Sorry if this took longer than usual. I had a bit of writers block that I had to work through. I did not know how to write Seffys first encounter with the gang. I know she technically met them, but I was stumped a bit on how she would react. I hope that the chapter is not displeasing.
I do not own the outsiders. I also do not own Soul sister. (Yes, I used it again, it is Seffy's favorite after all.)
Andy and Dallas walked side by side. Dallas grinned to herself, a person would think that they had not seen each other for weeks, rather that hours. He brushed his lips against her earlobe, and was rewarded by a gentle laugh. Something caught Dallas' eye, and he turned to look at it. It was Edward.
Dallas tensed, he felt like he had to do something ... He handed Amber to Darry, and murmured to Andy, "I'll be right back, I have to do something. Andy looked confused, but nodded. Dallas walked over to Edward.
The front of Edward's shirt was stained by blood, he lay on his back with his eyes still open. Dallas stared at him, he had sated, then cheated on Andy. Then he had turned her over for her parents abuse, and helped kidnap her. Dallas did not feel sorry for his death, he was revealed that he was dead. But there was something bothering him.
Dallas grew angry, and kicked his side. He knew he was dead, that he could not feel it, but he was still angry over what the rich jerk had done. He kicked his side again, and his toe hit a lump in his jacket.
Dallas frowned and pulled the jacket open, and felt his eyes widen. He reached over to the straps, and pulled one of the objects out. he admired the object that sat in his hand, and flicked it open. It was an engraved pearl handled pocket knife. There were multiple, and Dallas looked at them in surprise. He carefully slipped them into his pocket, They might make a nice gift to his children someday, as he doubted Andy would want one.
Dallas stood, and looked at Edwards dead body. He frowned and growled to him, "She was never yours. You had your chance with her, and you wasted it 'cause you couldn't wait. That's stupid, ya know." Dallas turned, and sat in the car next to Andy who smiled at him, and kissed his lips. Dallas sighed, he felt a lot better having said that.
Seffy drummed her fingers on her knees, and looked at the others who sat in the car with her. Dallas and ... Johnny had insisted on sitting next to Andy. Seffy was thus placed with ... Two-Bit, ... Steve who drove, and Ponyboy.
Seffy breathed deeply, she had to calm down. She was the brave sister after all. Two-Bit grinned at Seffy, and she smiled back. He stuck out a hand, and said, "So Seffy. I really shouldn't have been surprised that you looked a like. Andy did say you two looked identical." Seffy laughed, and Two-Bit grinned wider. She guessed that was what he intended to happen.
Seffy watched the world fly by the car door window. Seffy had been moved from place to place ever since she been kidnapped. For years, she had slept on hard the ground or floor depending on weather they were in a building, or outside. The tent was new, not that it helped much with the living conditions.
For years, Seffy had gotten used to eating extremely little. Now that she looked down at her scrawny frame, she wondered why she had not starved to death yet. Seffy had gotten used to living off of the scraps she had been given, and being grateful that she was even being fed. Seffy shivered lightly. With her emaciated frame, it was difficult to stay warm. The cold did not bother her though, she had gotten used to it like she had with the hunger.
Seffy could see Two-bit lean forward, and turn up the heat in the car. She smiled gratefully at him, and her thoughts drifted to the cars rides she had before. The man would have her sit in the back silently. If she made any sound whatsoever, he would beat her when they got to wherever they were going. She had learned to be silent from this, that it was better to keep her mouth shut than to suffer.
What bothered her the most during her capture, was the fact that she thought that Andy had died. Seffy had heard no news about her sister during her capture, Andy was never named in the news so Seffy could only wonder where she was. As the years passed, it seemed less and less likely that Andy had survived. Seffy worried for years that Andy would be captured, but then she never was. She eventually came to realize, that had to have meant that Andy must have died.
Seffy was glad now that she was wrong. She had been surprised to see her sister being dragged into the tent that day. But at the same time, she was glad to see that her twin sister was clearly healthy. It was also clear that she loved her boyfriend and children dearly. Her eyes would light up when she mentioned Dallas, and she would seem to glow as took care of her son. Andy had been certain her friends would save them.
Then Seffy had seen her sisters friends run into the tent, and one of the boys killed the man. It wan not that Seffy was not happy that he was dead, she was glad that he could not hurt Andy. But the boys expression scared Seffy, his eyes seemed to be filled with an unforgiving icy rage.
Then Andy had run to hug the boy, and said, "I knew you would make it here. I knew you could. Thank you." Andy spoke to that boy alone. Then boy just nodded at her, and kissed her with an impatient manner. It made Seffy nervous how Andy kissed him back, then Andy introduced her to the boys.
She introduced Dallas first, as he was the father of their children. Dallas grinned at Seffy, but it did nothing to soothe Seffy's worries about him. Dallas still looked dangerous, even if he was smiling at her.
Then Andy had introduced what she called her new brothers, Darry, Sodapop, Johnny, and Ponyboy Curtis. They made an interesting group. Darry, the largest and eldest, looked like he was intelligent as well as strong. Sodapop looked like a movie-star with his good looks, and easy smile. Ponyboy looked like a sweet kid, the type of person who liked to read a lot. Then there was Johnny who looked nervous, like he had been bullied one time too many.
Then she had introduced her to her good friends Steve Randle and Two-Bit Mathews. Steve looked proud, and a bit angry as he smiled. Two-Bit though grinned good-naturally, and greeted her enthusiastically.
