Chapter 36-Just woke Up
Soda P.O.V
"They're back!"
I turned around and saw Steve holding Sammy, Ash not to far behind them. I ran to her, hugging her tightly and making sure she was alright. "Are you okay Ash?" I asked, and she smiled. "Of course I am." I kissed her forehead, not wanting her to do something like that ever again. Her eyes looked around the room until she saw Two-Bit. Her face grew worried, "Is he gunna be okay?" Ash asked the room quietly, Darry came over to us, "He should be fine, lost some blood, and he's sleeping, but he'll be alright." He said, looking down at Two-Bit. It was so weird seeing him like this, not joking around or messing with Ashley. I smiled thinking of all the jokes he was gunna make when we get married, it will be neverendless. Ash walked over to his bedside, sitting down on the chair. I noticed she looked pale, and her hands were shaky. Pony and Johnny came in the room, smiling at me like they had saved the world.
"Hows Two?"
"He'll be fine."
Johnny shoved his hands in his pockets and walked over to his bed. "Its kinda weird not seeing him mess round all the time." He said thoughtfully, we all laughed and agreed. "Got that right." I said, and Two-Bit's eyes popped open. "I can start anytime you want." We all laughed and gathered round his bed as he sat up, scanning the room. "Why am I in a hospital?" he asked, clearly confused. "You got stabbed, remember?" I reminded him, he got it and nodded. "Yeah, now I remember." He groaned as he tried to get up, clutching his side. Me and Darry reached out and stopped him, gently pushing him back on the bed.
"You best stay in bed little guy."
Two-Bit groaned and rolled his eyes at Darry. "I don't wanna!" he said in a little kid voice, making us laugh. "Same ole Two-Bit." Ponyboy said smiling. Two-Bit grinned and looked at me and then at Ash. "So when you gunna get hitched and whos the grooms men?" he asked, and Ash blushed, you could tell cause she was so pale. "Jeez Two-Bit, you just woke up!" she said, and Two-Bit smiled, happy he annoyed her already. "Just wondering, cause I gotta get a tux." Ashley's eyes went wide, and she bolted up. "I gotta get my dress!" Ash said, and began to head out of the room, but stopped. "Its at my house." She said quietly, and my heart fell alittle.
"Oh.."
Ash turned around and had a sad look on her face as she sat back down. "Don't worry, we'll get your dress for you." Pony said, Johnny nodding his head. Did they think they were her bodyguards or something now? I shook my head, "No, its too dangerous for you guys." I protested, and they pouted and looked at Darry. Darry sighed, "I'll go with them tomorrow." He said, and they smiled at his answer. Ash now looked like she was gunna pass out, and everyone noticed too. "You aint looking so hot Ash." Steve said, looking worriedly at her.
"Im fine…"
She closed her eyes and I felt her head, it was burning. "You gotta fever." I announce, and picked her up in my arms. "What are you doing?" Ash asked, panicing, and I only smiled. "I'm taking you to a room where you can sleep." I said, pushing the door open. Ash sighed and let her body fall in my arms. I found the room I had slept in once, when mom and dad where in the hospital. I pushed that thought out of my head, and set Ashley gently on the bed. She was almost asleep, but as soon as I started to leave the room, she reached out for my arm.
"Stay…"
I smiled and walked back to her, sliding my hand in hers. She smiled tiredly, as my hands traced her stitches on her arm. "I cant wait to marry you." I whispered, no one else in the room. Ash nodded, "Me neither..but I have one question." She said, and I looked at her curiously. "Will you wear your normal plaid shirt?" she asked, and I laughed.
"Whatever you want."
