Ok here is my little beginning of chapter author's note.for Nightgoddess99
I'm sooo thrilled that you read my story because I simply LOVE yours. And I
do care about you being allergic to pistachios.that must suck. Anyway thank
you everyone who reviewed it makes me feel awesome when I get reviews.good
ones too. :o) thanks! Oh and guess what.I just planned out the rest of my
life for myself.I will move to California.and live on a spot where The
Karate Kid once stood.and I'll live there in a tent. and if you want to
visit me you have to bow to the Karate Kid statue and wear Karate Kid
shirts and sing my Karate Kid praise song. And whenever you wish to speak
you must say "Mrs. Karate Kid I wish to speak. I promise what I have to say
has to do with The Karate Kid's wonderfulness." Muahahahahaha. Ok on with
the story.
Johnny's POV
Last night we all decided to crash at Ponyboy's house. I slept on the floor but I didn't mind. Dally slept on the couch though and once his arm slipped off the couch and whacked me in the face. That kind of hurt. Anyway, when I woke up Darry had made bacon and there was some chocolate cake but I wasn't too hungry so I just had 4 pieces of bacon.
We were all joking around and acting crazy when the doorbell rang. I followed the guys to the door and was surprised to see Beverly-Reigh and another girl standing there. After Two-Bit let them in I went back and took my place on the couch next to Dally. When Darry asked the girls to sit Beverly-Reigh sat down right next to ME. ME out of everyone else here! I swear my heart skipped a beat.
Dally put his arm across her shoulder. He smiled mischievously at her. I felt like punching him in the face but I wouldn't dare. Not unless I wanted my front teeth knocked out.
"So Beverly, what is it you came here to talk to me about?" Dally asked playfully.
"Well.first of all it's Beverly-REIGH. And don't forget it. And second of all I came to see what everybody ELSE was doing." Beverly-Reigh answered removing his arm from around her shoulder. That must have took guts! I would never have said that too Dally if it were me. But surprisingly Dally just scowled and shut up. Now that's what I call power. Beverly-Reigh had complete control over Dally and everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon everyone got to talking about different things. Soda and Beverly- Reigh's friend, Shannon, were yapping about anything that came to mind. Soda is a ladies' man but the girl was only 14.I knew because she was going to be in the same grade as me this year. And Ponyboy kept eyeing Shannon in a strange way. I hope there wasn't going to be a huge battle for her. I mean Soda and Ponyboy are really close.they don't need a girl to come between them. But I wasn't paying to much attention to them. I was too conscious of Beverly-Reigh sitting right there beside me. We were hip to hip. I wouldn't be able to move even if Dally had threatened to knock me unconscious. I was perfectly comfortable right next to her. Well actually I was really nervous but in a comfortable way.
Beverly-Reigh's POV
I sat between Johnny and Dallas but I didn't expect that Dallas Winston kid to get fresh with me. I shot him down after he put his arm around me. I really hate being called Beverly.I don't mind nicknames like Bev or Bevvy but Beverly always bugged me. Beverly-Reigh was my whole first name. My middle name was Laurel but I hate it. It sounds stupid. Anyway, after I told him off he shut up and everyone kind of stared at me in amazement before going back to what they were doing.
Shannon looked over to me and smiled a big bright smile. I could tell she was having the time of her life talking to Sodapop. They were sitting rather close and I felt like reminding him she was only 14 but I didn't want to ruin it for Shannon. Anyway I was too wound up in Johnny. I could faintly feel his nervousness through the wall he made around his own feelings. What could he possibly be nervous about? I did notice he was sort of tensed up sitting by me. I don't know why either.I showered so I didn't think I smelled bad or anything. After a few minutes I couldn't take the lack of conversation going on. So I worked up my courage and started a conversation.
"So Johnny.are you excited about school starting up again soon?" I asked. School actually wouldn't be back for another 2 weeks.
"Not really." Was all I got in reply. I guess he wasn't much of a conversationalist. Oh well maybe it just wasn't his kind of topic. I tried to think of something else to ask.
"Do you play any sports?" I tried again.
"Nope." He answered. It wasn't a bored or an annoyed 'nope' though. More like a nervous don't-know-what-to-say 'nope'. Luckily Ponyboy saw my struggle to converse with Johnny and came to help out.
"Johnny, tell her about that awesome touch-down you made in football yesterday!" , said Ponyboy. Johnny kind of blushed a little, but it was hardly noticeable because of his darkly tanned skin.
