They grew up on the outside of Society.

They weren't looking for a fight.

They were looking to belong.

Disclaimer: I am still not S. E. Hinton

Chapter 2

Monday (The day before Johnny's Birthday)

Steph's POV

It was a usual Monday morning, Darry was making breakfast, Ponyboy was looking everywhere for his books, and Soda was setting the table. I of course just sat down in the chair with a book after getting dressed. I had to look 'proper' at school with a skirt and everything, I hate Skirts. No one from the gang was here this morning, Steve was meeting Soda at work and Johnny decided That I needed my bed back. After breakfast Darry and Soda got in the car and went to work. Pony and I always walk to school. As we were walking through the lot Two-bit caught up with us.

"Hey what are you guys doing for Johnny tomorrow?" he asked

"Having the regular party," Ponyboy answered

"I think it should be a surprise party" I said

"How would we pull that off?" Two-bit asked

"Well were having it at our house so Darry and Pony could make the cake and stuff like that. Then you Soda, Steve, and Dally could get the decorations and decorate. I would keep him away from the house." I finished as we reached the school.

"Shoot why didn't I think of that? I'll go tell Steve an' Soda." Two-bit said and ran down to the gas station.

"Where are you gonna take him?" Pony asked

"I haven't got that far yet" I replied, Now come on were gonna be late if ya keep yapping"

That night I went out to the vacant lot, after telling Darry where I was going first. I Love to go out there and sit up against that old up-turned picnic table. I was almost there when I saw a small fire, I smiled I hoped that Johnny would be out here. I brought his Jacket he left before I was awake on Sunday morning. But so I wouldn't get cold I took soda's coat.

"Hey Stranger," Called to him

"Who is it? Oh hey Steph." Johnny replied. He looked really cold.

"Ya know your Supposed to wake me when I still have something of yours not just leave with out it."

"Sorry, It was warm out so I didn't need it right then." He replied

"That's okay, here ya go," I said as I tossed it to him.

"So what are you doin' out here?" he asked as I sat next to him.

"I came to look at the stars. But anyway what do you want to do tomorrow?"

"I dunno, why?"

"Can't a girl just hang out with her best friend?" I replied

"Yeah I guess so," He said and we just sat there for a long time. I started to fall asleep. "Steph come on lets get you back to your house before your brothers come lookn' for ya."

"Okay" I said sleepily. He helped me up and walked me back to the house. No one was up when we got there. He let me go but I just about fell over, so he helped me to my room.

"See you tomorrow Steph" he said

"By Johnny"

A/N I got another chapter coming soon. Tell me what you think.

A Special Thanks to Weirdsista and Aaliyah-Charity my first two reveiwers!!!