What are these Joan?"

"Cuts," I said as I pulled my wrist away from him, walked back in the house and grabbed a jean jacket. I put it on and started to walk to the movies again.

"Does Andrew know?"

"He stopped me."

"Joan, I'm sorry I haven't been around much."

"It's okay bro; I understand. You are close friends with everyone in the gang."

"But that shouldn't stop me from spending time with you." I said nothing. "How long has it been since we've spent time together?"

"Don't know; I lost track."

"How about we spend time together tomorrow?"

"Alright; I have nothing else better to do." Soon we can to the movies. I didn't feel like sneaking so I paid for me and my bro to get in. We found the gang and they greeted me. Two-Bit tackled hugged me and we both fell to the ground. I wasn't as strong as I use to be. Two-Bit got off me, seeing he hurt me. Johnny helped me up.

"You alright Joan?" Pony asked.

"Yea," I answered.

"What's been going on Joan?" Soda asked. I don't know why he's here. He can't sit still for anything. I'm not being mean but it's true. Pony told me.

"Nothing much," I answered. "Just been with Andrew half the time."

"Where is he?" Darry asked.

"Somewhere with his dad," I answered. Soda then jumped hugged me.

"So you decided to come and visit us," Soda said.

"Pretty much," I said.

"We've missed ya," Darry said.

"Yea kid," Steve said hitting me in the head. I turned around and jumped on him. Then I punched him in the face. Then I felt him grab my wrist with my cuts and he rolled so he had me pinned under him. "I win kid," Steve said.

"I see she's moved on yet again." Oh no; why is he here? I looked up and saw Dally. He was alone. Steve got off me and Johnny came over to me. I removed my jacket and looked at my cuts. Damn Steve just had to make them bleed again. I walked passed Dally and went to the girl's bathroom to clean them. As I cleaned the cuts under the water, I realized my cuts spelt out Dally's name. What the fucking hell? I looked at myself in the mirror. My hair was long again but I was a little pale. Probably because I didn't go outside much when the sun's up. I go out at night to go to my job. I looked at my wrist and started to remember things that happened with me and Dally. Like the time we almost did it in the girl's locker room. Or the time we were playing truth or dare at the Curtis house and Pony made us French kiss. And when Dally gave me his ring. And the funniest one of all, the time Darry thought we had out on his couch and we had out clothes on. I felt tears coming out of my eyes and I fell to the ground. Damnit, I miss him so badly. It hurts everything I think about him.

No; I have to stop. He doesn't like me anymore and I have someone already. I cleaned myself up and acted like nothing happened. I sighed. I have work later today and I'm not sure if Andrew is going to be there to pick me up. Oh well; I'll walk home. I walked out of the girl's room and saw Dally waiting outside. What does he want? "Can I talk to you somewhere private?" he asked. I shook my head no and walked passed him. He dragged the upper part of my arm and dragged me somewhere.

"What do you want?" I asked.

"I just want to talk. Can't to do that anymore?" he asked.

"After how many months you want to talk?" I was in no mood for this.

"Listen; I know we haven't talk to a long time. Things have been…complicated." I turned and started walking away. I don't need this. Dally wasn't giving up though. "Joan, I want us to get back together."

"'You're becoming one of them and you know Greasers hate Socs.'" I quoted him. Let's see what he has to say to that. I know I sound like a bitch right now but I don't care.

"Since when have you become a Soc?"

"Since you spread rumors at school and made my live a living hell!"

"Joan, I'm sorry and taking to make it up if you would listen." I would hear he was getting angry.

"NOW you want to listen. After I nearly killed myself because of you! I wanted to get together months ago but you wouldn't have it. What the hell makes you think I want to get back together now?" He was silent. Good; I'm making him think about what he's done. "I guess I win this argument. Now be a good doggie and go back to your slut."

"We broke up."

"Oh I'm sorry." There was no emotion in my voice. Minutes ago I was crying over him and now I'm being cold. "Why don't you go with all your other blonde sluts and in case you couldn't tell, I'm not a blonde."

"Joan, please just listen."

"No; treat others the way you want to be treated. You treated me bad when I tried to went back you with and now I'm returning it back at ya." Then I walked away from him, leaving him speechless. I went over to everyone and told them bye. I had to get to work. I was walking to work when I realized I was stupid to talk to Dally like that, no matter how he deserved it. I sighed. Two wrongs don't make a right. I'll be myself and go apologize later after work.

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Sorry it's taken me a while to update. Been busy and writer's block. You know Joan has been with Dally and Andrew a Soc. Now, in your opinion, who do you think Joan should end up with? There is no wrong answer. I would like your opinion.