A/N: I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry that it's been a long time between updates. I have seriously been stuck at the moment. I've had ideas but have had no way to put them into chapters. Plus, I've had quite a bit on at the moment with my school musical, The Wizard of Oz [soo much fun!], my birthday a few weeks ago [yaay!], exam prep and then moving house on top of all that. So, I'm sincerely sorry and hope that you all don't hate me and all that, but I promise, the next few chapters will surely make up for it =) and please, don't forget to REVIEW and let me know some ideas! Now, on to Chapter 50! woooot!

Disclaimer: [not the entire thing all over again though] I know that West Side Story was released in 1961, but I wanted to put it in this story so I thought 'what the hell!' So, yeah, I kinda don't own it or any of the songs from it.

Mel tilted her head to the side, looking at her reflection in the bathroom mirror as she dried her hair. She thought she had it all worked out. But obviously, she was wrong. Sighing to herself, she knew she shouldn't let it worry her. It was probably going to happen sooner or later.

Wrapping her towel around her tightly, Mel left the bathroom and headed for her room. She walked past the living room, completely ignoring everyone, and casually flipping off Steve after his whistle as if it was all a routine.

Mel closed the door behind her and began to search her floor for clothes. She was about to snatch up her jeans and a red t-shirt from the floor, she finally noticed that she wasn't alone.

"Well, a guy could get used to this every morning." Dal said from his spot on the bed; gesturing to her towel-clad body. Melody rolled her eyes.

"What are you doing in here?" she asked, getting dressed.

"Well," Dally started as he propped himself up on his elbow. "I thought that since I couldn't sleep in a bed last night, I would try now."

Mel smiled sympathetically as she put her towel on her desk chair, ready to be collected for washing. She slipped her shirt over her head as she sat down beside him.

"I'm sorry. It was a rough day." She said. "He just...needed me."

Dally sighed dramatically. Out of the corner of his eye he glanced up at her and smiled a little; nodding his head in understanding as he wrapped his arms around her waist. As he pulled her closer to him, Mel sighed happily as he buried his head in the crook of her neck.

"But seriously...after being used to staying in here, I've figured something out." Dal said.

"Oh? What's that?" Mel asked. Dal sighed and looked up at her.

"That goddamn couch is uncomfortable!" he whined. Mel couldn't help but laugh at him.

"Poor baby." She said, kissing his cheek mockingly. "You've put up with it for years. Why are you complaining now?"

"Because I didn't have the option of a comfy bed since now." Dal said, as if it was the simplest thing in the world. Mel rolled her eyes.

"And who's fault is that?" she asked. Dal narrowed his eyes. Mel smirked triumphantly as she sat up on the bed. She pushed herself up onto her feet and was about to walk away when she felt Dal grasp her wrist and pull her back down against his chest.

"You 'right there?" she asked. Dal smirked and nodded, burying his face in her neck. Mel smiled as she ran her hands through his hair absentmindedly.

"Got any plans for today?" she asked. The response she got was the feeling of Dal trailing light kisses down her neck.

"Yeah." He said, continuing the soft trail down to her collarbone. "They go a little something like this."

As much as it pained her to do so, Mel knew that she had to stop him now. She had promised her brother that today would be for them, and that wouldn't happen if she didn't get moving...especially if Dally kept that up.

"Hold it right there, cowboy." Mel said, pushing away from Dally. It took all her willpower not to laugh at his annoyed expression. "I'm afraid I'm gonna have to take a raincheck on that."

"How come?" Dal wondered.

"I promised Ponyboy that I'd spend some time with him today." Mel said. Dal nodded his head in understanding, although Mel could see the look of disappointment on his face. She smiled and kissed his cheek.

"I happen to know another little brother who would love to hang out with you today." She said. Dal looked as though he was contemplating it. Mel rolled her eyes, definitely her favourite thing to do at the moment.

"Oh come on." She said. "You know both you and Johnny would love that."

"Yeah." Dally said. Mel smiled to herself, glad to have won once again. She grinned cheekily as she flicked the back of his head before getting up and leaving the room before he had the chance to respond.

