1Disclaimer: The only person who can claim anything hereexcept the plot–is S. E. Hinton.
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myhubbyisob: Thanks for reviewing! You guessed right. Lol.
Nelleyram: Thanks! Thanks for pointing out the spelling mistakes, too. I always appreciate that. Sally would've had a heart-attack...
BlacklightingDX: We already talked about it in French class. Lol. How'd the English test go? DO IT FOR JOHNNY, MAN!
Tofucerdan: I didn't really find your review negative. As I've said before, I always appreciate helpful criticism. I made some changes in the description. Hope it's better. Anyway, thanks for reviewing!
Merryw: Thanks, I appreciate it. I like that line, too. Lol. Kind of a bit of foreshadowing...
Dreamer for lyf: That quote came from something I did once...Lol! Thanks for reviewing.
Morino Wakaba: Thankee. I didn't take it seriously. It's kinda of all a big joke to me... Thanks for reviewing.
Martie21: Could you at least tell me why? How are they a disaster? I can only change things when you tell me what needs to be changed. As for respect, that book is my favorite book, and I never tried to be disrespectful to it in any way. This is my first fic. I'm kinda new to this, so please cut me some slack. Thanks for reviewing.
I made some changes to the first chapter. Hope you like 'em. By the Way, two people have commented on my descriptions of the characters. The descriptions are pretty much straight-from-the-book. I'm not complaining. I'm just explaining. Thanks to all of you for reviewing!
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I looked up at Shannon, startled. After all, it wasn't everyday that a pretty Soc girl–like Shannon-invited some kid grease–like me–to a party.Shannon smiled at me, showing perfectly even, white teeth. I managed a weak grin and tried to look tuff. Boy, was she pretty! I had never noticed the way the light shone on her curly brown hair like that. She turned to one of her many friends and started giggling. I wasn't attention. I just kept thinking, "Shannon Sheldon invited me to a party...Shannon Sheldon–a Soc–invited me to a party...Shannon Sheldon..." I looked at the note again. "Don't tell anyone..." Gosh, How could I not tell anyone? I wanted to tell the world!
The rest of the day passed pretty quick. I kinda loused up in my work, though. All I could think about was Shannon Sheldon and her party. I was so deep in my dreamland that I walked right into the front door. "Nice one." Steve said, opening the door. I blushed.
"Hey, Pony! Get a sunburn or sumthin'?" I flushed even more.
"Aw, c'mon. Cut it out, guys..." I whined
"And they tell me to grow up." Two-Bit grumbled. I blushed even more and walked into the kitchen, setting the note carefully on the counter. Steve walked in, laughing at some joke of Two-Bit's.
"What's this, huh?...love note?" Steve smirked and started to open the letter.
"C'mon, give it back, Steve! It doesn't have nothing to do with you!" I rounded on Steve, trying anything to get the note back. Steve only laughed and held it above my head. Two-Bit had come in to the kitchen by then, and Steve started to read.
"Ponyboy Curtis...Awwww...look she puts hearts on the i's!" Steve laughed. I watched, horrified, as Steve continued to read the note out loud. I sure wished Sodapop was there. Soda would never let Steve do anything like this. "...please don't tell anyone I invited you. Sincerely, Shannon Sheldon. What's this girl think–you'll ruin her reputation or sumthin' by telling people she invited you? Dirty little Soc..." Steve started to cuss Shannon out and I snapped. I don't like it when guys talk that way about girls, especially nice girls like Shannon. He had gone too far this time.
"Don't you talk about Shannon that way! Just 'cause she's better than those greasy broads you pick up!" I expected Steve would slug me, in fact, I was ready for it. I wasn't ready for what he did do. Steve put the note down on the counter and stepped toward me.
"Ponyboy...I didn't mean it like that...you..." He spoke in a real soft voice I had never heard him use with me before–like he was talking to Johnny.
"Pony..." Two-Bit started, but I wouldn't let him finish. I had had enough.
"I don't care what either of y'all has to say!" I screamed.
"Ponyboy, listen..." Steve took another step toward me. I backed away.
"NO! I'm not listening!" I picked up an empty glass from the kitchen counter. Steve came closer. "Go AWAY!" I hurled the glass with all my might at Steve, not even thinking of the consequences if it hit him. It didn't. It smashed into the wall just as Darry walked in, nearly hitting his head. Darry blinked as the glass shattered into hundreds of pieces, showering him with debris. I fell back against the counter, having just realized what I had done.
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Sorry this one's so short, but it's bedtime and I wanted to put this up. I'll just pick up where I left off next time. PLEASE REVIEW!
