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Leah and Jane.
A/N. I'm glad you guys seem to like this story. Thanks to SW for helping
me figure this chapter out.
*one week later*
*Jane's Pov*
"So Leah , how's your hospital job coming?" I asked.
" It's great, not to much strain, Dr. Norris is really nice, and I
have someone who can answer all my questions," she said happily.
" If you go into labor there, that'd be very convenient" joked Ponyboy.
Leah made a face then started laughing. Sometimes laughter is contagious
so I started laughing along with her. Pony just looked at us like we were
nuts. He did a fake dramatic sigh and said " You guys, even when Leah is
five months pregnant you still act insane."
"Yeah well, that's my purpose in life," said Leah.
" You mean our purpose in life," I said.
Leah started laughing again and then she stopped and frowned.
" What's wrong?" asked Pony.
" I need chocolate," she announced
" For craving's?" I asked
" Why would she need it any other time?" asked Pony
" Well you see Pony when girls have....... oh wait a minute you're
pregnant so it's not that." I said.
" Not what?" asked Pony.
" Never mind , I really need chocolate, " said Leah
" As long as no bananas or peanut butter are involved I'm good" said
Pony.
We then started walking towards the DX to get something for Leah. We
saw a group of Socs go by in a car. It almost seemed like they were glaring
at us. Leah and Pony didn't' notice. I decided to just ignore it. " Hurray,
we get chocolate because my pregnant friend has a craving," I thought to
myself.
* Steve's POV*
I leaned against the counter and continued my conversation with
Soda and Johnny. Johnny is really different now days. Not just in looks,
but also in the way he acts. It's kind of hard to get used to actually.
Right now he was talking to us about the fact he was going to be a dad
in four months.
" Man," he said shaking his head. " Four months, I can't believe it's
that soon."
" You guys will be fine Johnny," Soda told him.
" Yeah, but we're still a little nervous."
" Soda's right, you guys will be good parents."
" I hope so"
" Well you make the decision on what kind of parent you want to be,"
said Soda.
Johnny nodded, then his face broke out into a smile. It's nice to see
Johnny smile. Before we could see what he was so happy about I saw Pony
standing in front of me with the girls.
" Hey guys," said Jane.
" Hey little one," I said jokingly because she was the youngest of
all of us. She growled a little and poked me in the stomach.
" Hey now," I said.
Leah came up to us shaking her head and then she gave me some change.
" What's this for?" I asked, confused.
Leah held up a small bar of chocolate.
" Damn cravings," she said with a laugh and went over to Johnny.
* Soda's POV*
I looked at Johnny and Leah, and saw how happy they seemed even
though they had a baby on the way. I couldn't help but wonder if it would've
ever been like that with me and Sandy. Leah said something and then she
walked off. I didn't really think much of it, then I heard voices.
" Well looky here, its a pregnand greeser," said an obviously drunk
Soc.
" I wonder who she's been sleeping around with," said another.
" I don't know but I bet we can have some fun too," the third one said.
I heard panic in Leah's voice as she said, " Can't you just leave me
alone, I've never done anything to you."
I looked at the others but they didn't seem to hear anything.
" Yeah but your liddle boyfriend haz so now its time for revenge,"
said the first Soc.
There was a short silence then Leah started screaming. This time the
others definitely heard it.
* Pony's POV*
I was talking to Steve, and then I heard Leah screaming. Johnny looked
around in alarm and turned pale. We all ran in the directions of the screams
and saw Leah struggling against three Socs. I ran over there as fast as
my track star legs would allow. I pulled one of them off Leah and punched
him in the nose.
" Damn it! You little punk," he cried.
Johnny had already started beating the life out of one of the others,
and Steve and Soda were working on the third. I looked up for a minute
and noticed that Leah was crying on Jane's shoulder. I didn't notice for
long though because the Soc I was fighting kicked me in the stomach, and
that hurt. Eventually they left, muttering something about how they were
going to avoid trashy greasers who weren't worth anything. Johnny went
straight to Leah and held her while she cried some more. I don't blame
her. I almost cried when the Socs jumped me, it shakes you up a lot.
* Johnny's POV*
I could feel Leah's tears going through my shirt , but it didn't matter.
Nothing mattered. I was too angry to even think straight. The thought of
what the Socs could have done to her made me sick. While I was holding
her I felt the baby kick, and that made me feel a little better. She looked
at me and sighed. " Are you going to be ok?" I asked, brushing off her
tears with my fingers.
She nodded.
" Damn Socs," she said. "Why do they do stuff like that."
" I think that's something we'll never really know," I told her.
"Ohhh the complexities of the human mind," she said.
I brushed her hair back from her face and said, " Glad you're
feeling better."
She just kissed me and then we heard someone go " Awwww"
* Leah's POV*
I broke my kiss with Johnny and turned around. Jane was batting her
eyelashes at us, so I used my death glare on her.
" Eeep, too many hormones." she said. Pony just nudged her and then
she kissed him hard. When they broke apart his ears were bright red.
" Go little brother!" cheered Soda jokingly.
I didn't really pay much attention to them. I was thinking about what
had just happened with the Socs. If the guys weren't there I probably would've
lost the baby, or died myself. I told myself not to think about. To just
think about the fact that Johnny proposed last week. I still can't believe
it. I know it's for the baby's sake and ours, but its still a shock.
* Darry's POV*
I was sitting in the living room with Two Bit and Dally, waiting
for the others to come home.
I heard the door open and they all walked in. Something seemed wrong
though. They all had serious expressions on their faces and Leah looked
like she had been crying. Two Bit and Dally noticed as well.
" What's wrong with y'all?" asked Two Bit.
" Leah was almost jumped by Socs," said Pony quietly.
" Almost?" I asked.
This time Steve spoke, " We got to them before they could do anything,"
he said.
I didn't even want to try and think about what "anything" meant. From
the looks on everyone else's faces I could tell they didn'teither. I think
Dally looked just as mad as Johnny. Leah's sort of his little sister. They're
pretty close, and Dally's never really hadanyone he was close to before. The thought of something happening her was probably really messing the
guy up. As well as Johnny, considering he loves her and they're having
a baby soon.
* Dally's POV*
I motioned for Leah to come over,and she did giving me a small
smile.
" I'm sorry," I said
" For what?" she asked
" I should've helped you."
" It's ok Dally."
" No it's not, you're my little sister. I should protect you."
" You're a great big brother anyway."
Now that made me feel good. Hopefully my facial expression didn't show
that. As always, I have a reputation to keep up. Johnny was
looking a Leah's hand and she looked at him. They
exchanged smiles, and I wondered what was going on.
" Do you guys remember the ring I gave Leah for her birthday,?" Johnny
asked.
" Ohhh yeah, that real nice promise ring." said Two Bit.
" Well I never said what promise it was for........" Johnny trailed
off.
" Meaning?" asked a confused Darry.
" We're getting married" announced Leah, and I couldn't hear anything
except Jane's squeal of excitement.
* Two Bits POV*
We all just stared at them in shock. I couldn't believe what had
just heard. Married? Little Johnny cakes was getting married. Talk about
your surprises.
" Married?" Dally echoed
" Yup," said Leah
" When?" asked Steve
" In about a month," said Johnny.
" Well you guys do have a house and all," said Darry.
" I think it's great, congratulations guys," said Pony. Man that kid
can always break the ice.
" Thanks Pb," said Leah. She seemed almost glowing. I guess that happens
to pregnant women. Dally pulled her into a hug, and I went to hug her and
Johnny.
That's chapter 20. I think its coming along well so far. Tell me what
you think.
fyremoon.