And So It Begins

Like I said before, I'm gonna tell you everything. How I felt, how the gang felt, basically how the whole damned world felt. They told you how they felt too, fucking rioters and shit.
Mr. Winston, we need to check your temperature
This time its that nice black haired nurse. The one that reminds me of Mrs. Curtis. Like a mom...
I open my mouth and allow her to slide the glass thermometer under my tongue. The urge to bite down on it passed a long time ago. She stands there and fills the silence with her voice for a minute or two
101.4..very good, its gone down since yesterday
She smiles like this is very good news, and I guess it is. I don't notice when I have fevers anymore unless they're really high.
All right, I'll leave you alone to rest now
She smiles and smooths out the bed sheets then left.

Hey Dal
I know this time it wasn't a nurse. They either call me Mr. Winston or don't call me anything at all.
Hey Two Bit
He walks over to the bed and drops something. I lean over and pick it up. It's a Playboy.
Figured you'd want something to read he said with a smirk
And you just had to get me this one?
He nods.
Seemed like the next best thing

I took the magazine and stuck it behind my pillow.
The other guys wanted to come down...but you know...work and school he says to me.
Is it a school day?
You lose track of time in here.
Yeah, I went for a few hours but didn't think I was getting anything out of it today
Really..what about that new gym teacher?
The one with the...he makes a motion with his hands.
Yeah, her
Out sick

Yeah..she is one fine piece of ass
We talked a little more and then he had to go home and watch his little sister Jamie.

For the sake of not sounding like a pansy, I'm glad the guys stop by a lot. They keep me updated about everything, and it's just nice to know that you have friends. Things have changed since I first moved here. That's enough talking about that though.
I said I'd tell you the whole story, but I guess that fits in somewhere. All right, I'll tell you as much as I can before I croak.
It's a joke people.


*8 months earlier*


Have a good nap Dally?
I opened one eye and then hit Steve.
What the hell was that for!
Felt like it, and I did
I sat up on the Curtis' couch.
How long have I been asleep?
Forever, Johnnycakes got laid Two Bit joked
Johnny blushed dark red.
Good for you kid I said
Come on guys...I'm not like you...I want it to be something special...
He's never said anything like this before. We all look at him with shocked expressions.
I'm gonna go out for a smoke he said and walked outside
Come on guys..quit teasing him about it Pony mumbled.
He always sticks up for Johnny and vice versa
But its fun Two Bit said
The kids got a point...Johnny's the...sensitive type Steve remarked
Was it just me or did Pony perk up a little at that?
Ok, I won't tease him Two Bit said
That's good Pony whispered
As much Two Bit added
I saw Soda break out in a grin and Steve just shook his head. Pony just sighed then smiled a little as Two Bit ruffled his hair. Then he scowled and tried to fix it.
Speakin' of Johnny, I'm gonna go see how he's doing I said to no one really and went outside.

Got another Johnny? I asked as he finished his cigarette.
He nodded and held the pack out to me. I took one and lit it.
Don't let the guys get to you, they don't mean nothin' by it

He looks at me curiously to see if I'm going to say anything else, but that's all the good advice and kindness I can give. Even though Johnny is like a little brother to me, but he knows he shouldn't expect much.
You don't think I...

Like guys?
What like gay? No. You and Pony seemed to almost have a thing for each other, but now he and that Noel chick seem pretty close
We're just friends, I don't like him like that he said softly
Hey look, its none of my business who you like, but I don't think you're gay

He lit another cigarette. I looked down at our feet to see two other butts. They were both his and Johnny only chain smokes like that when he's nervous about something.
Hey don't worry about it, the gang's not gonna abandon you or anything
He doesn't say anything for a long time.
Just thinking he mutters finally
To my relief he doesn't light another.
I'm going back in, you comin?
Yeah sure
We both went back in to find everyone sitting around watching tv.
See, this is why he's great...here it is 1984 already and Mickey Mouse is still on Two Bit declared triumphantly
Everyone else rolled their eyes. We're all too used to Two Bit's Mickey Mouse adoration speeches.
Weren't you reading some book about 1984? Soda asked his younger brother
Yeah, 1984 by George Orwell
What'd it say bout good ole Steve asked him but kept his eyes to the tv.
Yeah, Pony what's it about?
You could see the curiousity sparked in Soda's eyes. He had to drop out to help support their family, so he's always interested in what Pony's reading and such. He must be interested all the time, because I don't think I've ever seen Pony without a book by him somewhere.
It's about government control Pony said

Now Two Bit looked interested.

Pony told us the rest of the book.
A/N its too early to remember plots.
How many times have you read it? Johnny asked
Pony replied with a small grin
Big brother's watching you Steve said mockingly
Pony frowned a little then suddenly smiled.
Actually...he is...if I don't finish my english paper by the time Darry's home, he'll be pissed to hell.
With that, he walked into the kitchen to finish it.
Anyone else up for hunting a little action tonight? I asked
I'm game Steve said
Yeah, sounds like fun Two Bit said, not really paying attention.
Ok, hey Matthews is there any more beer?
Yeah, fridge
I walked into the kitchen and got one of the beers we keep here. Darry doesn't care, I think he drinks a few himself.
Whats the paper about? I asked Pony as I opened my beer
He looked up and gave me an almost sheepish look




That's the first chapter. For the sake of....ok I don't know what its for the sake of...I'm going slow. Sort of.
Anyway, please tell me what you think.

Fyre