Chapter 3:

After we finished up the dishes, I realized that I had to pee really badly. I asked Ponyboy, "Hey, do you mind if I use the restroom?"

"Of course not. It's down the hall, first door on the left." He replied.

"Thanks." I said as I turned to walk out of the kitchen. After I finished using the bathroom, I washed my hands and looked myself over in the mirror. My usually perfect, straight blonde hair was twisted and tangled. Oh, how I longed for a brush! People were always commenting on how beautiful I was. I always thought, 'They must be crazy!' I would just smile and say thanks. I stood on the toilet so I could see myself better. (I am very short for my age!) I just then realized that I was still in some pajamas! They weren't mine of course. 'Oh, no!' I thought. ' I don't have any clothes!' I couldn't go out in public like this! Just then, I heard the front door slam open and heard many loud voices. I presumed that the rest of the gang must be here. I quickly jumped off the toilet, gave myself one last look in the mirror, fixed my hair as best as I could, and left the bathroom. I walked back into the living room. I was surprised to find Ponyboy and Two-bit along with two other greasers. One was small with dark hair and dark eyes. I presumed he must be Johnny. I was pleasantly surprised to find out how handsome he was. I had an instant attraction to him. The other one-well, I guess you can tell whom the other one was-Dallas Winston. My stomach tightened, as he looked me over. 'He better not get any bright ideas' I thought angrily to myself, remembering how he had treated the two girls in the story.

"Hello, doll." He said to me. I thought I was going to be sick. I did not like him one bit!

"Hello." I said quietly looking at Ponyboy.

"Don't worry." Ponyboy mouthed to me. "I promise he won't hurt you." He continued in silence. I felt a little bit relieved, but not much. There was something about that Dallas Winston that made me feel very uneasy, and it wasn't just his description from the book. There was something else. I couldn't quit put my finger on it, but I knew there was something…

They were all staring at me, waiting for me to say something I guessed. "Huh?" I questioned.

"I asked what was your name." Dally said.

"Oh, I'm sorry." I lied. I really wasn't sorry, I could never be sorry to him. "It's CoCo."

"CoCo." Dally repeated. "That's a real nice name."

"Thanks. What's yours?" I questioned, already knowing the answer.

"It's Dallas Winston, but you can call me Dally. Everyone does anyway, whether I want them too or not."

"Okay, nice to meet you, Dally." I lied, trying to sound cheerful and convincing. "And what's your name?" I asked, referring to Johnny.

"Johnny Cade." He replied solemnly.

"Johnny's a real sweet name." I paused and smiled at him. "My dog's name was Johnny, of course he is dead now." I said. They all let out a laugh.

"What a real nice story, Coke." Two-bit said sarcastically. I glared at him, but then I smiled. I hated when people called me Coke. It sounded like a drug or a drink or something, but I figured I wouldn't mention it to Two-bit. Knowing him, he would just probably tease me about it and get on my nerves even more.

"Um, Ponyboy." I said quickly, as I turned to face him. "I just noticed that I still had some pj's on. I didn't happen to have any clothes on me last night, did I?"

"Yeah, actually you did. I completely forgot until now. You had a backpack too. Soda figured you wouldn't be comfortable in your clothes, so he let you wear some of my mom's." I looked at him worriedly and remembered his parents. He must of thought I was worried about something else because he quickly said, "Don't worry, he didn't change you himself. Two-bit's mom was over here last night lookin' for Two-bit, and we told her about you. She then went into her concerned mother mode and tried to make you as comfortable as possible."

"Oh." I said. I really didn't care, hell you would have to be crazy not to want Soda to change you! "Tell you mom I said thanks, Two-bit."

"Will do." He said

"Anyways. Where is my stuff at?" I asked Ponyboy.

"It's in Darry's room at the end of the bed." He replied.

"Thanks." I said as I turned to go into the hallway that led to Darry's room.

"Wow! That is one healthy girl. I wouldn't mind getting close to her." I heard Dallas say from the living room. 'Ha ha! You won't be getting close to anything, you little bastard.' I thought to myself. I entered Darry's room and found my bag just where Pony had said. I opened the smallest compartment in the front and found my makeup and my brush. I emptied the contents onto the bed and squealed with joy. Hey a girl has got to have her basic necessities. I immediately began to comb my hair. I loved the way in which the brush went through it. In a couple of minutes it was a beautiful mass of hair. I then opened the bigger section of the bag and found a few pairs of shorts and tank tops. I put them on and noted how tightly they fit. 'Perfect!' I thought. I liked clothes that revealed a little much, but I was no slut! I then proceeded to put on my makeup and noted how much better I looked. I cleaned up the remaining mess and looked at the clock. It was only 9:30! I headed out the door and into the living.

"So." I said casually. "What are you boys up to today?"

"We're going to see a movie in about five minutes. You're welcome to come if you would like." Ponyboy said.

"You better believe it, boy!" I said with excitement. "I ain't sitting around here all day. Uh-uh! Besides, it's not everyday I get to go to a movie with four gorgeous guys." I said complementing them all, but I was looking at Johnny. I noticed how he blushed. 'Damn, that boy is hot!' I thought to myself.

"Well, if you put it that way." Two-bit said, putting his arm around Pony's and my shoulders. Pony then put his arm around Dally's shoulders, and I put my arm around Johnny's. I was a bit nervous being this close to him, but he seemed to enjoy it. We then walked out of the house to go to the movies, turning a bit so we could all fit through the door. I was having the time of my life! It couldn't get any better than this!

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Okay, done with chapter 3! I'm not sure where this story is all heading or how long it will be. I will try to write some everyday because I know I hate when people take forever to write things! Looks like CoCo has a thing for Johnny. Will anything happen between them? Keep coming back to find out! Also, thanks everybody for the wonderful reviews!