Don't Walk Away

Darry pulled up to the train station on the outskirts of Tulsa. He had gotten the letter from his Auntie in Michigan only days before explaining that Bailey Clare would be on the train and living with his family for a couple of months. His auntie Jade only caused trouble for his father years before, and she never wanted any part with the Curtis boys.

Auntie Jade at the tender age of 16 left her family to marry some rich man, after that Darry's father never forgave her for her stupid mistake. Auntie Jade had already six children and Bailey Clare was the youngest and was Ponyboy's age. He couldn't believe that he would have her to handle now but didn't complain. (Curtis boy's parents dead by now) He still hadn't told Sodapop or Ponyboy. Since the past year had been so tuff on the gang with more fights then ever with the socs you couldn't blame them. (Before Johnny and Dally die)

He parked his pickup near the station and hopped out. He wore a tight black shirt, black jeans and a black jacket. He walked to the entrance of the building opened to the cool whoosh of air and loud noises of people. He walked up to the counter and in a gruff voice asked, "Has the noon train from Chicago come in?" The young man behind the counter woke from his trance and said, "I think so, and it was early!" "Thanks" Darry said. Darry walked threw the crowd looking for a girl's face that might look like his own.

Bailey looked around at the girls moving threw the crowd. She wore plain blue jeans and a black sweatshirt. She had wished she could have taken her older sister Mary's dress but Mary had said forget it sister! She pushed her suitcase farther away and played with her long blond hair that was simply pulled back by a brown hair clip. Her shoes were worn in well and she felt very out of place even in this small town. She saw a tall young man looking straight at her. She knew right then that had to be her cousin Darry.

Darry introduced himself, "I'm Darry Curtis, I think you're my cousin am I correct?" Bailey nodded and stood, "Your correct, it's Bailey Clare Parker, but everyone calls my Bailey or Bails for short. Darry grabbed her suitcase and walked out of the station quickly. Bailey gave one look at the truck and asked, "Can I drive?" Darry looked up from the side door and smirked, "Maybe later kid." Bailey had grownup with 4 brothers and only one older sister. Her older sister was 25 now. Bailey was only 15 so when her older cousin said no to the driving she wasn't to upset.

They stayed silent most of the way back to the Curtis house. Darry broke the silence, "I'm not used to girls around the house and I just want to make it clear that you're not to much of an exception." Bailey was used to people over looking her and just nodded.

"Do I get my own room?" she asked.

Darry nodded and turned to her, "Your going to Ponyboy's High school and I expect good grades from you. I don't want anyone flunking anything in this house."

They pulled into the driveway before Bailey could say anything more. She opened the screen door and followed Darry to her room on the top floor. It was bigger then her closet size rooms back at home so it was a big adjustment. She actually had a closet and before she could stop herself, she hugged her cousin. He hugged her back and then pulled away.

In the doorway stood Ponyboy, Johnny and Sodapop. Two-bit was downstairs eating chocolate cake. Ponyboy opened his month and asked, "who that Darry?"

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