Summary: Akasha is feared by most students and bullied by others, what will
happen when Ponyboy begins to talk to her.
A/N: Hope you all enjoy this chapter!
Disclaimer: Own no one xept Akasha and Zara and people you don't recognise!!
Chapter four
"Come on, let's go to the movies tonight. It's Friday night and what better way to spend it then at the movies!" Soda exclaimed to us. I had met Johnny, Steve and Darry.
"I have to go home. Uncle Greg is probably expecting me home"
"Oh that's no good! Why don't you tell him you are going out tonight?" I thought it over,
"I'm not sure if he will let me, but I will try" I stood up and made my way to the door.
"Pony be a gentleman! Walk her home and back if she is allowed" Soda commented, grinning. I turned red with Pony, but he did get off the couch and started to walk me home. It was rather silent most of the way home because I was trying to avoid any thoughts of actually liking him and he just seemed nervous.
"Well I will be back in two seconds" I said and ducked into the house. Zara was on the couch, flicking through channels.
"Woah! Hey Akasha! What's with the clothes?"
"I took your advice and decided to fit in. Now I have friends and they asked me to the movies. Can I go, please?"
"Here's some money for it, but ask Uncle Greg if you can go"
"Thanks Zara!" I was getting excited. I hadn't been to the movies in a long time. I found Uncle Greg bending over papers at the kitchen table. They looked like bills.
"Uncle Greg, could I please go to the movies with Ponyboy and his friends. Please?"
"A boy? I'm not sure. Do I get to meet him?"
"Oh. Ok then. I will just go get him" I walked back outside, "Can you please come in and meet Uncle Greg? He just needs to feel more comfortable"
"Are you sure he will let you go out with me?"
"Well will soon see" I unintentionally grabbed his hand and led him into the kitchen. Once I realised I was still holding his hand; I dropped it turning very red.
"Uncle Greg this is Ponyboy, Ponyboy this is Uncle Greg"
"Pleased to meet you, sir" Ponyboy said, holding out his hand. Pony had manners! Luckily Uncle Greg didn't comment on Pony's name. He shook Pony's hand and then looked at me,
"Well don't be back to late" I hugged Uncle Greg
"Thanks! See you tomorrow!" Uncle Greg smiled kindly and with that we left.
"So this is going to be a fun night then"
"Yeah and he didn't even give you a time to be home. He doesn't seem to be very strict"
"He trusts me" And if he does then I get angry with him for trying to be like my father, I added silently.
"Well that's good then" There was an awkward silence that lasted until we go back to Pony's.
"Well we will take it you can go" Soda commented from the couch. I nodded, "Let's go then! The movie starts in ten minutes! We'll take our cars to the drive-in" Soda winked at Pony. Two-Bit, Steve and Soda piled into Darry's pick up truck while Pony, Johnny, Dally and I piled into Dallys car. Johnny and Dally sat in the front while Pony and I sat in the back. This movie was going to be great!
Dally scared me with his driving, he sped around corners and scared the shit out of me. I was glad once we got to the movies because Dally had to stop driving. The movie was just some lame beach movie so they were all shouting out the window to each other. Pony and I were quiet in the back seat.
"Great movie" I commented, pretending to watch it. Pony laughed,
"Sure" I grinned at him, but went back to watching the movie. I felt his hand move onto mine and I confirmed that it was hand when I looked down. I blushed, but didn't move my hand.
"I like you, Akasha"
"I like you to, Pony" My smile faltered as he leaned in. I had never kissed a boy before. I started to freak out but stopped as soon as his lips touched mine. I heard a wolf whistle come from the other car and noticed everyone had gone quiet. We pulled away and both turned as red as a tomato.
"Way to go, Pony!" Soda yelled from the truck. I hated the attention that we had suddenly attracted.
"Well we'll leave you two alone!" Soda said and started yelling at Dally again. I was thankful for the diversion of attention. I laughed softly,
"You should see how red you are" Although it was dark, there were lights around, lighting up his face.
"You can't talk" My hands lifted to my face and I grinned, embarrassed.
