Disclaimer: Same as last chapter

Chapter 6- Last Moments

Darry was up early the next morning. I got a little later them him, but we were equally quiet. It didn't take Mr. Scoldman long to get to our house (or maybe I got up later than I thought, I dunno).

" Darry" I said before he opened the door, "We don't have to do this."

"Really? And what is your alternative?" he asked sarcastically.

He must have thought I was joking but, for once in my life, I wasn't. I was serious about not wanting to get taken away. For once my eyes weren't dancing and bright. My once happy-go-lucky smile had vanished. I wasn't myself at all.

" I'll sneak out the back, hide out at Steve's or someone's house for the day and come back tonight" I responded seriously.

"And what am I supposed to tell him" Darry asked, pointing at the door.

" I don't know" I said, " Tell him I left during the night or whatever. Your smart, you'll think of something."

Darry didn't take my bait though.

" I'm sorry Pepsi-Cola but we can't break the law anymore. If you go with him I promise you I will find some way to get you back."

I started crying in spite of myself again and as I looked at Darry for help, I think I saw a glistening tear run down his cheek. He opened the door nonetheless and greeted Mr. Scoldman with a "hello", but from the moment he opened the door, everything changed.

A/N: Poor Soda. His own brother won't even fight for him. Hope to have the next chapter up soon, Please review.

P.S. Once again I am sorry for the shortness of the chapters (What is wrong!) randomly starts checking to make sure all words are in story