Disclaimer: I don't own Stand By Me or the characters. But Audrey is mine so if you use her you better give me credit! Lol
A/N: So sorry that it took me so long to update. There's been a ton of stuff happening at my house. I think I finally know where I want to go with this story. You'd think I'd have figured that out before the 8th chapter but anywho… Thank you so, so much to all of my reviewers you don't know how much I love to hear from you guys! So please keep reviewing! I hope you enjoy this chapter.
Audrey's POV –
I cleaned up all of Ace's cuts and wrapped his ribs.
"You didn't hit your head did you?" I asked.
"No." Ace replied.
I heard someone knocking on the door, so I went to see who it was.
"Hi Katie." I greeted my friend.
"Hi!" She said excitedly. "There's an awesome band playing at Ruby's lounge tonight, you want to go?"
"Uhh, I guess." I told her.
"Ok, see you then." She said and left.
'Wonder if Melissa wants to go?' I thought to my self.
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Me and Katie rode to Ruby's lounge with Ace. He said he'd go since he didn't have anything better to do.
When we got there we went to find seats. Me and Katie saw Melissa so we said 'hi' and then went to sit down.
Ace sat and talked with Melissa for most of the show while me and Katie just sat watching.
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After the show was over Ace drove us all home.
"What'd you two think of the show?" Melissa asked.
"It was cool." Katie said.
"Yeah, really boss." I said smiling.
Ace dropped Melissa off first and then Katie.
I went with Ace to hang out with the guys for a little while.
We were all just hanging out talking and drinking beer when Fuzzy got the bright idea to play chicken.
Ace and Vince were the first to go. The two cars were about ten feet away when Vince finally turned.
They both came back over to the group.
Billy and Fuzzy went next. The two cars raced toward each other, but Billy turned.
Then Eyeball and Charlie went. It wasn't long before Charlie too turned the wheel.
Now Fuzzy and Eyeball were up. Who ever one this round had to go up against Ace in the final match.
The round between Eyeball and Fuzzy didn't take long. Fuzzy turned first.
So now it was down to Ace and Eyeball.
I didn't want Eyeball in this one because I knew Ace wouldn't turn and I didn't think Eyeball would either.
They lined their cars up. I went to talk to Eyeball.
"Richie, don't do this." I pleaded with him.
"Got to." Was all he said.
"Be careful." I told him. He grinned and I went to stand with Billy and the other guys.
Ace and Eyeball waited and Vince finally gave them the signal to go.
The cars accelerated toward each other.
I closed my eyes and then opened them again.
"Billy, you go a cigarette?" I asked.
Billy handed me a cigarette, I took it gratefully and lit it.
The two cars almost collided, but Eyeball turned at the last minute.
I left out a sigh of relief and went back to my cigarette.
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It was close to one a.m. when Ace and I finally got home we were both a little drunk. Ace had probably drank a little more than I had though.
I made my way up to my room as quietly as possible; I didn't want to wake daddy dearest up.
I quickly changed into my pajamas and climbed into bed. It didn't take long for me to fall asleep.
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I woke up the next morning with a terrible headache.
I groaned and rolled out of bed. My first stop was the bathroom to get some aspirin.
I opened the bottle and took out two tablets. Ace stepped into the bathroom and he also got two aspirins.
"What'd you give me to drink?" I asked Ace.
"Something stronger than you're used to." Ace said grinning. "Want anything to eat?"
I groaned, "Don't think I could eat without getting sick."
"Eating will make you feel a little better."
"I guess." I told him and went to my room to change into my clothes.
I put on my baby blue skirt that came below my knees and wore a white blouse.
"What are you trying to do, win a beauty contest?" Ace asked me.
"No. What's wrong with dressing nice every once in a while?" I asked.
Ace just went back to smoking his cigarette.
"Blue Point Diner all right?" Ace asked a little while later.
"That's fine." I told him.
It didn't take very long for us to get to the diner.
I ordered toast and a glass of orange juice.
"You sure you don't want anything else?" Ace questioned.
"Yeah." I told him. I wasn't even sure if I wanted anything at all.
"Hey Audrey!"
"Hi Soda." I said quietly.
"You busy tonight?" Soda asked in his Tulsa accent.
"I don't think so. Am I busy tonight Ace?" I asked playing with my brother.
"No." Ace said coolly.
I smiled at Sodapop. He could make anyone smile.
The waitress finally brought our orders out and Soda left.
We finished up, Ace paid the bill and we left.
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T…That's all folks… Tune in next week for the exciting conclusion! Lol j/k