The guys were all lounging in the living room, just like any other day, although both Darry and Soda had already gone to work. Mel couldn't see her little brothers anywhere, so she assumed that Ponyboy and Johnny were sitting out on the porch.

Mel headed to the kitchen, hoping that there was some cake left for her. Luckily, someone thought they would be nice enough to leave her half a slice. Oh well, it was better than nothing. Mel skulled some milk before grabbing her cake and kicking the fridge door shut.

When she came back into the living room, Ponyboy, Johnny and Dallas walked in through the front door.

"Ready to go, Pony?" Mel wondered. Ponyboy nodded his head before he went to go find his jacket.

"Alright, we'll see you lot later." Mel said, pulling one of her sneakers on. "Do not trash my house and do not break anything otherwise I will break your necks."

"Good to know you think so highly of us, Mel." Steve said sarcastically.

"Just don't do it, okay?" Mel said. She walked over to the couch and kissed Dal. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he deepened the kiss. As he walked back into the room, Ponyboy sighed when he saw that his sister was distracted. He rolled his eyes as he walked over to the couch.

"Mel come on." He said, pulling her away from Dallas. Mel laughed as he little brother dragged her out the front door.

"Okay!" she laughed, waving to the others as she left the house. Dal smirked then noticed Mel's other sneaker by the side of the couch. He picked it up and threw it out the screen door before it slammed shut.

"Thank you!"

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Darry sighed to himself as he sat during his lunch break. Ever since he saw Ginny the day before, his mind had been consumed with ways to help her out. He wished that there was something that he could do, what respectable boyfriend wouldn't? But it wasn't the easiest situation. As everyone started heading back, Darry sighed to himself and got ready to go back to work .He hoped that he would be able to come up with something, and fast.

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Ponyboy and Mel had had a great day together so far. They decided not to take the car, but rather walk around the neighbourhood. They were now sitting on an old sofa in the lot, just relaxing for a while. Ponyboy was drawing obscure patterns in the dirt with a stick, while Mel lounged back with her eyes closed. Every now and then the two would come up with something to talk and laugh about, something that they hadn't done in a long time.

"You're happy with Dal, right?" Pony asked suddenly. Mel looked up at him.

"What?" she wondered.

"Dal. You're happy with him, aren't you?" Pony repeated. Mel smiled at him. She loved the way Ponyboy was protective over her. All her brothers, and the guys were, but Pony was different.

"Yeah, I am." She said happily. Ponyboy smiled, and continued with his drawing. A comfortable silence fell upon the two siblings once again. But it wasn't long before another question started to bother the youngest Curtis.

"Hey Mel?" he asked. His sister looked up at him, silently waiting for the rest of the question. "What's it like, being in love?" Mel couldn't help smiling after that.

"Is there something you're not telling me, little brother?" she asked. She chuckled a little after watching Pony's ears turn red.

"No!" he said. "I was just wondering, that's all." He said. Mel smiled again.

"Well, I guess it's different for everyone." She said. "I mean it's probably one of the best feelings you could ever feel in your life, to know that you love someone, and they love you right back. I guess...we'll, I guess all I could say is that it's nice. It's real nice."

Ponyboy nodded his head in understanding. After another moment or so, Melody sighed and hauled herself off the sofa.

"Well, I don't know about you, but I'm starving. That half a slice of cake this morning really doesn't fill you up much." She said. Ponyboy nodded his head in agreement.

"The Dingo?" he suggested.

"Lead the way, brother of mine." Mel said. Ponyboy rolled his eyes and started walking away, leaving a shocked Mel behind him.

"Hey! Don't roll your eyes at me, young man! That's my thing!" she called out as she ran to catch up to him.

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When they arrived at the Dingo, Mel found Kathy sitting out the front on a break, so Ponyboy went inside to find a table. He spotted an empty booth across the room. Just as he was about to head over, he heard someone calling his name. He turned and saw Johnny and Dallas sitting in a booth. Both of them were waving him over.

