Title- The Return of Jess

Chapter Title- You're So Evil

Disclaimer I do not own The Outsiders.

I walked to The Dingo after eating breakfast and taking a short nap. Soda called the house when it was 10:45 to wake me up. It was Monday, I didn't have to worry about Lisa, and so I was real happy. I walked into The Dingo and grabbed my order pad. It was right where I left it. I had hid it so Lisa couldn't destroy it yesterday, and she wasn't here today. I used a real smile today, and my voice had a hint of cheerfulness. Why shouldn't I be happy? My tormentor wasn't here.

The day was going by pretty good, Two-Bit said they would come for lunch, because it couldn't be exciting without him. Two-Bit walked in with Pony and Steve close behind. I didn't get a chance to talk much today, because it was crowded. I didn't look at people, and I didn't waste my time saying "My name is Jessica and I'll be your waitress today," or something along the lines of that.

"You're doing it wrong," I cringed at the voice. My one good day, my one good day and she decided to show up. I turned around to see Lisa. Her eye was probably black, but she covered it up with make-up, like I had done with mine.

"You're so evil," I told her and continued on my way. She decided to sit at one of my tables, figures. I had to get to their table eventually, even though I dreaded doing it.

"My step-dad said you weren't home last night, how come?"

"I was at a friend's house; my dad had his friends over and I don't like to be over there when they are drunk. Is there something wrong with that?"

"You didn't want to get in trouble, but we'll find out where you are staying." She would, all she had to do was find out where Soda lived. I knew she was thinking that I stayed with him.

"Are you sure you weren't with your boyfriend?" That confirmed my thoughts. I sighed and went to get their drinks. I put them on the table, steadily until I got to Lisa. I 'accidentally' tipped it and it poured into her lap.

"I'm sorry, sweaty palms, are you going to pay for another one?"

"Like hell, you are going to give me another one. I'll have you fired." I got her another drink but made sure to put it on the bill.

"I know you were at your boyfriend's last night."

"No, I wasn't," I lied. I scanned the building looking for somebody I could pay off to say I was at their house. I was lucky to see a blonde girl sitting in the corner booth by herself. I walked over to her.

"Sara!" I said excitedly. I knew she would say I was at her Uncle's house last night. I got her a drink and explained my situation to her while I made it look like I was suggesting food to her. She agreed and I smiled.

I went back over to Lisa's table and put their food down, careful not to spill anything. I knew I would be lucky if Lisa believed Sara.

"So, where were you?"

"I was at my friend Sara's house. She lives with her Uncle and mom." I pointed to Sara in the corner.

"Hey! Blondie!" Lisa called getting Sara to come over here.

"What's your name?"

"Sara," she mumbled. Lisa kept questioning her and finally gave up and believed me.

"You might've won this time, Jessi, but you won't win it all," she said. I slightly cringed. Jessi was bad enough, but when she said it, wow! I placed the bill in front of her and walked off. I knew I wasn't getting tipped from that table. I wasn't dumb; I didn't drop out of school because I was dumb. School was boring, and I would've rather worked, but now I regret that decision.

"I'll get ya later," she said as she walked out.

"You're so evil," I responded and said good-bye to Sara who was leaving.