I smiled and said, "Yeah Johnny tell me about it." He kind of smiled humbly.
"It wasn't nothing really." He mumbled.
"Heck it wasn't nothing. He outran everyone. We didn't know he had it in him!" Ponyboy pried.
"Yeah that was pretty sweet." Steve added. Johnny only blushed more. Then, Two-Bit 'awww'ed when he noticed Johnny turning red. This only caused Johnny turn blush more. I thought it was absolutely adorable.
"Really it was nothing. I only made one touch-down." Johnny stated, still keeping his voice to a quiet mumble. It was really fun to watch him squirm under all the attention. I always find that cute.
"He's a little shy, Bevvy, don't take it personal." Darry said from the doorway into the kitchen where he was watching the scene with amusement.
I stopped for a second to look at Darry. He had called me Bevvy. I hadn't been called that since just before my mom died. She always called me Bevvy. Everyone kind of got quiet when they saw that torturing Johnny was done with and something else was happening now.
"My mother used to call me that." I said flatly. I wasn't going to cry in front of them or anything. But it did sound weird to be called Bevvy again.
"Oh.I-I'm sorry." Darry apologized realizing his mistake.
"No don't worry about it." I said sincerely. I didn't want him feeling bad about it or anything. Actually it felt really good to be called my nickname again. I just couldn't help wondering what had made Darry call me Bevvy. I never told him anyone called me that. It was just strange, that's all. He said it like he had called me Bevvy every day of my life. Just like my mother had.
"Hey! Anyone want to go for a walk? Give Beverly-Reigh a tour of the town?" Two-Bit said trying to change the subject. I guess it was just a bit too serious for his liking. Everyone nodded and stood up. Some went to get shoes on or grab light jackets even though it was pretty warm out. Darry had to stay behind to get ready for work but Soda and Steve didn't need to work until Saturday. It was their boss's daughter's birthday that day so they all got the day off. We headed out the door and started walking down the sidewalk in a big group. We must have looked funny with 6 guys and only 2 girls. I asked if we could take a route that wouldn't lead us past "The House" so that we wouldn't get caught. The guys agreed that was a good idea so they said our first stop of the day would be a place called The Dingo. I didn't know what the heck that was but they unanimously agreed to go there first. I walked next to Johnny, behind Shannon and Soda (who were still talking a mile a minute), but in front of Dally. Dally seemed to be walking extra close on my heels thought but I couldn't speed up or else I'd step on Shannon's heel so I just tried to ignore him "accidentally" stepping on the back of my shoe every few minutes.
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Ok guys this is all for this chapter. I'm tired and I have to get ready. Hope you like it. Bubbye and please review. Bye now.
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Johnny's POV
Last night we all decided to crash at Ponyboy's house. I slept on the floor but I didn't mind. Dally slept on the couch though and once his arm slipped off the couch and whacked me in the face. That kind of hurt. Anyway, when I woke up Darry had made bacon and there was some chocolate cake but I wasn't too hungry so I just had 4 pieces of bacon.
We were all joking around and acting crazy when the doorbell rang. I followed the guys to the door and was surprised to see Beverly-Reigh and another girl standing there. After Two-Bit let them in I went back and took my place on the couch next to Dally. When Darry asked the girls to sit Beverly-Reigh sat down right next to ME. ME out of everyone else here! I swear my heart skipped a beat.
Dally put his arm across her shoulder. He smiled mischievously at her. I felt like punching him in the face but I wouldn't dare. Not unless I wanted my front teeth knocked out.
"So Beverly, what is it you came here to talk to me about?" Dally asked playfully.
"Well.first of all it's Beverly-REIGH. And don't forget it. And second of all I came to see what everybody ELSE was doing." Beverly-Reigh answered removing his arm from around her shoulder. That must have took guts! I would never have said that too Dally if it were me. But surprisingly Dally just scowled and shut up. Now that's what I call power. Beverly-Reigh had complete control over Dally and everyone in the room breathed a sigh of relief.
Soon everyone got to talking about different things. Soda and Beverly- Reigh's friend, Shannon, were yapping about anything that came to mind. Soda is a ladies' man but the girl was only 14.I knew because she was going to be in the same grade as me this year. And Ponyboy kept eyeing Shannon in a strange way. I hope there wasn't going to be a huge battle for her. I mean Soda and Ponyboy are really close.they don't need a girl to come between them. But I wasn't paying to much attention to them. I was too conscious of Beverly-Reigh sitting right there beside me. We were hip to hip. I wouldn't be able to move even if Dally had threatened to knock me unconscious. I was perfectly comfortable right next to her. Well actually I was really nervous but in a comfortable way.