"Hey, what are you guys doing here?" Pony asked.

"Just grabbing some lunch. Where's Mel?" Johnny asked.

"Outside talking to Kathy." Ponyboy said.

"Sit down if ya want." Dal said, pointing to the empty spot beside Johnny. Pony shrugged and slid into the booth next to his friend. When Mel came inside with Kathy, she searched the diner for her little brother. Finally, she found him sitting with Dal and Johnny.

"You guys stole my lunch date." She joked as she sat down beside Dally. He just shrugged innocently and finished off his coke. Kathy came around soon after to take Mel and Pony's orders for lunch. The four talked for a while as they waited for their lunch to arrive.

"So, what are you guys gonna do after?" Johnny wondered.

"We're probably gonna see West Side Story." Pony said.

"What's that?" Dal asked, stealing a few of Mel's fries. She turned to glare at her boyfriend before sighing.

"It's a movie. It's about two gangs in New York. But one guy falls in love with a girl from the enemy gang." She explained.

"Sounds pretty tuff." Johnny said. "Can we go, Dal?"

"Yeah, can they Mel?" Pony asked. Dal shrugged his shoulders.

"Sure, why not." He said.

"I don't think it'd be Dal's kinda movie." Mel said. The hood looked at her strangely. "What? I just don't think you'd be interested."

"It's about New York, right?" Dal asked.

"Right."

"And it's about gangs, right?"

"Right."

"And there's sure to be some fighting and all that jazz, right?"

"Right."

"Then what's not for me to like?" Dal wondered, kicking his feet up onto the opposite seat beside Johnny. "If it's the romance-y stuff you're talkin' about, I guess I can bare it for a few hours."

"What about the singing?" Mel asked casually, taking a sip of her feet.

"What?" Dal wondered. Mel grinned.

"West Side Story is a musical, babe. There will be people singing and dancing in it." She said. She wished she had her mother's camera to take a picture of Dal's face.

"But I can take the boys to see it if you want, and you can go do something else." She said. Dal was silent for what seemed like forever before he shook his head.

"No, I'll go." He said, completely shocking the other three.

"What?" they said in unison.

"I said I'll go." Dal said, getting up from the table. "Jesus, you three are acting like I said something stupid."

And with that, he walked out the front to wait for them outside. Mel couldn't wipe the smile from her face. She knew that he had to do something to cover up the fact that he had just agreed to go see a Romance/Musical movie. She and the boys finished up before paying and meeting Dally outside.

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The four of them were huddled a little way from the Movie house. There weren't many people around, which suited them all fine. Dally got a good look at the front of the theatre before walking back to the group.

"Alright, you two, wait for my signal, then go." He said to the two younger boys. They nodded their heads in understanding. Dal nodded once before taking Mel's hand and walking towards the ticket box.

"Can I help you?" an extremely bored looking young man asked when they arrived.

"Uhh, yeah. My girlfriend thinks she left her purse in the theatre from this afternoon." Dal said, nodding to Mel, who by now had a look of sheer panic on her face. The young man sighed.

"Are you sure you didn't leave it at home, miss?" he asked. Mel shook her head.

"No, I had it when we went in to see the movie earlier today. I need to find it." She sobbed into Dally's shoulder. During this, Dal moved his hand behind him and motioned for the other two to come forward. Ducking down, the two younger boys moved quickly and quietly towards the entrance.

"Alright, you can go in and look." The young man said, honestly not caring one bit. Dal nodded his head in thanks before the two of them walked over to the entrance where Ponyboy and Johnny were waiting.

"Sucker." Dal said smugly. "Nice acting babe."

Mel grinned as the four of them headed inside and found their seats, settling down to watch the movie.

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Soda wiped his hands on a rag as he inspected the car he had just finished. Smiling to himself in approval, he closed the hood and looked up at the clock on the wall. It was six thirty; quitting time. Tossing the rag aside, he ventured into the office to get his stuff and check on Steve. He found said friend lounging in the office chair, going paperwork.

"Alright, I'm heading home." He said, slipping his jacket on his shoulders. Steve merely grunted in acknowledgement.

