Sorry I haven't updated in a while. Our school year is almost over and I've been super busy with Valedictorian stuff for our Farwell. Then we had a camping trip that I managed to hobble to it since it's the last with my class. We just got back so I decided to update but then we had a huge storm and something messed up happened to our phone line so then I couldn't get onto the Internet. Now that it's fixed I'm cold and I've got some hot chocolate and since you guys seriously rock so much with all your awesome reviews I decided it was about time for an update lol So enjoy!

Chapter 17

I Want You

"Shut up you guys! Kate is trying to sleep."

"What Kate's here?"

"Yes she is now shut up!"

"Wait I thought you two broke up?"

"Obviously they got back together Steve."

"When?"

"Does that really matter right now?"

"Yes it does Soda. I need some details here."

"Would you guys just shut up before you wake her up!"

"Calm down Pony. We shut up once we get the juicy details."

"Leave 'em alone right now Two-Bit."

"Nope not until I find out what's going on."

"Would you please shut up! I'll tell you later if you just shut your trap for like two seconds."

"Fine."

"Thank you."

"Ok now tell."

"I thought you were going to be quiet."

"I did. Pony said to be quiet for two seconds and I was! So tell."

"Two-Bit! Shut up!"

I rolled over onto my side and gave a slight laugh.

"It's okay I'm up," I said with a smile as I rubbed my eyes.

"See look what you've done," Pony said as he whapped Two-Bit on the back of the head and made his way over to me.

"Will someone please explain what is going on here?" Steve said slightly annoyed.

"Come on Steve," Soda said as he started heading towards the door, "Let's head out for a bit."

"Not until I find out why she's here," Steve said.

Soda, Pony and I all glared at him for a minute until Steve seemed to get the point.

"Fine, fine," he muttered as he went outside.

Soda was walking out too until he noticed Two-Bit was still standing there starring at me with a confused expression on his face. Soda grabbed his arm and pulled him outside too. Two-Bit put up a bit of a fight but eventually just left. Right before Soda went out he looked over at me with a smile and winked. I smiled back.

"Sorry about that," Pony said as he took a seat on the couch with me.

"No problem," I said with a smile.

"I swear sometimes those guys are a bunch of idiots," Ponyboy said shaking his head. I just laughed.

For a moment I paused. I was back at the Curtis' it felt weird, but in a sense right. I had almost forgotten for a brief second why I was here though. I had almost forgot what had happened. But all of it seemed to come racing back to me. Lee, Garrett and Scott in the hospital. Mrs. Hannigan dead. My blade gleaming in the light. I gave a slight shudder at the thought but it was soon broken up.

"You okay?"

I turned to face Ponyboy his eyes wide with concern. Then another memory came rushing back to me. 'I love you Kate.' His words echoing in my mind.

"Yeah, I'm fine."

He smiled at me. I moved in closer to Pony so that my head was resting on his chest.

I didn't really know what to say next. Truthfully I probably wouldn't be here any more if it wasn't for Ponyboy. In reality he had saved me. How could I even begin to express my gratitude?

"Listen Pony… uh thanks."

Pony smiled at me and nodded his head. Then he brushed a piece of hair out of my face and leaned in to kiss me. Feeling his soft lips on mine I knew I could stay like this forever. I wanted to stay like this forever. But slowly Pony pulled away and I rested my head back on his chest.

It was really quiet and peaceful for a while. We just sat together in silence. I had missed this. Just sitting here with Pony. But for once I couldn't really tell what he was thinking. I looked up into his eyes but I still was at a lost for what was running threw his mind. I suppose I really wouldn't know how to react either if I was in his shoes. How would you react to finding your ex in the park getting ready to kill themselves and then admitting that you're in love with them?

Pony had meant what he said hadn't he? He really did love me right? I loved him. My worries were soon broking up by Two-Bit running through the door closely followed behind Soda and Steve.

"Sorry!" Soda yelled as chased Two-Bit around the living room, "I really did try to keep him away."

I laughed as Two-Bit mumbled something that none of us could really understand. But I was finding it kind of odd that when I looked up at Two-Bit I could still see him drunk, standing in the store calling me a whore.

Finally Soda pounced on Two-Bit and the two of them wrestled for a few moments till Soda had Two-Bit's arms and legs pinned.

"Holler Uncle!" Soda yelled.

"Never!" Two-Bit panted trying to break free.

"Holler Uncle," Soda said as he put Two-Bit's arm in a very unusual angle.

"Nope!"

"Holler Uncle!"

"No!"

"Say it!"

"Fine, fine! Uncle!"

