TOUGH TIMES

A/N: Thanks to all my reviewers there's nothing like a good review once in a while!!! THANKS! *hugs and kisses to reviewers* Sorry I haven't updated in ages just school and stuff so yeah!

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Party

"How does you arm feel?" I was sitting on the Curtis's couch, snuggled up with Ponyboy.

"It would feel better if you kiss me."

"How do you work that out?" Pony asked playfully.

"Well if you kiss me then I forget all about my arm and then it heals itself because it realises it's not getting any attention for being sore. Did you get what I just said?"

"Sort of. But that's what I love about you! You've convinced me," I giggled before Pony leaned in to kiss me.

"Get a room!" It was Two-Bit. I grinned,

"You know you want an encore! How's Kayla's brother?" He didn't look too great when I saw him yesterday. Mind you no one does just after they've been attacked.

"He's doing better. So what are you guys up to today?"

"Well it's a Saturday (A/N: I hope) and we're sitting on the couch making out, what do you think?" I asked sarcastically.

"A party I hear? I think I might go too! Hey why don't we go to a party?"

"Do you seriously think Darry'll let me?" Pony asked, sighing. Poor Pony, he wanted to go to party's so bad but of course Darry wouldn't let him go.

"I'll join you! Unless you had something planned?"

"Nah, go ahead. Just stay away from the guys" I kissed Pony quickly before pushing myself off the couch.

"Never would I replace you! Have a fun night! Tell Darry I said hi!" With that Two-Bit and I left the house.

"whose party is it?"

"Tim's. Apparently it's going to be just as wild as Buck's party's!"

"Tuff. Is Kayla going?"

"Yeah. She's really great, Celestial! She isn't just another greaser slut to add to my bedpost markings" I raised my eyebrows at him and then laughed.

"I don't even want to know! Come on, can't be late!"

"What are you talking about? It's five and it doesn't start till seven!"

"Well I have to grab my clothes, pick up Kayla and then go to Tim's! So much to do, so little time!"

"How long is it going to take you to get changed?"

"Two hours"

AT THE PARTY!

"Score! Finally here! Now don't you guys leave me alright? Some of these guys are scary"

"Never ever would we leave you! How could you think that?" Two-Bit pulled his shocked face as I just shook my head. I looked around and realised how I didn't really want to be here, but be with Ponyboy. I mean what else was there to do when you didn't want to drink? Listen to Hank Williams? Oh fun! We roamed the rooms until I finally found a pool table.

"Ooh! I'm going to play pool while you guys go have fun. Bye!" I then elbowed my way to the front of the crowd. The last game had just finished and the winner was looking for someone to challenge,

"I'll go against you! Give me that stick!" The guy started to laugh,

"Well this is going to be easy!" I shot him a death glare, if only looks could kill!

"I'll break since you seem to be so cocky and want to give me a head start" I took away the triangle, aimed and shot. A ball with a small number on it was sunk. I smiled to myself before aiming for another ball, but missing this time.

"That was just a fluke!"

"No it wasn't, I taught her how to play and she's really good." All of the air left the room "Shame you can't see because now she has to go home." I felt Dad grip my arm and start to drag me off, I could smell the alcohol.

"Let go of me! I'm not going! Please don't let him take me!" I begged to a nearby stranger, almost crying I was so scared of Dad. Nobody helped me, I was all-alone.

"Where have you been for the past two days?" Dad asked once he finally dragged me outside.

"At a place where I am actually wanted! Dad I'm scared shitless of you! Please stop drinking Dad, you scare me."

"Oh I scare you now do I? Come on we're going home!"

"NO! Let go of me!" I started crying and then kicked him really hard in the "family jewels" before running back inside to look for Two-Bit.

"Have you seen Two-Bit?"

"Upstairs with his girlfriend" The guy grinned sickly, "Wish I could join in" I gave him a disgusted look before going upstairs. I could hear footsteps following me and when I looked back it was Dad, crouching over slightly. I pounded on all the doors and started screaming Two-Bits name.

"Two-Bit! HELP!" Suddenly a door flew open and Two-Bit came running out. I ran straight over to him and hid behind him as Dad came up to the floor.

"Now Celeste, come home with me, stop making a scene." I cowered behind Two-Bit,

"I will never go with you! Please don't let him take me." I pleaded to Two- Bit. Two-Bit nodded his head, of course he wouldn't let Dad take me!

"She isn't going with you! She belongs here, not with you! Go home or else have the gang on your tail"

"Gang of guys I suppose it is too. Celeste you're such a slut, always were and always will be." That hurt. I looked away so Dad couldn't see my tears.

"I will get you back Celeste, you are my daughter and no one is going to take you away." With that he stumbled back down the stairs.

"I'm sorry Two-Bit. I know I'm just a hassle with Dad hot on my trail." Two-Bit hugged me tight,

"Don't be sorry, we don't care about your Dad! We will protect you and we will never think any less of you" I nodded and wiped away the tears that were threatening to fall. I then noticed Kayla standing in the doorway looking mighty awkward. I grinned at this site,

"Well I am just going to leave you two to have some more fun. I'll be downstairs when you're ready ok?"

"Sure. Don't get into anymore trouble" He grinned before returning back to Kayla and the bedroom. I watched with a kind of sadness. Two-Bit wasn't going to be there all the time for me anymore, he had Kayla now. I walked down the stairs disgusted in myself yet still feeling sad.

A/N: FINALLY!!! Ok hope you liked it!! I know it was heaps of drama and stuff but I was in a dramey mood, lol!