Beverly-Reigh's POV
I sat between Johnny and Dallas but I didn't expect that Dallas Winston kid to get fresh with me. I shot him down after he put his arm around me. I really hate being called Beverly.I don't mind nicknames like Bev or Bevvy but Beverly always bugged me. Beverly-Reigh was my whole first name. My middle name was Laurel but I hate it. It sounds stupid. Anyway, after I told him off he shut up and everyone kind of stared at me in amazement before going back to what they were doing.
Shannon looked over to me and smiled a big bright smile. I could tell she was having the time of her life talking to Sodapop. They were sitting rather close and I felt like reminding him she was only 14 but I didn't want to ruin it for Shannon. Anyway I was too wound up in Johnny. I could faintly feel his nervousness through the wall he made around his own feelings. What could he possibly be nervous about? I did notice he was sort of tensed up sitting by me. I don't know why either.I showered so I didn't think I smelled bad or anything. After a few minutes I couldn't take the lack of conversation going on. So I worked up my courage and started a conversation.
"So Johnny.are you excited about school starting up again soon?" I asked. School actually wouldn't be back for another 2 weeks.
"Not really." Was all I got in reply. I guess he wasn't much of a conversationalist. Oh well maybe it just wasn't his kind of topic. I tried to think of something else to ask.
"Do you play any sports?" I tried again.
"Nope." He answered. It wasn't a bored or an annoyed 'nope' though. More like a nervous don't-know-what-to-say 'nope'. Luckily Ponyboy saw my struggle to converse with Johnny and came to help out.
"Johnny, tell her about that awesome touch-down you made in football yesterday!" , said Ponyboy. Johnny kind of blushed a little, but it was hardly noticeable because of his darkly tanned skin.
I smiled and said, "Yeah Johnny tell me about it." He kind of smiled humbly.
"It wasn't nothing really." He mumbled.
"Heck it wasn't nothing. He outran everyone. We didn't know he had it in him!" Ponyboy pried.
"Yeah that was pretty sweet." Steve added. Johnny only blushed more. Then, Two-Bit 'awww'ed when he noticed Johnny turning red. This only caused Johnny turn blush more. I thought it was absolutely adorable.
"Really it was nothing. I only made one touch-down." Johnny stated, still keeping his voice to a quiet mumble. It was really fun to watch him squirm under all the attention. I always find that cute.
"He's a little shy, Bevvy, don't take it personal." Darry said from the doorway into the kitchen where he was watching the scene with amusement.
I stopped for a second to look at Darry. He had called me Bevvy. I hadn't been called that since just before my mom died. She always called me Bevvy. Everyone kind of got quiet when they saw that torturing Johnny was done with and something else was happening now.
"My mother used to call me that." I said flatly. I wasn't going to cry in front of them or anything. But it did sound weird to be called Bevvy again.
"Oh.I-I'm sorry." Darry apologized realizing his mistake.
"No don't worry about it." I said sincerely. I didn't want him feeling bad about it or anything. Actually it felt really good to be called my nickname again. I just couldn't help wondering what had made Darry call me Bevvy. I never told him anyone called me that. It was just strange, that's all. He said it like he had called me Bevvy every day of my life. Just like my mother had.
"Hey! Anyone want to go for a walk? Give Beverly-Reigh a tour of the town?" Two-Bit said trying to change the subject. I guess it was just a bit too serious for his liking. Everyone nodded and stood up. Some went to get shoes on or grab light jackets even though it was pretty warm out. Darry had to stay behind to get ready for work but Soda and Steve didn't need to work until Saturday. It was their boss's daughter's birthday that day so they all got the day off. We headed out the door and started walking down the sidewalk in a big group. We must have looked funny with 6 guys and only 2 girls. I asked if we could take a route that wouldn't lead us past "The House" so that we wouldn't get caught. The guys agreed that was a good idea so they said our first stop of the day would be a place called The Dingo. I didn't know what the heck that was but they unanimously agreed to go there first. I walked next to Johnny, behind Shannon and Soda (who were still talking a mile a minute), but in front of Dally. Dally seemed to be walking extra close on my heels thought but I couldn't speed up or else I'd step on Shannon's heel so I just tried to ignore him "accidentally" stepping on the back of my shoe every few minutes.
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Ok guys this is all for this chapter. I'm tired and I have to get ready. Hope you like it. Bubbye and please review. Bye now.
~E~