"Well then, that was nice" I commented, leaning in again. What happened in the movie from then on I missed because I was to busy with Pony. We talked, joked and kissed. It was the most fun I had had in a while and I was happy for a while.
"Ok movie's over, we're going home" I squeezed Pony's hand because I was scared of Dally's driving.
"Don't worry, he's never been in an accident" He whispered to me, reassuringly. I smiled; well that was good to know I suppose! After the ten minute drive home, I hopped out of the car just glad to be out of there.
"Well I had better be going home"
"You can't work home alone! It's dangerous!"
"And it will be dangerous for you to!"
"Why don't you stay over then?" Pony offered. I would have loved to but I knew I would be in so much trouble.
"I can't, sorry"
"I will drive you home" Soda offered, obviously listening to our conversation. So much for privacy around here!
"Are you sure?"
"Yup! But hang around for a little bit. It's only ten!"
"Oh um ok then" I wasn't sure what time Uncle Greg wanted me home, but I suppose he would be asleep by the time I got in anyway.
We walked into the house and instantly Steve and Soda went to playing poker, Two-Bit turned the TV and Dally and Johnny went to watch TV. Pony and I went to his bedroom.
"So this is your room?"
"Sure is. Soda's too. We share it" I nodded and sat on the edge of his bed. We spent the next two hours, joking, laughing and making out.
"Pony! It's midnight, we best be getting Akasha back home" I was sad to leave, I really enjoyed Pony's company.
"Well, will I see you tomorrow?" Pony asked, hopefully. I smiled and nodded,
"Of course you will. Good night, Pony" I pecked him on the lips and followed Soda out the door. Once we were in the truck he started to fire questions at me,
"Do you really like Pony?"
"Yup"
"Why did you decide to dress like a greaser?"
"I want to be accepted"
"By Pony?"
"Yes and others"
"Why do you live with your Uncle?"
"That is none of your business" I snapped. He looked kind of hurt. "Sorry but that is something that I don't want to share with everyone"
"Fair enough. You know our parents are dead to if that's what happened" Why was he pushing it?
"Please be quiet. I'm sorry but I don't want to think about it"
"Ok then. Sorry. I have to tell you something though, Akasha. You are a nice enough girl and I just thought you ought to know-" He paused and I knew something bad was going to come. "Pony has been getting some more money and I don't know where from but once I saw him talking to a Soc girl and before he said he didn't like you all that much" I knew it! I couldn't hold back the tears. Pony didn't even like me; he was probably brushing his teeth thoroughly now. Nicole had paid him to be my friend. Soda stopped at my house,
"I'm sorry" I opened the door and ran to my house. I grabbed the spare key and ran to my bedroom. I covered my head with my pillow and bawled my eyes out. Of course it wasn't proven that Pony was doing it, but I was pretty sure he had been paid too. What hurt more was that Soda said Pony didn't really like me before.
"Fucken greaser's" I mumbled. I cried for maybe half an hour before falling asleep. At one there was a knock on the door. Uncle Greg and Zara had gone out for lunch, I had been invited but I didn't want to go out. I walked down in my boxers and singlet. I opened the door to find Pony there, smiling.
"Go to hell" I said before slamming the door on him. Pony opened the door and came in, a look of confusion on his face.
"What's wrong?" He came to wrap his arms around me but I pushed him away.
"You fucken sleaze. You don't like me and we both know it. You only like the money you are getting from Nicole to pretend that we are friends"
"Who told you?"
"That doesn't matter. Get the fuck out of my house" I was going to start crying again and I knew it.
"I was in it for the money, but I really like you now, Akasha" I punched him. I had never punched anyone, just slapped, but he had hurt me so much.
"Go home you fucken sleaze" Pony looked at me, shocked but he turned and left. I collapsed on the couch, crying and hating everything again. Nicole made me look like a fool and Pony helped her. His friends weren't my friends and never would be. Nobody could ever like me without money and that thought saddened me. What was I doing wrong? All I knew was that if I had the guts I wouldn't still be here.
I walked up to my room and slept until I was woken up by Uncle Greg to inform me I had a visitor.
