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Love POV
Tim left that night around four with one last kiss, and a final wave goodbye. We we're dating I guess, but decided to keep it too ourselves for a while, to get used to the ideal of "us" before springing it on the others. I knew I was eighteen but, I also knew Darry and Soda were not going to be crazy about their baby sister being with Tim Shepard. Leaning against the wall I sighed happily. Tim was definitely tough enough to take care of the both of us and then some.
"I'm sorry Johnny," I whispered, praying that wherever he was he approved of the choice I was making.
Stumbling to my bed I laughed as I tripped over Soda who'd passed out on the floor.
"Happy birthday, big brother," I said gently nudging him until he woke enough to stumble to the bed.
" Hey Gloooriiia," he said making me laugh as I tugged of his shoes and socks.
" Have a good time tonight?" I asked laughing at his child like nod.
"Yeap," He said grinning.
When he acted like this sober, I'd hate to see him drunk. Luckily he didn't touch a drop so I'd never have to see that site.
"Why were you on the floor?"
"Trying to sit up and wait for you to talk," He said smiling.
"Did you like your presents?" I asked slipping in beside him after pulling my dress over my head and tugging on a nightshirt.
The house was too small for us to have grown up having much modesty.
"Yea, I needed some new clothes," he said referring to the new t-shirts, and jeans the gang had bought him.
" Did you like your stuff," He said wrapping a comforting arm around my shoulder.
"Yea, I don't know how you guys knew I wanted those new records," I said smiling at their thoughtfulness.
"I was surprised when Two-Bit handed me that pink skirt, I was sure he'd get me something with Mickey or Minnie on it," I said chuckling.
"So Pony and Angela huh?" He asked making me sigh.
I knew they were going to start coming to me for confirmation when they noticed them hanging out more.
"Yea, Pony asked her to go steady tonight, gave her Dad's ring, and a bouquet of daisies." I said rolling over to face Soda with a grin.
"Looks like you might have some competition, Casanova," I said chuckling when Soda rolled his eyes.
"Its really kind of sweet considering they've known each other since they were in diapers."
"What do you think Tim's going to say?"
"I think they all ready had a talk about it," I said careful to keep my face blank.
"Pony dating a Shepard, that's tuff enough," Soda said smiling as he closed his eyes, and began to breath deeply.
"Guess you're having fun Pony." I thought before nodding off myself.
Pony's POV
Sitting on the front porch with Angela resting between my legs I leaned back against the concrete stairs. She had told me she'd never seen a sunrise, so I told her tonight she'd see her first. As the sun crested over the horizon, and the mist creeped in turning everything to gold I thought of Johnny. Maybe nothing could stay gold, but there were always golden moments like these that made life worthwhile. Kissing the dark head of my first girlfriend I watched the world come to life in magnificent shades of pink and orange, and felt like this was the first day of a new beginning.
"That was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen Pony," She said turning to me with awe in her voice.
" I never really took the time out to notice something so simple," She said reminding me of another dark haired greaser.
"Yea, its easy to miss the small things," I said smiling as I helped her to stand.
" I promised Tim, and Curly I'd walk you home," I said taking her hand as we headed toward our house.
"Was I drunk or did I See Tim kissing your sister goodbye last night?" She asked making me shrug.
" I thought I saw that too, but … Tim and Love?" I questioned.
" He has always did have a soft spot for her," She said shrugging as we continued to walk, wondering if there was another romancing brewing between our two families.
" Darry will flip," I said thinking of how protective he was over Love.
"Yea, he flipped when she started dating Johnny!" She said laughing at the memory.
He'd caught them in the middle of a lip lock on the couch one day, and turned a shade of red I hadn't thought possible with his tan coloring.
"He called that poor boy every name in the book that day," I said laughing as I shook my head.
" I don't think he'd be doing that with Tim," She said smiling as she shook her head.
" I kind of hope they do get together, I mean, she deserves someone and Tim would take care of her," She said slowing as we reached her house.
"Thanks for walking me," She said placing a light kiss on my lips before hurrying up the stairs, and through the door that like ours was never locked.
Seeing Tim peering out of his window I waved in greeting before heading back to the house whistling happily.
Love
Groaning at the yelling coming from the living room I pulled myself from the bed.
"Angela Shepard, Pony! Your first girlfriend is Angela Shepard!" Darry yelled making me wince.
"What's the problem with Ang?" I asked nonchalantly coming over to Pony and throwing my arm around his shoulder in silent support.