Soda gave one of his smiles and got off of Two-Bit. Steve had already taken a seat and was starring at me, which was creeping me out a bit. Two-Bit soon joined the starring. Soda was still grinning from ear to ear and I couldn't tell if it was because he had gotten Two-Bit to say Uncle or if it was the fact Pony and I were together again.

"So," Steve finally broke the awkward silence, "What's up with this?"

"What's up with what?" Pony asked a bit defensive.

Steve gestured towards me.

"Well what does it look like?" Soda asked making his way over to Steve.

"It looks to me like there back together," Two-Bit answered.

"There ya go," Soda said taking a seat next to Steve.

"But how?" Two-Bit asked with the most perplexed expression I've ever seen.

"How does one usually get back together Two-Bit?" Soda asked.

"Kiss and make up," he replied.

"Very good," Soda said patting Two-Bit on the head.

Steve looked over at me with a real dirty look. I really didn't get why though. Steve and I use to get along pretty good. More so because most of Pony's time was spent with me and not tagging along with him and Soda. So the fact he was so pissed off to see me right now I just didn't get.

"This doesn't make any sense," Steve said after a few minutes of starring at me.

"Love doesn't have too," Pony replied.

Pony looked at me and I smiled and blushed. Here I am blushing again I thought to myself. I really do love him though. Pony kissed me lightly on my forehead while Soda and Two-Bit made little comments like 'Aw,' and 'It's so cute.' Steve merely rolled his eyes with the tiniest hint of a smile.

I was a little lost for words. So I was kind of relieved when Darry walked into the living room.

Darry looked first at Pony who had a huge smile on his face and then to me. Then Darry winked at Pony with one of his rare smiles.

"Morning Kate."

"Morning Darry."

"Long time no see."

"Yeah same to you."

"Thinking of sticking around this time?"

I smiled and looked over at Pony before looking back at Darry, "Yeah, I think so."

"Well I hate to break up this little love fest but Darry we better get to work," Soda said as he got up to his feet.

Darry nodded his head and walked to the door but not before he walked over to Pony and playfully ruffled his hair. Soda and Steve followed Darry out the door and we heard the truck drive off in a hurry.

"Soda's driving," Two-Bit said with a laugh.

I laughed too until I remembered I was suppose to work today. But surely Gary would have phoned in for me. Oh shit Gary. He must be worried sick about me. I wonder if he knows about Mrs. H yet. Oh man someone's going to have to tell Lee about that. It's going to break his heart. And what about Garrett? I bet his Mom is still at the hospital. I wonder if Beth found that note Anna left for her. What if she didn't find it?

"Shit," I muttered under my breath.

I gave Pony a quick kiss on the cheek before getting up.

"Where are you going?"

"Hospital," I answered as I tried to sort out my thoughts.

"Wait for me," Pony said as he got up off the couch.

"It's okay Pony," I said with a smile, "You don't have to come."

"But I want you," Pony froze and then quickly tried to correct himself, "I mean too. Well actually I mean both but-"

I walked over to Pony and cut him off by kissing him. I wrapped my arms around his neck as he put his arms around my waist. We only pulled apart when we heard Two-Bit coughing.

"Get a room would ya," I heard Two-Bit holler.

"Your in it," I replied with a laugh.

Pony leaned in to give me another kiss but I broke away after a minute or two, even though I didn't want too. But I had to get to the hospital.

"I really have to get going Pony," I said with a slight smile.

"Alright," Pony answered, "But I'm coming."

I didn't bother to protest. I actually kind of wanted him there with me.

We both walked outside. It was actually really beautiful. The sun was shining and you could hear the birds chirping to their own little tune. Pony had his arm around my shoulder and the two of us walked towards the bus stop without saying too much. Pony, I could tell, was off dreaming again. It didn't bother me one bit though. That's one of the things I like the most about him. He's a big dreamer and he notices things that most people never would. Like sunsets. I love the way he digs sunsets.

But the peace and quiet we were enjoying was soon broking up by none other then Dallas Winston.

"Well, well, well look what we have here," Dally said as he slightly swayed. I could tell he was a little tipsy.

"Hey Dally," Pony said.

"Dallas," I greeted though there was no warmth in my voice.

"Aw come on Kate. Where's the love?" he asked with a smirk.

I just rolled my eyes.

"Dal, leave her alone alright. She's been having a touch time lately."

"Tough time eh?" Dally said with a slight laugh, "Why don't you join the club kid."

"Already did," I replied coldly, "I'm the vice president of it actually. What club do you belong to Dally? The 'I'm a fucking asshole one'? Or the 'I love nothing better then to get drunk and sleep around with whores one'?"

Dally just laughed before answering, "Both."

Pony looked from me to Dally but didn't say anything.

"Look you know I'd love to stay and chat but I really ought to be going," Dally said with a grin.

