Chapter 29
I didn't feel like going to school the Monday after the meet. Kinda like how I didn't wanna on the first day of 10th grade. But a little different. I didn't wanna go cause I knew everyone was gonna stare and talk about me. They did every day, and it normally doesn't get to me then. But it would now, cause I was hurt. I was hurt because my ankle was sprained, and hurt from the embrassement of being tripped in front of a bunch of people at the meet.
In 10th grade, I was hurt cause I was still greiving over Dally and Johnny's deaths. So that time, I was hurt more emotionally then phyiscally. But still, I don't like people talking 'bout me when I'm hurt in some kind of way. It only makes me feel worse.
At least this time I had Matty to stand by my side as I walked down the hall. Everything feels a bit better when she's around. So anyway, we got into school, I had to hobble up the stairs cause of my cast. But luckly the doctor said that I had a Grade 2 sprain, which is a lot better then Grade 3. With Grade 3, you can't even walk, and you have to have a cast for a lot longer. But I did have to do a bunch of streching exersizes, but they would help me get ready for track. I was hoping to get my cast off in time for the last meet.
Matty had to open the door for me. As soon as we stepped into the school, people stopped and stared at us. I guess we were a sight to see. Two greasers in love and one of them has a cast. But Socs always act like we're some kind of live movie. But no matter how annoying it is, I've gotten use to it.
Matty and I just started walking down the halls like we did every day. I could hear whispers and rumors buzzing around like bees on a spring day after the flowers bloom.
"There he is..."
"...some guy from the other school tripped him..."
"...fell 10 feet up in the air 'fore hitting the ground..."
"...heard he passed out from the pain..."
"...his girlfriend there came running over crying cause she thought he was dead..."
"...I thought he broke both legs..."
"...thought he wouldn't show up today..."
"...greaser's got some guts..."
"...the guy who tripped him lost a scholarship for some fancy college..."
"...might come looking for him..."
"...his girlfriend's kinda a doll for a greaser..."
I wanted to smack whoever said that last one. But I forgot all 'bout it in a second. Cause I walked right past Gerry. He was surrounded by a big group of friends, like most Socs usually are. They must think it makes them look cool or something.
I was a little worried 'bout what he might do. Thought me might yell at me in front of everyone or somethin'. He didn't he just glared at me. What the hell was that for? It wasn't like it was my fault, and we ended up winning the meet. Why was he being such a jackass 'bout it. I glared right back at him.
Matty noticed me and Gerry giving each other the evil eye. "Just keep walking, Ponyboy." She said grabbing my arm. She then pulled me into our first class, English. It's always been my best subject. Probably cause I like reading and writing so much.
Matty put my books on my desk for me, pulled my chair out too. I felt weird. Normally its the guy waiding on the girl. But I was half-crippled so you know. Matty sat down next to me, we were alone in the class. Everyone else was too busy takling out in the hall, even the teachers. Matty looked over at me. "You ok, Ponyboy?" She asked me. "Guess not." I answered.
She then reached her arm over and put her hand on mine. "I felt the same way last year after my accident. Don't worry, it gets easier." She said trying to make me feel better. I smiled at her, she helped, again. "Thanks, Matty." I told her. "No problem."
After a bit, the other students came in and sat down. Matty's hand wasn't on mine anymore, but they still looked at us. I was starting to think there was some flashing sign above our heads that said, "Greaser Couple" flashing above our heads whenever Socs were around or somethin'. But one Soc that sat near me looked down at my cast and said, "What that guy did to you was kinda unfair." He sounded kinda shy to me. He had blond hair, and a green sweater that looked dorky to me on. But he seemed like a nice guy.
"Thanks." I told him. I keep forgetting not all Socs were assholes. "I'm Nick." He greeted. "I'm Ponyboy, this is Matty." I said greeting me and Matty. "Tuff names." He said in response. "Thanks." Matty said joining in. Then the bell rang. "Well...maybe I'll talk to ya'll later." He said taking his seat. "Sure why not?" I answered.
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The Nick guy not being a jerk was the highlight of the day. All the other Socs talked 'bout me, even though they probably knew I was listening to everything they were saying. After I got home and finished my homework, I needed something to do to get my mind off school.
Matty was still doing homework and was pretty tired, so I didn't wanna bother her. I remembered that we had laundry that needed to be folded pilling up, so I figured I'd do some laundry. Everyone has their own little 'round laundry basket. I took everyone's and dumped all the clothes into one big pile.
I didn't have much trouble figuring whose clothes was whose. Everyone has their own taste, plus we're all different sizes.
But then, I put my hand into the pile and felt around. I felt something I didn't reconized, so being curious, I pulled whatever it was out. Big, bad idea! It was a bra! It was a dark, sexy red with laces on the edges. There was a tag that said, "32B", I had no idea what the hell that meant. I had a feeling it was Matty's, Laura didn't seem like the kind of girl who would wear underwear like this. Or was she?
This was just weird holding what could be my girlfriend's bra. So I threw it into Matty's basket, hoping it was hers. I prayed I wouldn't find more of girl's underwear. But a little bit afterwards, I pulled out underwear that matched the bra. Then after that, a black bra! This was just getting worse! I didn't feel like doing laundry anymore. But since I started it I had to finish. But once I was done I remembered to tell everyone in the house that the guys and girls should have seprate laundry days.
Hey! Haha I love the last part in this chapter. Thanks to Kylelover101 for that idea. Anyway, I just thought I should warn you guys, now that summer before Ponyboy and Matty's senior year and then their senior year are coming up, chapters will be more intense. Next chapter is the 2nd anniversey of johnny and dally's deaths. Then new elements are introduced. The war going on at the time, a new kind of accident, jealousy in Pony and Matty's relationship, and possibly...them taking it to the next level. So watch out!
Stay Gold,
ClarkKentsgirl96