"Anything else I need to do around here, or are you okay?" he asked. Once again, Steve grunted. Soda laughed a little before his next question.

"Are you an ugly ape that ran away from the circus?" he wondered childishly. He got the same response. Laughing to himself, Soda left.

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As he walked down the street, Soda noticed something. Just outside the movie house, there were a group of guys bugging some girl. From what he could see, she was holding her own, but those guys weren't backing off.

"Come on baby, we can show you a good time." One of them said. He reached towards her, but she slapped him away.

"Are you deaf ? I told you I'm waiting for my boyfriend." The girl said. Soda's eyes widened as he recognised the voice. It was Angela Shepard. Instantly he started heading over to the group

"Yeah right." Another said, grasping her arm roughly. Angela pulled herself from his grip.

"God, ugly, deaf and stupid." She said. "Keep ya hands off me, jackass."

"Why you little..."

"Hey baby." The group turned to see Soda standing before them. His movie-star smile shining brightly at them. Angela looked at him strangely for a moment. Soda pushed his way past the guys and over to her side.

"Sorry I'm late, darlin'. Work was a nightmare. Have you been waiting for me long?" Soda asked, kissing her cheek. Angela sent him a smile, silently thanking him as she shook her head.

"No, not too long." She said. Soda grinned and wrapped his arm around her waist.

"Come on, we better get going." He said. Angela threw a look to the guys before both she and Soda walked away, leaving the group of guys dumbfounded.

Once they were a safe distance away, Angela stopped walking and turned to face him.

"Thank you so much, Soda." She said. "They wouldn't leave me alone."

"It's okay. Happy to help." Soda said, smiling at her. "But, if you don't mind me asking, how come they were bugging you?" Angela sighed.

"Well, I was supposed to meet up with Cassie to see a movie, but she decided not to show up. So, I was gonna wait a little longer before I headed home, but then those morons showed up and wouldn't let me leave." She said. "I don't know what I would have done if you hadn't of shown up playing the hero."

"Aw, shucks, Angie. You're making me blush." Soda joked, making her laugh. The two stopped on the corner as Soda looked up at the sky.

"Well, it's getting pretty late. I think I should walk you home." He said, turning to the girl. Angela playfully scowled at him.

"I'm sixteen, Soda. I don't need a babysitter, okay?" she asked, walking a little ahead. Soda rolled his eyes as he caught up to her.

"Well...why don't you think of it as a date, okay?" he asked, shoving his hands in his pockets. "I mean, I am playing the hero after all." Angela couldn't help but smile at his joke as she pretended to think about it.

"Well... I guess that would be alright." She said.

"Good." Soda said. "But first how about heading over to the Dingo for a chocolate shake? I mean, what kind of boyfriend would I be if we didn't have a chocolate shake?" Angela laughed again.

"A pretty lousy one." She said. "Besides, what's a date without a chocolate shake?"

"A pretty lousy one." Soda smiled, holding out his arm for her. Angela mirrored his grin, taking his arm as the two of them headed down to the Dingo. On their way, Soda noticed Angela rubbing her arms absentmindedly.

"You cold?" he asked. Angela looked up at him then at her arms.

"Oh, a little." She admitted. "I didn't think to bring a jacket. I was planning on being inside a warm theatre, not standing out in the cold."

Soda looked at her for a moment before shrugging off his jacket and handing it to her.

"You don't have to." Angela insisted. But Soda simply ignored her, as he placed it on her shoulders, regardless of her refusal.

"I know." He said.

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'I didn't believe hard enough'

'No, loving is enough.'

'Not here. They won't let us be.'

'Then we'll get away.'

'We can. We will...'

'Hold my hand and we're halfway there. Hold my hand and I'll take you there, Someday, Somehow, Some...'

As Natalie Wood's 'Maria' held the lifeless body of her true love onscreen, the audience was completely silent; even the four greasers sitting in the back row. Mel felt fresh tears falling down her cheeks, replacing the ones that had been falling for most of the second half of the movie.

