A/N (I know its not in POV I'm lazy sorry and I feel I write better this way…sorry bout the confusion) Sorry it took so long…I had a bit of writers block then we had to re read the book for school so I got inspired and started typing I'm sure this is one of the last chapters…if not the last one itself…Hope you enjoyed the story Lots of Luv, Kilee!

Chapter 7

Star half dazed walked back into the house, and landed on the sofa with a thud. She sat there for several minutes replaying the scene in her mind, and every time she thought more about it she blushed. Ponyboy ran into the living room,

"He's not gone is he?"

"Yah…unfortunately." Ponyboy raised an eyebrow at her and coughed,

"Shoot."

"What's wrong with Curtis girl?" Two-bit asked walking out of the kitchen,

"I have no idea." Ponyboy shrugged and retreated to the bedroom to do his homework,

"Star…you there?"

"Huh? What do you want Two-bit?"

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing…he kissed me," Two-bit watched as she floated to her room,

"I'll never understand girls," He said shaking his head.

The next morning Star was up and dress before anyone else.

"C'mon Ponyboy I don't want to be late for class!" She said jumping on the end of the bed.

"Leave me alone school doesn't start until 8:30 it's 7:35!" He grumbled rolling over.

"So we don't want to be late."

"Leave me alone Star!" Pony rolled over and hit her with a pillow.

"Ow." She sulked and got up.

"Hey wait a second," Soda sat up, "Go away it's a Saturday!" Ponyboy snorted and laughed. Star frowned and went to eat breakfast.

"I heard you were up early today," Darry laughed as he made toast.

"Yes hilarious isn't it," Star frown "What are we doing today?"

"Nothing is planned, maybe play football…" Darry said slapping a plate down in front of Star. Star hungrily dug into the plate and filled herself up on the eggs and bacon. Suddenly the door opened and she heard a familiar voice,

"Hey anyone home?" Excitedly Star choked on her mouthful before replying,

"In the kitchen Toby!" She watched the door as she saw him in all his glory dressed in blue jeans and a white muscle shirt.

"Mornin'" He said grinned sitting down at the table,

"Want something to eat Toby?" Darry offered,

"Aw, no thanks I ate already…Is Pony around?" Star had to suffocate a disappointed sigh with eggs,

"Yea…but he's doing he's English right now…maybe you and Star could go to the field, and throw the ball around before the boys join you. I'm sure Star needs to freshen up her skil-"

"Hey! I'm fine… I could kick…well I could kick anyone elses butt but yours…" Star said weakly. Darry and Toby laughed,

"That's fine with me, are you ready now?" Star grinned and stood up,

"Ready as I'll ever be…" Star raced to the front door and pulled on her converse.

"C'mon let's go." She grabbed the football and pushed out the screen door stepping out into the morning sunlight. Toby laughed as he raced out after her,

"Eager are we?" He said mockingly. He walked down the steps and took her hand in his,

"I've been meaning to talk to you…about that night…" Star's face dropped…did he regret the kiss? Oh how she hoped not.

"Last night?" Toby walked her a little farther down the street closer to the park,

"No, last night was…well expected, I like you Starlet."

"I like you too…but I would be worried about me brothers." She joked,

"Yes… I am." He said suppressing a shutter. "But this isn't what I want to talk to you about…well you know the night you were…attacked?" Star dropped his hand, how did he know about that? Only the gang knew…unless…nah…couldn't be…

"You were the one who stopped them," She said looking at him, he nodded slightly,

"I knew it! I recognized your voice when I first met you!" She said not helping the grin spreading like wild fire across her face. "So what happened?" She said getting all serious…

" Well I was walking around the neighbourhood to get familiar with it when I heard you shouting…so I ran to where I heard the voices and knocked the guy right upside the head with my best punch, but by the time I got there you were unconscious…so I" he gulped.

"Left you…" He grinned sheepishly,

"Left me? What would've happened if they got back? Did you think of that?" She was suddenly angry…but it was gone as fast as it had came, he had saved her how heroic was that!

"I-uh…-umm" She threw her arms around him and placed her lips on his melting into the kiss, oh how his lips were soft and gentle. She felt weak at the knees. Shocked at the sudden outburst and then embrace Toby was welcoming to the public display of affection and received the kiss quite nicely. Finally they broke apart and he took her hand in his and led her to the park where they were suppose to play football with the gang.

Getting to the park, Star threw the ball and yelled,

"Go long!" Toby started running after the ball amazed at her strength but was all that surprised…she did grow up with 3 boys…

Catching the ball he tumbled to the ground and wrapped his arms around it so it not to fall. Star seeing him fall started running towards him, Toby jumped up to see Star coming at him, expecting her to tackle him he caught her and spun her in the air both landing on the ground quickly, Star on Toby.

"I love you Starlet Ariel Curtis."

"I love you too…wait a minute how do you know my middle name?"

"I heard Darry yelling at you once," Star threw her head back in laughter.

"I love you too Toby," She pressed her lips to his again when a joking voice cut through the silence,

"You kids having fun?"

The End.

A/N I hoped you liked it…I decided to finish it so it was out of my way…I'd like to present the first ff/story I've EVER finished. grins sheepishly hehe…yes well leave a review for me…I love to hear from my fans!