"She's over here all the time," I said shrugging.
"She's too fast and wild for him," Darry said clearly upset that I wasn't taking his side.
"Good, it'll make him live a little Dar, come on, Pony's never acted his age anyways, they'll be good for each other, sides Ang has calmed down a whole lot, even with her drinking," I said pointedly grinning when I heard him sigh.
"Come on Dar, give the kid a break," I said wiggling my eyebrows till he smiled.
"All right, all I'm saying is be careful Pony… shit, Does Tim know about this?"
"Yea, we all ready have an understanding," He said making me proud when he stood a little taller.
"Good, then it's all settled then," I said dragging Pony in the kitchen with me.
"Your too much like Soda for you own good Coca Cola!" Darry said letting me know he knew he'd been conned.
"Choc late milk," I said knowing he was agitated.
We went to chocolate for comfort. I could remember days after our parent's death, where we'd all sit at the kitchen table with four forks, and a chocolate cake.
"Yea," He said starring at me like he was trying to figure something out.
" Dish," I said as soon as Darry called out to us that he was leaving.
" Well I can't be certain, but I thought I saw a certain Curtis other than myself kissing a certain Shepard last night," he said slyly making me swear.
"Anyone else know?" I asked not bothering to try and deny it.
"Just Ang," he said grinning.
"So you and Tim?"
" I guess," I said sitting down as I slid a glass toward him and took a sip from my own.
" He just … makes me feel safe ya know, like nothing in the world can happen to me while he's around."
" Hey its cool with me, but boy do I feel sorry for you when Darry finds out," He said grinning at me wickedly; glad not to be the one in trouble for once.
"Thanks for the support little buddy," I said ruffling his hair before going to start breakfast.
Sitting on the bench outside of work I tapped my foot impatiently as I waited for my ride. Two-Bit was always late, but I guess I was lucky to be getting a ride in the first place so I couldn't really complain. Spotting the bottle blonde who was Dally's off and on flame I smiled evilly.
: Things were suddenly looking up: I thought as I made my way over. Dallas had written me quite a few letter, each one asking if she had even asked about him, breaking my heart each time I had to tell him no. Dally was an all right guy if he knew you, and he deserved a little love, it would keep him from getting any harder than he all ready was. Leaving my perch I headed down the street after her swearing softly when she approached Tim who was walking out of a store with a new pack of cigarettes. Seeing her put on her man-hunting smile I growled. Standing back to see how he handled himself I smiled when he shook his head no to her whispered suggestion shoving her away.
"Hey Sylvia," I purred softly smiling at the fear that crept into her eyes.
She knew Dally and me were close, and she knew I didn't like anyone messing with him anymore than he liked anyone messing with me.
"H- Hey Love," She whispered eyes shifting around nervously.
"How you been long time no see," I said casually coming to lean against Tim who looked at me oddly, knowing I was up to something.
"Pretty good, ya know, just bumming around town."
"That's good, you know Dally, he aint doing so hot, told me you two timed him while he was in the cooler." I said taking a drag of the cigarette I had swiped from Tim before handing it back.
"Well you know, A girl gets' lonely," She said giving a weak laugh when I stepped closer.
"No I really don't," I said with a smile I knew held no warmth.
"You know, I don't like girls, I just- I don't like them, and I really don't like anyone hurting my friends, so when Dallas Winston gets' back I better not see you any where near him Savvy?" I asked smiling at her now pale features.
"Y- Yea Love I dig," She said turning to leave.
"One more thing Syl," I said making sure she turned to face me before I continued.
" If I ever catch you trying making moves on ole Tim here, you won't like what happens," I said ignoring his chuckles as she scurried off.
"Feisty today aren't we?" He asked smiling down at me
"Ya know, every letter Dal writes he asks about that whore, I don't want to see him hurt by her again when he comes back."
" How long does he have left anyways?" He asked wrapping an arm around my waist.
"Two more months."
"You really miss him huh?"
"He's like … my fourth brother ya know?"
"It just aint right without him here," I said shaking my head as Two-Bit pulled up.
"There's my ride."
"Meet me at the Dingo tonight at eight ?"
"See you then," I said waving as I hurried off.
"Was that Tim?"
"Yea, I bummed a weed off him while I was waiting for you, late as always I see Mr. Matthews," I said laughing as I threw myself on Ang and Pony who were sitting in the back.
"Heya guys!" I said making Two-Bit laugh as he pulled off.