Hey guys. I'm really, really sad. I have this awesome story that I wrote with x fever x and no one seems to be reading it. It's such an awesome story! We love the way it's heading and we already have the next three chapters written. We're reluctant to post them though, since no one's reading it. Please read it! And besides, I updated this story JUST to tell you about the other one, imagine what could happen if the reviews for the other one (and this one) start pouring in! It's called "The One's Forgotten".

"You okay?" Steve asked, once I had stopped crying. I shook my head.

"I don't wanna go back in there."

"I know you don't, Shi."

"I'm gonna go to the DX." I whispered.

"No, you ain't." Steve said. "Darry'll skin you if skip class."

"I don't care." I said. "I don't wanna go in there so it's either stay out here with you, stay out here alone, or go to the DX with Soda. I don't want you to get in trouble, and I sure as hell ain't staying out here alone, so that leaves Soda." I hated this! I had no problem cursing and stuff with the gang, my family, but when it came to confrontation…

"Shoot, kid," Steve broke into my thoughts. "Ya think I care if I get in trouble? I've been jailed. What can a detention do to me?"

"Nothin'." I answered. "But your old man can." He scowled, but I knew it wasn't at me, it was at thought of his dad. "Look Steve, it's fine. I'll just go to Soda."

"Naw." He said. "You ain't walking alone. I'm drivin' ya. Come on." I sighed and nodded and then followed him to his car.

"Listen, Shi." Steve said as he began driving. I looked over at him. "I know you're probably tired of hearing it, since we say it every mornin'. If someone's botherin' ya, ya just holler. One of us'll hear. Me, Dally, Two-bit, even the shepards. Evan Johnny and Pony." He said the 'even Johnny and Pony part' in an odd voice. I understood why, though, there was just something about either of them coming to my rescue that didn't appeal to me.

"I know." I said. "I don't know why I don't…everyday I think 'if someone bothers me today, I'll get one of the guys.' But I just never do." I ended in a shrug.
"Don't worry, kid." Steve said as he pulled into the DX. I notice Soda's head shoot up, and his face turn into confusion upon seeing his best friend's car. "Everything'll be all right."

"Thanks, Steve." I said getting out. And with a last reassuring grin, he left.

"Shi?" Soda asked, still confused.

"Hi, Soda." I said meekly. I knew I wasn't supposed to be here.

"What're you doing here? Are you all right?" His voice dripped with worry.

"Some guys at school were bothering me," I started to explain, in the same meek voice. "Steve defended me. I didn't wanna go back inside afterwards," I noticed tears start to fall down my face again. WHY! Soda immediately ran over to me, pulling me into a hug.

"Shh, shh" He comforted. "It's okay." He led me inside and he just let me cry into his chest. I loved my brothers and the gang. I don't know why, but they were always there for me. I knew even Dally would let me cry into his chest if I needed, he wouldn't be happy about it but he wouldn't do anything to stop me. I realized, again, like I did everyday, that my family, and I don't say family and friends because the few friends that I have are family. I have no friends just family. But that family was the only thing that kept me going. If it weren't for them, I don't know where I'd be.

Sorry it was short. I'll make 'em longer and better and faster if x fever x and my story gets read and reviewed! It's called "The One's Forgotten"! Please R&R!

Thanks,

Ale