The entire story seemed so real to them, because not all of it was just a story. The battle between the Sharks and the Jets reminded them of what they were going through with the socs. Mel didn't take her eyes off the screen when she felt Dal take her hand comfortingly.

As the lights went up, she wiped her eyes and noticed that her brother and Johnny's eyes were a little red. She even saw that Dallas was a little quieter and a little more subdued. She squeezed his hand as they all got out of their seats and headed out the back door of the theatre.

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"Hey you two." Kathy smiled as Soda and Angela walked into the Dingo.

"Hey Kath, how's things?" Soda wondered. Kathy shrugged.

"Not too bad. I had your brother and sister in this afternoon with Dal and Johnnycakes." She said. "What about you guys?"

"I'm shouting Miss Shepard a chocolate shake." Soda smiled. Kathy nodded.

"Alright, you guys grab a seat and I'll be right back." She said. The two smiled in thanks before making their way over to a booth.

"So, I haven't seen you around lately. How've you been?" Soda asked. Angela shrugged.

"I've been alright. Never a boring day when you live with the Shepard boys, I guess. Two idiotic brothers and me." She said. Soda laughed.

"Yeah, I know the feeling." He said.

"What about you?" Angela wondered, pushing a strand of her sandy blonde hair out of her eyes.

"Same old story really. Working at the DX everyday." Soda said.

"Yeah, I see the swarms of teenage fangirls that stalk you there." Angela giggled. Soda groaned in frustration at the mention of them. But Angela simply laughed even more.

"Other than that, just the usual I guess." He said. Angela nodded. Kathy brought over their milkshakes before heading back to work. Angela took a sip of hers before looking at her hands.

"How's Sandy?" she asked, playing with her straw. Soda looked up at her.

"What? Oh, Sandy. Yeah, she's great." He smiled. "I'll tell her you said hi."

"Yeah, thanks." Angela said, smiling a little.

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As Ponyboy and Johnny walked ahead, Mel and Dal stayed back; both still quiet after the movie.

"Is it...is it really like that? New York?" Mel wondered. Dal sighed and nodded.

"Yeah, it can be." He said. Mel nodded her head sadly.

"Well, not so different from here then, is it?" she asked. Dal shrugged.

"Well, there's really no murder-wraps we can get caught up in." He said, trying to lighten the mood. But Mel still looked at her feet. Dal sighed and wrapped his arm around her.

"I may hate living in this stupid town, but I'd always pick Tulsa over New York." He said.

"Why?" Mel asked.

"Cause there's nothing left for me in New York." Dal said. "And there are certain things that are keeping me here, right where I am."

"Really?" Mel wondered. Dal nodded seriously.

"Oh yeah, Two-Bit's a very likeable guy." He said. Mel frowned jokingly and elbowed him in the ribs. He grinned before stopping her from walking. "Seriously though, why would I go to New York...when you're right here?"

Mel smiled and reached up onto the tips of her toes and kissed him. Dal wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her closer to him as he deepened the kiss.

"Hey! Will you two hurry up?"

The two older teens broke apart and sighed. Mel smiled as she took his hand and they raced to catch up to the other two.

"Man that was one tuff movie." Johnny said as Dal and Mel finally caught up with them. Pony nodded in agreement.

"Yeah. What'd you think Mel?" He asked. Mel smiled.

"I loved it. The story was great and the music was incredible." She said. She looked up at Dally, pouting her lip. He groaned in frustration and stopped walking. She smiled and jumped on his back. The younger two simply laughed as they all headed home.

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Soda and Angela were still sitting in their booth talking when it was time to close up shop. Neither of them had realized the time before Kathy walked over to them, changed out of her uniform and into her regular clothes.

"Hey guys, time to go." She said. "We're closing up a little early tonight"

The two looked at her confused before they looked around. All the chairs were stacked on tables, there were no people left and everything was turned of or put away.

"Oh my god...were we really here that long?" Angela wondered. Kathy nodded. "What time is it?"

"Almost 10." Kathy said. Soda looked at her and smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry, Kath." He said, rubbing the back of his neck. Kathy put her hands on her hips and glared at the two playfully.