A/N: Who is it? Hope you are enjoying it!
A/N: Hope you all enjoy this chapter!
Disclaimer: Own no one xept Akasha and Zara and people you don't recognise!!
Chapter four
"Come on, let's go to the movies tonight. It's Friday night and what better way to spend it then at the movies!" Soda exclaimed to us. I had met Johnny, Steve and Darry.
"I have to go home. Uncle Greg is probably expecting me home"
"Oh that's no good! Why don't you tell him you are going out tonight?" I thought it over,
"I'm not sure if he will let me, but I will try" I stood up and made my way to the door.
"Pony be a gentleman! Walk her home and back if she is allowed" Soda commented, grinning. I turned red with Pony, but he did get off the couch and started to walk me home. It was rather silent most of the way home because I was trying to avoid any thoughts of actually liking him and he just seemed nervous.
"Well I will be back in two seconds" I said and ducked into the house. Zara was on the couch, flicking through channels.
"Woah! Hey Akasha! What's with the clothes?"
"I took your advice and decided to fit in. Now I have friends and they asked me to the movies. Can I go, please?"
"Here's some money for it, but ask Uncle Greg if you can go"
"Thanks Zara!" I was getting excited. I hadn't been to the movies in a long time. I found Uncle Greg bending over papers at the kitchen table. They looked like bills.
"Uncle Greg, could I please go to the movies with Ponyboy and his friends. Please?"
"A boy? I'm not sure. Do I get to meet him?"
"Oh. Ok then. I will just go get him" I walked back outside, "Can you please come in and meet Uncle Greg? He just needs to feel more comfortable"
"Are you sure he will let you go out with me?"
"Well will soon see" I unintentionally grabbed his hand and led him into the kitchen. Once I realised I was still holding his hand; I dropped it turning very red.
"Uncle Greg this is Ponyboy, Ponyboy this is Uncle Greg"
"Pleased to meet you, sir" Ponyboy said, holding out his hand. Pony had manners! Luckily Uncle Greg didn't comment on Pony's name. He shook Pony's hand and then looked at me,
"Well don't be back to late" I hugged Uncle Greg
"Thanks! See you tomorrow!" Uncle Greg smiled kindly and with that we left.
"So this is going to be a fun night then"
"Yeah and he didn't even give you a time to be home. He doesn't seem to be very strict"
"He trusts me" And if he does then I get angry with him for trying to be like my father, I added silently.
"Well that's good then" There was an awkward silence that lasted until we go back to Pony's.
"Well we will take it you can go" Soda commented from the couch. I nodded, "Let's go then! The movie starts in ten minutes! We'll take our cars to the drive-in" Soda winked at Pony. Two-Bit, Steve and Soda piled into Darry's pick up truck while Pony, Johnny, Dally and I piled into Dallys car. Johnny and Dally sat in the front while Pony and I sat in the back. This movie was going to be great!
Dally scared me with his driving, he sped around corners and scared the shit out of me. I was glad once we got to the movies because Dally had to stop driving. The movie was just some lame beach movie so they were all shouting out the window to each other. Pony and I were quiet in the back seat.
"Great movie" I commented, pretending to watch it. Pony laughed,
"Sure" I grinned at him, but went back to watching the movie. I felt his hand move onto mine and I confirmed that it was hand when I looked down. I blushed, but didn't move my hand.
"I like you, Akasha"
"I like you to, Pony" My smile faltered as he leaned in. I had never kissed a boy before. I started to freak out but stopped as soon as his lips touched mine. I heard a wolf whistle come from the other car and noticed everyone had gone quiet. We pulled away and both turned as red as a tomato.
"Way to go, Pony!" Soda yelled from the truck. I hated the attention that we had suddenly attracted.
"Well we'll leave you two alone!" Soda said and started yelling at Dally again. I was thankful for the diversion of attention. I laughed softly,
"You should see how red you are" Although it was dark, there were lights around, lighting up his face.
"You can't talk" My hands lifted to my face and I grinned, embarrassed.
