Thanks for the reviews guys. I would have stopped writing all my stories if it weren't for you guys!

Dreamer for lyf: That's an idea..Pony and Steph...hmm I might use that. Oh no, you just gave me the best idea! Oh thank you! I love you!
ZiggyGurl: Yep I wrote the song : ), and I'm happy ya like it. I wrote it during my absolutely boring Mythology class, which usually isn't boring but we had a sub so urgh.
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cute-amiga: Steph shall be happy in the middle of this chapter on! lol. Yes I wrote the song, I'm glad you like it. Also thanks for the comment on my recital I'm so nervous and you made me happy lol. Hope you like this semi-happy chappie lol.
blackmagic111090: Well I just watched the Brady Bunch and the guy that one of my best friends likes just asked her out, so I'm in a pretty happy mood, which means Steph will be happy. I hope that makes you happy lol. : ). Let's all be happy. And she's not going to commit suicide.
Miru Amai: I'm happy you really like this story! I'm updating so you don't go insane lol, and I actually don't know how it's going to end..yet.
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babygurl33: I always beat my big cousins with my shoe lol. It's a good technique! Hope you like this chapter.
JupermanPinkyInc: Dally is quite stupid, but he's going to learn..slowly..but he'll learn lol. Hope you like this chapter.

Onto my semi-happy chapter. Gotta love the Brady Bunch for getting you in a good mood! And rainy days : ).

Chapter 6: A Kiss

When I woke up I wasn't quite sure where I was, but I did know it wasn't where I fell asleep. I looked around slowly, rubbing my head.

"Hey sweetness," a familiar voice said, and I nearly screamed when I saw Gonzo at the edge of the best I was in.

"What are you doing here? Where am I?" I panicked.

"Cool it, cat. Your safe, I found you in that ally you were sleeping in. What happened? Your parents kicked you out?" he explained handing me some pills.

I took them without asking what they were and shook my head. "I don't live with my parents."

"They'll help you relax," he said referring to the pills. "You want to tell me what happened?"

"It's personal."

"Well we are friends...maybe even more.." his hand slid over to mine. My eyes almost popped out of my mind and I was beginning to feel a bit drowsy. What the hell did he give me?

"Steph!" I looked to the doorway, and Gonzo's hand retracted.

"Ponyboy? What are you doing here?"

"C'mon Steph," he nearly pushed Gonzo off the bed and pulled at my arm. I jumped out of the bed, which wasn't the best idea, and followed Pony.

"Don't come near him!" Pony warned to Gonzo, looking madder than I had ever seen him.

I didn't say anything until we were around the corner. "Okay how did you know I was there and why'd you look so pissed?"

"I asked around. Don't hang around that guy Steph, he's bad news," he said in his normal soft, sweet voice.

"How would you know?" I gasped with realization, "Pony did you or do you take drugs!"

"No!I don't take drugs! Are you serious Darry would skin my if I did. I know a kid who does though, and Gonzo got her so high one day and then he raped her. Don't go near him, ya hear me? And stop using those damn drugs! You got us all worried, and when ya ran out last night on the them, they went nuts. Dally's still out lookin' for you, I think he went all the way to the countryside!"

I smiled, because of his concern, and because Dally was worried.

"Your sister called, when you were gone, the girls made me stay at your place with Bethany and Sage while the others went out looking for you. You have to call her, somethin' about plans for your..uhm..your brother's funeral." he said uncomfortably.

I felt a pang in my heart, just thinking about him being gone is hard, knowing it, it's just to much.

Pony walked me home in silence. As soon as I opened the door I was greeted by a group hug by Sage, Belle, and Amanda.

"We were so worried! Don't ever run out like that again!" Amanda yelled at me.

"I won't," I half-heartedly laughed.

"I told you she wasn't dead in some ditch somewhere getting eaten by maggots!" Two-Bit yelled from the kitchen.

"Oh that's a nice image!" I rolled my eyes and then grabbed the phone, calling Montana.

"Hello?" she answered.

"Hi. Pony said you called," I replied not as frigid as I normally would.

"Yeah..Mom made the arrangements. The wake is Saturday and Sunday starting at twelve both days, and then Monday at about one, there going to take him to be...be..b-buried," she explained slowly, pain filling her voice. I could tell she was crying, we all loved Chachi.

"Stephanie?" I heard my mother take the phone. I'm surprised she remembered my name.

"Mother.." I answered icily.

"Stop being a bitch, your brother died, have some damn sympathy! Now listen, the funeral's being held at Orlando's, your going to find a place to stay when you get here. Cause you damn ain't staying with me!" she hung up and I slammed the phone down.

"What'd she say?" Sage asked, speaking for all of them, as they were staring at me.

"The funeral starts Saturday, and it ends Monday. I'm gonna have to fly up to New York..I'm probably going to go for a week," I explained.

"I'll come," Belle volunteered.

I smiled, "No, you girls stay here, Summer's got that magazine editor coming this week. You guys can do the interview without me."

"I can always re-arrange his visit.."

"No Summer, just tell him I had family matters to attend to," I ended the conversation and went into my bedroom.

I started packing, and grabbed my Acid stash. For some reason I couldn't pack and just stared at it, sitting on my bed. A few seconds later the door opened and shoved the stash behind my back. When I saw it was only Dallas, I half of me sighed, pulling the stash back out (he knew anyway). The other half scrunched my eyebrows up with confusion.

"I think I drove all over Oklahoma looking for you.." he started slowly. I knew in my heart he wanted to say something meaningful to make me feel better, but Dally isn't good at letting people know how he feels.

"I heard," I stood up slowly, the bag still in my hand.

"You promised you'd stop!" Dally quickly switched gears.

"I know..it's hard. I can't do it by myself.."

"I told you I'd help.."

"You have a life of your own, and I don't want you wasting it on me," we kept interrupting each other.

He nodded, looking off to the wall. "When are you leaving?" he asked after a few seconds of silence.

"Tomorrow, I should be back by next Thursday," I bit the inside of my cheek nervously.

"I want to come with you."

"You-"

He interrupted me before I could finish, and looked into my eyes, "I haven't exactly been there for you since you came back. Your going through a hard time babe, and I want to be there for you. You know I don't talk like this to a lot of people, or feel this way for them either. Just let me be there for you."

I was practically speechless as he took the brown bag out of my hands, tossing it aside and then holding my hand.

"...Please?" he asked once more, bringing my hand up to his lips, and softly kissing my knuckles. It was different then when he would kiss my before, there wasn't a wolfish smile, or playful look in his eye. Instead, they looked softer, and vulnerable.

"If you insist," I quietly answered. He gave me a small smile and before I had time react kissed me.

Now isn't that sweet? I know Dally was a bit out of character, but the guys in love people act nuts when they are lol. I might have a little bit of his POV in the next chapter. Hope you liked it!

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