"Just make sure it doesn't happen again." She said. But she really didn't mean it. She had been watching the two of them all night, but she didn't have the heart to tell them to leave.

Angela and Soda waited outside by the door as Kathy locked up. Angela rested her back against a wall as she played with the sleeves of Soda's jacket, which were just that little too big on her.

"You okay?" Soda asked. Angela looked up and nodded just as Kathy came outside.

"Is Scott picking you up?" Soda wondered. Kathy shook her head.

"No, Two-Bit was supposed to come and get me. But it seems he's forgotten again." Kathy said with a sigh.

"Or he's a little distracted." Angela said. Kathy looked at her confused.

"What makes you say that?" she asked. Angela looked past her at something in the distance.

"Cause he's over there." She said. The three of them looked over and saw that Two-Bit really was there...talking to some blonde girl. The look in Kathy's eyes was furious as she glared at her boyfriend, shamelessly flirting with the airhead.

"Can I borrow that jacket, Angie?" Kathy wondered. Angela was confused, but handed it over anyway. Kathy accepted the item before turning around so that her back was to them. Both Angela and Soda looked at each other, trying to figure out what the hell she was doing. When they looked back at Kathy, they were shocked, yet amused to see that she had shoved the jumper up her top to make it seem like she was pregnant.

"Convincing enough?" she asked. Her friends were too stunned to say anything. Instead they nodded their heads slowly. Kathy seemed pleased with their response. She smiled at the two before walking over to her boyfriend.

Kathy stood there fro a matter of minutes before Two-Bit realized she was there. When he saw her, she honestly thought his eyes were going to pop out of his head. Angela and Soda were trying their best to control their laughter.

"Kathy. Wha..." Two-Bit started. But Kathy held her hand up to silence him.

"I left home this morning, to work an 18 hour shift here so I could make some money for us. I leave you at home with the kids while I try and make an honest livin' for us. I ask for nothing from you except for being there for our family and to pick me up on time so I can put my feet up. And where do I find you? Out on the corner talking to some little hussy!" She screamed at him.

"Babe, what are you..."

"Don't you dare 'babe' me! Who's at home with the kids? Or did you decide to leave OUR five – soon to be six children at home by themselves! That's it! I've had it. We're through!" Kathy exclaimed before slapping his cheek. The blonde looked at Two-Bit in disgust. She slapped his other cheek and turning on her heels and walking away.

Soda and Angela couldn't hold it any longer. The two burst out laughing, clutching their stomachs after seeing the show.

Kathy smiled proudly, crossing her arms over her chest. Two-Bit turned to look at her, rubbing both his cheeks where red palm prints were starting to form.

"Okay... I deserved that." He said. Kathy nodded her head as she removed her 'baby' from under her shirt.

"Damn right you deserved that." She said. Two-Bit nodded.

"I must admit...that was good. I'm sorry." He said. Kathy sighed and rolled her eyes.

"It's okay." She said. Two-Bit grinned and kissed her.

"But really? Five kids?" he wondered. Kathy simply shrugged as the two of them made their way back over to the other two, who by now had managed to stop laughing.

"That...was genius!" Angela said.

"Thank you. Thank you very much." Kathy laughed.

"Yeah, yeah." Two-Bit said. "Come on, let's get you home, mama."

Kathy grinned and handed Soda's jacket back to Angela. The two said goodbye to the younger couple before heading home.

"Okay, now I really should get you home." Soda said. Angela nodded and the two of them set off once again.

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Ponyboy, Melody and Dally said goodbye to Johnny at the corner of the street before he disappeared to his place and they headed back to the Curtis house. The porch light was on, meaning that either Darry or Soda was home. When they entered the house, they found Darry asleep in the armchair. Mel sighed and jumped off Dally's back before walking up to her brother. She bent down and gently shook him awake.

"Darry." She whispered. After a moment or two, the eldest Curtis woke up.

"Huh? Mel?" he yawned. "What time is it?"

