Chapter 2

That after noon I walk in to the main office and saw Ponyboy, Two-bit and Steve sitting there.

I went in to the principle's office.

Good afternoon Alex said the principle.

I wrote hello and handed it to him.

Well, Well, Well just like old times, he snared .

I was getting angry and demanded WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY BROTHER AND FRIENDS. I wrote.

Nothing. He retorted.

Then why did I come down here? I asked very confused.

Because I wanted to bash you about not being able to talk like I uses to back in your high school days.

And with that I stood up and walked out.

The guys were looking at me and asked what was wrong.

I shot them a glance saying you heard it didn't you and they nodded.

I gave Pony a paper saying you tell Darry for me I'm not in a "talkative" mood.

Pony said, yea I will.

Later that night Darry and Soda finally got home.

When Darry walk in Two-bit shifted uneasily which told Soda and Darry some thing was wrong .Before either one can ask the question. Ponyboy spoke up.

The meeting with the principle was this afternoon.

What ya do this time Pony?

Nothing, the meet was just an excuse to Alex about not talking and old times.

Where is she?

In your room

Alex?

When I walked in the room saw her sitting out the bed reading. I said her name again no response.

I sat on our bed next to and looking at her.

Hey Darry, I sign.

Hey

I'm Sorry

For what?

Everything.

It broke my heart seeing her like this.

Meanwhile in the living room.

Johnny said I feel so useless.

I know what ya mean Johnnycakes. Said Dally

Yea, Soda Two-bit and Steve said in unison.

Oh why give a Damn!

Ponyboy Michael Curtis!

What if they care about us they would have told us why she can't talk. And….

No Ponyboy you're the one who doesn't care.

No Johnny!

Let Me Finish!

Fine.

They would have told us if they though her brothers would care. Soda tried to learn how to sign but you don't even try.

In the Bed room

Alex its time they know why you can't speak.

I nodded

We walked in to the living room. Darry said it was time for the truth and the room went quiet.