When It Use To Be Simple
Disclaimer: All of the 'Outsiders' characters belong to S.E. Hinton. Jaedyn belongs to me.
Chapter 3:
Johnny
Two-Bit broke the uncomfortable silence, "So who did this?" "This," I guess, referred to the various bruises and scars all over Soda and Jaedyn. And, I suppose, the wound on Jaedyn's shoulder.
Soda mumbled something awkwardly.
"What?!" Darry yelled, "I can't hear you. Speak up!"
"He said," Jaedyn piped up, "my dad."
"Oh." Steve said with a hint of disappointment. I think he was hoping it was a soc so that we could arrange a rumble.
No one really knew what to say or do after that so most of us filed quietly out of the room.
Steve, Dally, Ponyboy, and I went back into the living room and started a game of cards.
Dally had dealt each of us six or so cards when Two-Bit walked in.
"Whacha playin'?" he asked.
I looked at Pony, he looked at Steve and Steve looked at Dally.
Dally just shrugged, "I dunno. I guess I got so into the dealing I forgot about the whole playin' part. What are we playin'?"
"Goldfish?" Two-Bit suggested hopefully. He loved Goldfish.
"Sure." Dally said when nobody else objected, then he dealt Two-Bit in.
Darry
I shut the door after Two-Bit left, then turned to face Jaedyn and Soda who were now both sitting on the edge of the bed looking at me expectantly.
"Did you guys go to the hospital?" I asked after what seemed like an eternity of silence.
They shook their heads, and Jaedyn focused his gaze to the floor.
"Why not?"
"Nothin' real serious 'sides the bullet, and even that was a clear shot in and out the shoulder." Sodapop explained, "It's happened before, Darry."
"Why don't you call Social Services?" I asked. I couldn't imagine parents doing that to their kids. I mean, I know Johnny's parents abuse him sometimes, and occasionally Steve's dad will kick him around a bit, but it was still all surreal to me. And, Jaedyn's case seemed far more dangerous then just an occasional black eye.
Jaedyn sighed, "I already contacted them a dozen times. But it's different 'cause my parents aren't exactly poor. They bribe anyone that tries to interfere. Even though Dakota is so young, and.. DAKOTA!" Jaedyn stood up, and ran towards the door.
"Da-what-a?" I was confused. Jaedyn wanted to move to Dakota?
"Dakota." Soda explained, "He's Jaedyn's four year old brother. He spent the night at their neighbours but is probably going to be home any second! He can't be at their house alone with their parents!" We followed Jaedyn who was now outside in his car.
"I hope he's alright." I said quietly as Soda hopped in the passenger seat of Jaedyn's car and they sped off.
Thank you all for the great reviews!! I'll update A.S.A.P. !!!! What do you think will happen next.........?
Disclaimer: All of the 'Outsiders' characters belong to S.E. Hinton. Jaedyn belongs to me.
Chapter 3:
Johnny
Two-Bit broke the uncomfortable silence, "So who did this?" "This," I guess, referred to the various bruises and scars all over Soda and Jaedyn. And, I suppose, the wound on Jaedyn's shoulder.
Soda mumbled something awkwardly.
"What?!" Darry yelled, "I can't hear you. Speak up!"
"He said," Jaedyn piped up, "my dad."
"Oh." Steve said with a hint of disappointment. I think he was hoping it was a soc so that we could arrange a rumble.
No one really knew what to say or do after that so most of us filed quietly out of the room.
Steve, Dally, Ponyboy, and I went back into the living room and started a game of cards.
Dally had dealt each of us six or so cards when Two-Bit walked in.
"Whacha playin'?" he asked.
I looked at Pony, he looked at Steve and Steve looked at Dally.
Dally just shrugged, "I dunno. I guess I got so into the dealing I forgot about the whole playin' part. What are we playin'?"
"Goldfish?" Two-Bit suggested hopefully. He loved Goldfish.
"Sure." Dally said when nobody else objected, then he dealt Two-Bit in.
Darry
I shut the door after Two-Bit left, then turned to face Jaedyn and Soda who were now both sitting on the edge of the bed looking at me expectantly.
"Did you guys go to the hospital?" I asked after what seemed like an eternity of silence.
They shook their heads, and Jaedyn focused his gaze to the floor.
"Why not?"
"Nothin' real serious 'sides the bullet, and even that was a clear shot in and out the shoulder." Sodapop explained, "It's happened before, Darry."
"Why don't you call Social Services?" I asked. I couldn't imagine parents doing that to their kids. I mean, I know Johnny's parents abuse him sometimes, and occasionally Steve's dad will kick him around a bit, but it was still all surreal to me. And, Jaedyn's case seemed far more dangerous then just an occasional black eye.
Jaedyn sighed, "I already contacted them a dozen times. But it's different 'cause my parents aren't exactly poor. They bribe anyone that tries to interfere. Even though Dakota is so young, and.. DAKOTA!" Jaedyn stood up, and ran towards the door.
"Da-what-a?" I was confused. Jaedyn wanted to move to Dakota?
"Dakota." Soda explained, "He's Jaedyn's four year old brother. He spent the night at their neighbours but is probably going to be home any second! He can't be at their house alone with their parents!" We followed Jaedyn who was now outside in his car.
"I hope he's alright." I said quietly as Soda hopped in the passenger seat of Jaedyn's car and they sped off.
Thank you all for the great reviews!! I'll update A.S.A.P. !!!! What do you think will happen next.........?