"A little after ten thirty." Mel said. "Go to bed."

Darry didn't need to be told twice. He pulled himself out of his chair and walked sleepily into his room. Dally had already gone into Mel's room.

"Hey Mel?" Pony said from his doorway.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for a great day." He said. Mel smiled and kissed the top of his head.

"Right back at ya, kiddo." She said, messing his hair a little. Ponyboy swatted her hand away before heading into his room. Mel smiled for a moment before walking into her room and closing the door behind her.

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"Thanks again for playing the hero, Soda." Angela said as they reached her house. Soda grinned.

"Anytime." He said.

"I'll see you later." Angela said. Soda nodded his head and smiled. She waved to him before disappearing into the house. Soda waved at the empty doorway before turning around to start his journey home.

Inside, the house was quiet, meaning that her brothers were either out or asleep.

"Movie ran late?" a voice asked from the living room. Angela jumped about twelve feet in the air. She fumbled around for the light switch before finally seeing her brother on the couch.

"Jesus Tim!" she exclaimed. "Give me a freaking heart attack, why don't cha."

"Sorry." Tim said casually. Angela rolled her eyes.

"No, I didn't go to a movie. Cassie never showed up." She explained.

"Then where were you?" Tim asked.

"At the Dingo." Angela shrugged.

"Who's jacket's that?" Tim wondered.

"What's with the interrogation?" Angela retorted. "If you must know, it's Sodapop's."

"Curtis?" Tim asked.

"How many other Sodapop's do you know, dumbass?" Angela asked. "Yes Sodapop Curtis. I ran into him and we went to the Dingo and he walked me home. Why? You got something against me hanging out with him or something?"

"No." Tim said. "Now get your ass into bed." Angela rolled her eyes once again but headed upstairs all the same.

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When Soda got home, the house was quiet, meaning everyone was probably asleep. He was feeling kinda hungry, since he missed out on dinner, so he headed to the kitchen.

"Where've you been all night?" a voice asked him. Soda jumped a little but calmed himself down when he realized it was only his twin. He flicked on the light and saw Mel in her pyjamas, with the carton of milk in her hand, about to close the fridge. Dally was sitting at the table in his pyjama pants with a plate of chocolate cake on the table in front of him.

"The Dingo." Soda said, helping himself to some cake. "Before I went to the Shepards place."

"Why were you at Shepard's?" Dal asked.

"Took Angela home." Soda said simply. Both Mel and Dal looked at each other surprised.

"You took Angela home? From Where?" Mel wondered.

"The dingo." Soda said. "I ran into her outside the movie house. She was waiting for Cassie to come but she didn't and these guys were bothering her. So I helped her out and we went and got a milkshake. We stayed at the dingo till late and then I took her home. Oh by the way, you gotta ask Kathy about what she did to Two-Bit before."

"So...you two were at the Dingo...together...alone?" Mel pushed, sitting up on the countertop.

"It's not what you think." Soda insisted. Mel crossed her arms.

"And what do I think, brother dear?" she asked.

"It was not a date." Soda said. "Just two friends hanging out." Mel rolled her eyes once again before looking at Dal, who wore a similar gin on his face.

"Whatever you say, Sodiepop." Mel said. Soda sighed, grabbed some cake before heading out to his room.

"Good night you two." He called out over his shoulder. When he was gone, the two looked at each other.

"Denial." They both said.

"I heard that!"Soda called out. Mel laughed and jumped off the counter and sat down at the table with Dal.

A/N2: So, yeah. I hope you all liked it. I know I made Dal OOC after the movie, but I had the idea and I just wanted to put it in. Besides, with the way he is in this story, it could happen =P also I hope I don't offend anyone with that comment Dal made about Tulsa...it's ust something he would say, not me. I did get the idea of how to get into the movie theatre from one of the Look Who's Talking movies with John Travolta [I forget which one.] and the line about babysitting between Angie and Soda from Grease 2.

So, please REVIEW and let me know your thoughts, queries, comments and suggestions. If I get some more feedback and ideas, the next one will be out shortly.

Xo