"Another Day"

Due to the removal of this story, I am reposting, with the same answers to to the reviews I recieved the first time. Anyreviews for Chapter 3 were lost.Any reviews for this story this time around will be acknowledged in chapter 4.

A/N: hey guys! i'm back with a new chapter! It's a little longer, but i cut it short cuz I wanted to get this out before bed. But anyways, thanks to all the reviewers that read my story. It really brightened my day to know that I don't suck at writing. I have to admit though, this chapter isn't as good as the last.

Gracie: My first reviewer! Love the names! They're pretty cool.

xohugsndkissesox: I'm glad you thought it was a great start.

Hahukum Konn: did I spell this right? Anyways, yeah I have troubles with names too.

you: a one word review that meant so much! Thanks!

FlipWise: Thanks for reviewing.

dirtyd488: That poem wasn't mine, just so you know. It was the chorus to Perfect World by Simple Plan- they're so awesome. Great suggestion for a name!

myhubbyisob: I promise the next chapters will be longer. Blaire is a cool name though.

Disclaimer: I'm too lazy to type it up again- and you guys know the drill.

Chapter 2: Stepping Outside Part 1

When I woke up the next morning, the sun had peeked out from behind the clouds that filled the sky for nearly two months. It was kind of weird that the weather suddenly perked up. Maybe not everyone up there hated me.

I left the warmth of my bed, Soda's off-key singing echoing throughout the house. No offense to him or anything, but he just can't sing. I have to admire his determination though. I walked into the kitchen.

"Hey little buddy!" Soda stopped his whistling and piled scrambled eggs on my plate. "Darry's gonna be home late tonight, so after school you're supposed to come to DX okay?"

"Yeah, alright. But tell Steve to lay off. I feel bad enough without him calling me a tag-along." It was true, though, I felt horrible.

"Aww, come on Pony, you know he don't mean it. He's just scared that because you're so good lookin' you might steal his girlfriend, that's all. And it's not your fault that you always come with us. It's his, cuz if he'd stay outta trouble then I wouldn't have to bring you along to keep me company. Don't worry about it, I'll keep him under control." he smiled one of his crazy grins and ruffled my hair. "You'd better get to school, before them Socies start cruising around town."

"Okay." I answered and left. i wanted to talk to Mr. Syme about my theme anyways. He never did tell me what I got on it.

I continued to walk the familiar path to school, cars occasionally passing by yelling 'Greaser', which didn't make me feel too hot. Alot of them were still mad at me for killing Bob, even though it was Johnny and not me. But there was nothing I could do about it.

I had nearly reached the school when Two Bit came up to me. Man, did he amaze me. Going to school for kicks. I swear he was the only one of us that didn't mind sticking out from the crowd. he could always brighten your day too.

"Ponyboy!" I stopped as he ran to catch up with me. "You going around DX later?"

"Yeah. Darry's getting off late."

"Oh yeah? What crack house roof is superdope fixing anyways?" he cocked an eyebrow.

"I heard city hall had leaks, and you know how the mayor hates water."

"Ain't that the truth. I dunno what was going through that man's head when he tried to shut down the swimming pool." We walked inside and Two Bit started towards a group of Blonde Soc girls.

"I gotta go talk to my teacher. I'll meet you later."

"Yeah. Don't let them Socs bug you k Pony?" Much to my surprise, he tossed me his switch blade. "Pull this on them if they do. They'll leave you alone." He winked.

I walked into my english classroom where my teacher sat marking some papers.

"Ahh,Ponyboy. What brings you here so early?" he asked, setting down his pen.

"Well, you know that theme I wrote for extra marks? I was wondering how I did on it."

Did you ever feel like breaking down?

Did you ever feel out of place?

Like somehow you just don't belong,

and no one understands you.

Did you ever wanna run away?

Do you lock yourself in your room?

With the stereo turned on up so loud

that no one can here you screaming.

No you don't know what it's like

When nothing feels alright

No you don't know what it's like

to be like me

To be hurt to feel lost

to be left out in the dark

to be kicked when your down

to feel like you've been pushed around

to be on the edge of breaking down

But no one understands you

No you don't know what it's like

Welcome to my life

So? How was this chapter? The song at the end of this chappie was Welcome to my life by Simple Plan. I thought it just fit how all the Outsiders felt. The to be kicked, kinda matched Johnny. Anyways, please review. It means alot to me. I promise the next chapters will be longer too.

Your Buddy

Ponyboy Curtis

aka Pepsi-Cola