They all had been nice to Seffy, but they still looked dangerous. And that truly bothered Seffy. She wondered how her sister had become friends with these people, and what would their parents think of it?
The cars pulled up in front of a small, homely house. Truthfully, Seffy thought the house looked comfortable, unlike the stiff and overbearing house her parents owned. But that did not matter, soon she and Andy would return home like they should. Because they had no other choice than to go to their parents house. Seffy's shoulders almost slumped when she thought of her parents fake smiles. But her shoulders did not, instead Seffy breathed deeply, and stepped out of the car and smiled.
Seffy followed the boys and Andy into the house. Andy breathed deeply, and said, "I am home, finally." Seffy blinked nervously, and said, "What happened while I was ... gone?" Andy smiled gently, and motioned to the couch to suggest that they should sit there. Once everyone sat down somewhere, Andy started her story.
"After I left the train, I ran home to our parents. Mom and Dad immediately moved us somewhere else when I told them what had happened. They and most of the family were ... unhappy ... that I was the one that survived. Since then, all of our family except Aunt Marge grew distant. They would be as cold to me as they could get away with." Andy looked sad, this clearly hurt her. Dallas rubbed Andy's back gently, and pressed his lips to her cheek.
"Eventually, Mom and Dad sent me to Aunt Cristy's house to 'grow a spine'. By then I had become an anxious, fearful person. When I first came here, two socs, I mean rich boys, tried to me. Thankfully, Dallas was there to help me. A while later, I met the gang, and became friends with them ... " Andy went on to say what had happened since with the socs, their own family, and her friends.
After the story, Seffy's head seemed to spin. The rivalry between the socs and greasers was completely new to her. But the actions of her family saddened her, but they did not surprise her. Her family had not treated Andy fairly, even when she was a child.
Then the door opened and Seffy saw Aunt Marge standing there. Aunt Marge stared at her, the briskly walked over and touched Seffy's cheek before she hugged her. Seffy hugged her back, and whispered, "Can I talk to you Aunt Marge?" Aunt Marge wiped her eyes, and excused them so they could catch up.
Once they were away, Seffy asked her, "Tell me truthfully, what do you think of Andy's friends?" Aunt Mage smiled as she talked, "They are good people at heart. But, like all people, they are not perfect." Seffy nodded, then told Aunt Marge what had happened to her dung the time she was away.
They reentered the room, and the gang was talking and messing around. Two-Bit turned from Johnny who was playing with a dog, and yelled, "Hey Aunt Marge!", as he ran over and hugged her. Aunt Marge laughed, and hugged him back. Two-Bit turn to Seffy, and motioned with his head for her to join them.
Andy was laughing as she pulled out a device and said "Come on Seffy, we can sing soul sister together again!" Seffy nodded in agreement, and smiled as the music started.
Hey, hey, hey
Your lipstick stains, On the front lobe of my, Left-side brains,
I knew I wouldn't forget you, And so I went and let you, Blow my mind
Soul sister had always been Seffy's favorite song.
Your sweet moonbeam, The smell of you in every, Single dream I dream
I knew when we collided, You're the one I have decided, Who's one of my kind
Seffy smiled as she moved to the music, along with her sister and her friends.
Hey soul sister, Ain't that mister mister, On the radio, stereo, The way you move ain't fair, you know,
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss, A single thing you do, Tonight
The gang was dancing now, they were fully enjoying themselves.
Hey, hey, hey
Just in time, I'm so glad you have A one track mind like me,
You gave my life direction, A game show love connection, We can't deny
Seffy smiled as she watched everyone laugh and dance, maybe the gang was not so different after all.
I'm so obsessed, My heart is bound to beat, Right out my untrimmed chest
I believe in you, Like a virgin, you're Madonna, And I'm always gonna wanna blow your mind
Dallas got right up to Andy and to started to dance with her, it was obvious that they loved each other
Hey soul sister ,Ain't that mister mister, On the radio, stereo, The way you move ain't fair, you know,
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss, A single thing you do, Tonight
Two-Bit scurried up to Seffy and grinned impishly as he started to dance with her.
The way you can cut a rug, Watching you is the only drug I need, So gangster, I'm so thug,
You're the only one I'm dreaming o,f You see, I can be myself now finally,
In fact there's nothing I can't be, I want the world to see you'll be with me
Seffy laughed as she danced, she felt like she was on top of the world.
Hey soul sister, I don't wanna miss, A single thing you do, Tonight
Hey, hey, hey, Tonight, Hey, hey, hey, Tonight
Seffy was breathing hard when she stopped dancing. She was still laughing though, and she felt truly happy for the first time in years. She smiled at the people around her, thing seemed to be going right for the first time in years. Seffy smiled at her Andy, who was cheerfully being kissed passionately by Dallas. Yes, thing would be all right.
First, should I have a romance between Two-Bit and Seffy? I am really intrigued by this, but I have not decided yet.
Second, I plan on updating sooner next time. Also, I was intending that Andy and Dallas should have at least one more kid. The limit will be two more, and there is going to be no more twins! So one or two, and the genders, I have a name for one of them already whether it is a boy or girl.
Also, I am intending to write a sequel of sorts. It will focus on Amber, and will be a crossover with the Hobbit because I love crossovers and both books and the hobbit movie. (I would like the outsiders movie, but they changed it too much).
Last, another one-shot chapter?