"Well then, that was nice" I commented, leaning in again. What happened in the movie from then on I missed because I was to busy with Pony. We talked, joked and kissed. It was the most fun I had had in a while and I was happy for a while.
"Ok movie's over, we're going home" I squeezed Pony's hand because I was scared of Dally's driving.
"Don't worry, he's never been in an accident" He whispered to me, reassuringly. I smiled; well that was good to know I suppose! After the ten minute drive home, I hopped out of the car just glad to be out of there.
"Well I had better be going home"
"You can't work home alone! It's dangerous!"
"And it will be dangerous for you to!"
"Why don't you stay over then?" Pony offered. I would have loved to but I knew I would be in so much trouble.
"I can't, sorry"
"I will drive you home" Soda offered, obviously listening to our conversation. So much for privacy around here!
"Are you sure?"
"Yup! But hang around for a little bit. It's only ten!"
"Oh um ok then" I wasn't sure what time Uncle Greg wanted me home, but I suppose he would be asleep by the time I got in anyway.
We walked into the house and instantly Steve and Soda went to playing poker, Two-Bit turned the TV and Dally and Johnny went to watch TV. Pony and I went to his bedroom.
"So this is your room?"
"Sure is. Soda's too. We share it" I nodded and sat on the edge of his bed. We spent the next two hours, joking, laughing and making out.
"Pony! It's midnight, we best be getting Akasha back home" I was sad to leave, I really enjoyed Pony's company.
"Well, will I see you tomorrow?" Pony asked, hopefully. I smiled and nodded,
"Of course you will. Good night, Pony" I pecked him on the lips and followed Soda out the door. Once we were in the truck he started to fire questions at me,
"Do you really like Pony?"
"Yup"
"Why did you decide to dress like a greaser?"
"I want to be accepted"
"By Pony?"
"Yes and others"
"Why do you live with your Uncle?"
"That is none of your business" I snapped. He looked kind of hurt. "Sorry but that is something that I don't want to share with everyone"
"Fair enough. You know our parents are dead to if that's what happened" Why was he pushing it?
"Please be quiet. I'm sorry but I don't want to think about it"
"Ok then. Sorry. I have to tell you something though, Akasha. You are a nice enough girl and I just thought you ought to know-" He paused and I knew something bad was going to come. "Pony has been getting some more money and I don't know where from but once I saw him talking to a Soc girl and before he said he didn't like you all that much" I knew it! I couldn't hold back the tears. Pony didn't even like me; he was probably brushing his teeth thoroughly now. Nicole had paid him to be my friend. Soda stopped at my house,
"I'm sorry" I opened the door and ran to my house. I grabbed the spare key and ran to my bedroom. I covered my head with my pillow and bawled my eyes out. Of course it wasn't proven that Pony was doing it, but I was pretty sure he had been paid too. What hurt more was that Soda said Pony didn't really like me before.
"Fucken greaser's" I mumbled. I cried for maybe half an hour before falling asleep. At one there was a knock on the door. Uncle Greg and Zara had gone out for lunch, I had been invited but I didn't want to go out. I walked down in my boxers and singlet. I opened the door to find Pony there, smiling.
"Go to hell" I said before slamming the door on him. Pony opened the door and came in, a look of confusion on his face.
"What's wrong?" He came to wrap his arms around me but I pushed him away.
"You fucken sleaze. You don't like me and we both know it. You only like the money you are getting from Nicole to pretend that we are friends"
"Who told you?"
"That doesn't matter. Get the fuck out of my house" I was going to start crying again and I knew it.
"I was in it for the money, but I really like you now, Akasha" I punched him. I had never punched anyone, just slapped, but he had hurt me so much.
"Go home you fucken sleaze" Pony looked at me, shocked but he turned and left. I collapsed on the couch, crying and hating everything again. Nicole made me look like a fool and Pony helped her. His friends weren't my friends and never would be. Nobody could ever like me without money and that thought saddened me. What was I doing wrong? All I knew was that if I had the guts I wouldn't still be here.
I walked up to my room and slept until I was woken up by Uncle Greg to inform me I had a visitor.
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