Title- Trying to Adjust

Chapter Title- Dinners

Chapter Number- 3

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Tessie26- It's sort of where I got it from. I also wanted to do something on Two-Bit's kid sister. Most people have her around 15; and if you ask me: that isn't a kid. But; it's a free world and they can do what they like. I also figured; Two-Bit is like a kid himself. It would be an interesting thing to see him grow up.

Note- No School today! Yes, that is awesome.
Kathy blushed a little and Two-Bit laughed. I sat at the coffee table to finish my homework. The door opened and I saw mom come in. She looked at Two-Bit and got ready to say something, but then she saw Kathy. I guess she didn't want to embarrass him. Mom is good like that.

"Hello, I'm Ms. Mathews, I guess your Kathy," she said, extending her hand. Kathy smiled and took mom's hand. She shook it.

"I'm Kathy, nice to meet you Ms. Mathews," she replied.

"It's my pleasure," my said, "I've heard so much about you." Kathy blushed again. "Don't worry," mom comforted her, "it was all good things. Would you like to stay for dinner Kathy?"

"Actually, mom, Kathy and I were going out," Two-Bit said. Mom gave him a look. "But, we could eat here, if you have enough food." Mom was a nice person, but you didn't want to cross her the wrong way. If she had her heart set on something, she was going to get it. She had her heart set on a family dinner.

"I have enough food, is stew good?" she asked.

"Yes," Kathy said. I finished my homework and went into my room to play with my doll. I only had one doll and she only had a dress. She was a nice doll; she had a soft body and soft hair. Actually, her hair was prickly. At one point, I decided I wanted to cut her hair. I cut it too short.

"Lizzy, c'mon, it's time for dinner," mom called.

"I'll get her,' Two-Bit said. He came into my room and picked me up. I shrieked as he practically threw me over his shoulder. He carried me into the kitchen and sat me down on the chair. Mom looked at him.

"That wasn't how I wanted you to do it," she told him. He just laughed and I joined him. There's something about Two-Bit that can make everybody laugh. I could see Kathy and mom were trying not to laugh.

Dinner was loud. Mom and Two-Bit were talking and occasionally, they would ask Kathy something. I just concentrated on my food. I didn't get involved because it was confusing me.

After dinner, Two-Bit drove Kathy home. Mom put me to bed and when Two-Bit came back, they started to talk. I bet they thought I was asleep.

"You forgot her at the school," mom said.

"I'm sorry, I forgot," Two-Bit replied.

"You're eighteen; you could leave if you wanted to. I could kick you out, but I let you stay here. All I ask in return is for you to pick your sister up and watch her. It isn't a lot," mom told him.

"I'm sorry, I won't forget again." They weren't yelling so I couldn't tell if they were fighting or not. Mom sounded mad, and it's not easy to get mad at Two-Bit. I closed my eyes to go to sleep.

Two-Bit woke me up the next morning. Mom had to go to work late last night because she took off early. She was still at work. Two-Bit had to drive me to school. I ate breakfast quickly and got in the car. He had me sit in the back seat because he had to pick up Steve and Ponyboy. Steve and Two-Bit take turns driving each other and Pony to school. I guess it saves money on gas. Mom also uses the car most of the time.

Two-Bit got out of the car, and came back shortly after, joined by Steve and Ponyboy. Steve sat in the passenger and Pony sat next to me. Two-Bit drove me to school and I got out of the car, waving him good-bye.

Two-Bit was right on time after school. I got into the car to only see Steve.

"Where's Pony?" I asked.

"He has track today," Two-Bit answered. I wondered what we were going to do. Two-Bit drove Steve to the DX and then drove me home. "Are you going to be okay by yourself?" he asked.

"Can I come with you?" I asked. He sighed.

"Only because mom would have a fit if she found out I was letting you stay home alone." I smiled and gave him a hug. I followed him into the car.

"Where are we going?" I asked him.

"Probably to DX and then back to the Curtis house. I'd hate to have Darry feed you all the time," he said. I frowned and look at my feet.

"I don't have to come," I mumbled. He turned to me.

"I don't know what time mom is coming home tonight, you have to come," he answered. I started to feel a little better, but I hated being a problem. It seemed I always was a problem. I was a problem for Two-Bit. "Don't worry about it kid," he said. I grinned and strapped myself in.

"I thought you were dropping her off," Steve said to Two-Bit.

"I didn't know what time my mom was coming home and my mom and I had a talk last night," he answered. Steve rolled his eyes and gave me a look. It was the type of look he gave Pony when he and Soda were supposed to go out and Pony joined them. I looked down again.

Two-Bit hung around the DX until Soda and Steve got off work. He drove us all back to Soda's house. Darry was working late that night. Soda started to cook something for dinner, but Two-Bit decided he wanted to try. After a while, Steve decided to go see if they were having a difficult time. I sat on the couch starting to do my homework.

Soda and Steve left for a bit and came back with two pizza pies. I smiled; figuring dinner didn't go over so well in the kitchen. I reached for a slice, but Two-Bit picked me up by the waist.

"Hey, hey, hey, that's for the chefs. You're food is that wonderful mixture in there," he told me. I gave him a look and he put me down. "No, have some pizza; I don't think that stuff is edible. I grabbed a slice of pizza and peaked into the kitchen. Soda was pouring a thick orange liquid down the sink. It made me want to get sick.

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