Hey Guys n Gals,

Wats doin? Sorry for the delay, havent really been in the mood for writing. I know how annoying it is to wait for a story but thanks for your patience.

I also know how annoying long intos are so:

Disclamer: I dont own The Outsiders, and im only using the charactors. I am not profiting in any way from this story.

ON WITH THE SHOW...

Sodas POV

Watching Steve on the hospital bed was the hardest thing. I heard him whimper every couple of minuets and I wished he and I were back at the DX checking out chicks n cars. Hearing footsteps outside the room, I looked up to see Darry slowly open the door, the doctor close behind.

"Darry, what's going on?" I ask, with a bewildered look around.

"Stacy's just here to check Steve's Blood pressure." He answers in a calm but concerned tone.

"Hmmm … Uhhhu … Alright, everything looks fine but we will need to do some test when he wakes up. He will need some more rest before the tests so we are going to give him some sedatives now, for his sleep. He should be out for hours so this would be a perfect time to go home and relax a bit."

"Little buddy is that okay with you?" Darry asks trying not to set off another of my mood swings. This sleepless night has really gotten the worst of me.

Turning to Stacy, I ask "What time should we get back?"

"Tomorrow morning the medication should be out of his system. Visiting hours is from 6am to 6pm weekdays."

"Get your stuff ready and we'll go now"

"Bye Steve, see you tomorrow" I mumble hoping he will see me tomorrow.

The car ride home is silent, apart from the odd rumble and beep of the cars surrounding us.

"How do you think Pony's doing?" Darry says suddenly, catching me by surprise.

"He'll be okay. I left a note on the table for him." I said with other things on my mind.

I really hope Steve gets better soon. I will be there when he wakes up. He was there for me in my time of need. I HAVE to be there for him.

Flashback:

"Hey Buddy, are you ok? You haven't been looking to good." Steve said as my cola addicted brother walked outta the DX.

"Ye, I'm fine, lack of sleep I guess. Pony's been waking up with some pretty nasty nightmares since… well you know" I said trying my best not to show off the lie. It wasn't really a lie, my devilish side said, Pony is keeping you up.

"mmm ok…" I accepted Steve's answer for a 'my lie worked' but within the next few seconds the hounding began again.

"Hey Soda, What's with the long sleeves? It's like 200 degrees out." Steve asked.

"What's with the 20 questions? Am I on trial or something? I thought you were my friend." I blew up at him. After throwing down my gloves I walked out of the DX, straight home to my friend, my high, my life, Darry's pocket knife.

Thinking about it now Steve was extremely genuine and relaxed with all the questions, and there weren't so many of them. Later I found, after I left he had to not only do two shifts to cover me, but had to confirm Darry's suspicions, and eventually, my best friend helped me through my problems. I owe him allot.

Wat happens next? well, thats for me to know, and you to find out...

Next chap, comming soon (i hope)

Thnx for the support

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Melchick