Hey everyone.how's it going??? That's good.or bad depending on ur answer.but anyway thanks to everyone.I'm glad you're all so concerned but I'm fine it was some type of toxic leak or something.I dunno but it was back to school today-yuck.but thanks to all who reviewed and read and especially to Vanilla Sky(thank you so much and I'm glad you could relate), ShadyLady(Thank you as well and sorry to leave you in suspense), crazy4nc128 (and I am aware it will go on forever.or until one of us dies or quits fanfic but I doubt thatll happen anytime soon), my anonymous reviewer, sUgArRoXtHeWorlD(I'm not even really sure where to start on this one.okie sorry about the cliffy.the worm thing is funny. I agree about the teachers being the death of the world.okie and I have to say ur review was totally the highlight of my day, I didn't know anybody was that into my writing let alone worshiped me.wow I couldn't believe it.and I did like ur dream story thing and hope you update with more!!!), Ruth (Thank you for the good wishes and compliment), and Karlei Shaynner (Thanks for the great reviews you always give () and the rest of you too!!! But thanks for your concern and before this authors note becomes longer then the chap here it goes.all disclaimers apply.By the way this one focuses a lot on Two-bit and Steve's part in the story.still leading into the plot.ull get it later

Steve, Soda, and Pony left the room. They all had smiles on, most of them fake. Pony wanted to be on the other hill, he felt he was too good for this hill.

Soda was grinning, real though. He was happy to have his best friend and brother coming with him.

Steve.well Steve was doing his best to pretend to be happy. They had finally ditched the tag along but Soda had to go and make sure he came back.

It was so nice these past few days. Him and Soda could talk about anything they wanted without worrying what they said. They could do anything they want free of the tag along. Steve actually thought that the kid was going to start following Darry around from now on but he guessed Soda couldn't deal with it.

The kid was whining right now as it was about something. Sometime Steve wished that something would happen that would keep him from following them. He didn't want anything bad to happen but sometimes he just got so tired of him tagging along.

After a while of the kid's whining Steve finally turned around and said "Shut up!!!" Both Pony and Soda shot him looks. "If you're gunna complain about it so much just go with Darry or back to the room or go jump off a cliff for all I care. just leave us alone!!!"

Soda looked at Steve. "Steve, you don't mean that."

Steve turned his attention towards Soda. "Yeah I do Soda!!! We finally were rid of the tag along but you couldn't have it that way!!!"

"He's not a tag along Steve."

"Yeah, Soda he is!!! It was so nice when he wasn't hanging around us all the time. Why'd you go and have to change it?!?"

Soda turned to Pony. "Pon.He didn't mean that." His voice trailed off.

Pony remained calmer than he thought he'd be able to. "That's fine." He said simply. "I can take a hint." And he turned and walked away.

"Pony." Soda called after him but he walked away. He didn't know where he was going but he wanted to be alone. He knew he couldn't do that in the lodge or the room so he headed for the other side of the mountain where he could be alone.

Two-bit walked out of the lodge kind of aggravated about being stood up. He was supposed to meet the blond chick but she never showed. Oh well, her loss, Two-bit thought as he went to look for the guys.

Pony had gone with Steve and Soda. Two-bit guessed that Pony caught on to Soda's jealousy. Soda was happy at first but you could see that it was really starting to bug him.

When Two-bit got to the hill where he expected to find Pony, Steve, and Soda, they were no where in sight. Two-bit didn't think anything of it. He just figured Steve and Soda went in and Pony went with Darry or something.

Two-bit went to the dining hall to find it empty. So Two-bit went back to the room only to find Darry. "Where is everyone Dar???"

Darry looked up. "I dunno. Aren't they on the hill???"

"If they were do you think I'd be asking you???" Two-bit said jokingly.

"You just might knowing you. You never know."

"Very funny Darry. I guess I'm gunna go look and if I don't find them I'll go find something to do I'm sure."

"Okie.bye Two-bit."

So Two-bit left and finally found Steve and Soda. "Hey guys what's up???" Steve looked annoyed. He rolled his eyes and answered Two-bit. "We're looking for Ponyboy." He said sounding very unamused.

"What happened???" Two-bit asked confused.

"Uh huh. he ran off and Soda wants to find him."

Two-bit decided that it wouldn't be much fun here so after finding out the story from Steve he left.

After walking for a while Two-bit spotted Pony on the high mountain that him and Darry would go on all the time. Two-bit was down on the smaller hill right now so he headed towards the chairlift. The two hills were only joined by the chairlift and a very steep drop in the hill. The drop was only about 20 feet but it was almost a straight drop and was cluttered with trees. It was blocked off by a fence on both hills and had signs that warned everyone that it was not for skiing or climbing on.

Once Two-bit got off the chairlift and walked over to where Pony was he noticed exactly where Pony was. He was sitting up on the fence as it was wide enough to sit on.

"Pony, what are you doing up there???" Pony jumped and turned around on the fence.

"Glory Two-bit, trying to make me fall???" Pony laughed.

"Sorry Pony. I didn't mean to scare you. What are you doing up there anyway???"

"Just wanted to be alone."

"I see. they're looking for you ya know???" Two-bit said.

"Oh well.let them look."

"Pony I think I better tell them.Soda's pretty worried."

"I'll go back in a little bit okie??? Please don't tell them yet Two-bit."

"Okie if you say so Pony."



Okie I know it was boring but its important for something in a few chaps.anyway review if you want to thanks muchly!!!