"Later Dal."

"See you around Winston."

Dally smirked again before turning to walk away.

"Oh yeah Pony," he called out stopping and turning to face us, "Don't forget to collect up on that make up sex eh."

Pony blushed. I gave Dally the finger. Dally just laughed and started walking again.

"What's up with you two?" Pony asked as Dally walked out of sight.

"Long story," I replied before the bus pulled up and we got on.

Once we got off the bus I ran to full speed towards the hospital. Though I was running my fastest, Ponyboy easily kept up.

I ran into the waiting room and saw that everyone was still there. Danielle was sleeping on Jeff's lap. Jenna was reading some magazine and Anna was trying to get Jenna to help her wake up their Mom. Garrett's Mom was on her husband's lap while Tiffany and Lily were starring attentively at both Gary and Jeff whispering to one and other. Bethany was crying into who I could only assume as her new boyfriends shoulder. I saw Scott's Mom and Dad talking with one of the nurses. Gary was standing over in the corner and he immediately walked over to me the second he saw me. He gave me a huge hug, literally picking me up off the ground and spinning me around.

"Where were you? You had me worried sick Kate!" he said still hugging me as if he were to let go then I would disappear.

"Well I went to go find Garrett's Mom and Sodapop Curtis gave me a ride. Once I found Garrett's Mom I decided to walk to Mrs. H's but when I got there she was…. Well… dead."

Gary nodded his head sadly and slowly, "I know. They called our place and Heather told me."

"I'm gonna miss her," I said softly.

"I know kid, me too," Gary said with a faint smile.

We both stood there for a minute I felt tears welling up in my eyes again but quickly brushed them away. I hate crying and I figured I done enough of it lately.

"That still doesn't explain why you didn't call me or something," Gary said after a minute.

"Well I was kind of depressed… so I ran to the park and well…"

I really didn't want to have to tell Gary that I had attempted to commit suicide. It wasn't something I was proud of. Not to mention the fact I knew Gary was going to worry even more. I didn't want to stress him out or nothing.

But I didn't have to say anything. Gary grabbed my wrist and looked at it. I had a tiny cut on it but nothing major. But Gary knew what I had tried to do. He pulled me into another tight hug.

"Kate baby," he said softly, "Why? I'm here for you okay. Don't ever think that's that answer."

"I know," I said as a few tears fell down my face, "I didn't know what I was doing."

Gary released a bit of his grip on me and I saw a few tears running down his cheeks too. He brushed them away quickly though. I've only seen Gary cry once. Which was Bryan's funeral. And it hadn't been more then just a few tears. Gary was a greaser born and raised. You had to learn to suck it up and get over it, or it would get you. That was Gary's philosophy anyways. And it works for him. But I don't know how he handles it. I don't like crying either… but sometimes it's hard not too.

"Ponyboy Curtis found me and he um… took me back to his place." I finished.

Gary nodded his head and I looked over at Ponyboy. He was standing up against one of the walls, lost in his own thoughts. Then I saw Jenna run over to him and started talking. Pony bent down to her height and started talking while I smiled. Looking back at Gary who had been watching Pony too.

"That Curtis boy," Gary said, "Is that the one who you had that fight with."

I nodded my head.

"I'm assuming you made up then."

I smiled and nodded my head.

"He's a good kid then?"

I nodded my head again. Gary smiled.

Just then the doc walked into the room.

"Can I have a word with Mr. and Mrs. Linder and Gary Hamilton?"

Gary walked over towards the doctor, as did Garrett's Mom and Dad.

I walked over to where Jenna and Pony were.

"Hey how's my girl?" I asked Jenna with a smile.

"Okay," Jenna replied with a smile, "I was just talking to Ponyboy. He has a cool name doesn't he?"

Pony and I both laughed, "He sure does."

"You should name your kids something like that," Jenna said with a smile, "Oh wait! Could you name one of them after me?"

Both Pony and I blushed before laughing.

"Well I doubt we'll be having kids anytime soon Jenna," I said with a nervous smile.

"Yeah your right," Jenna said with a smile, "You have to get married and all that stuff first."

My face turned an even deeper shade of red as did Pony's. Bethany and her new boyfriend had been half listening and after all of us shared a laugh Bethany called Jenna over to them. But before Jenna left she tapped me. I leaned down to her.

"He's really cute!" Jenna said with a giggle, "Definitely a keeper."

I couldn't help but laugh and smile, "Thanks."

Jenna nodded her head with a smile and walked over to Bethany who was still laughing.

I looked back over at Pony whose ears were still pretty red.

He put threw an arm around me and pulled him close to him. As the two of us watched Gary and Garrett's parents head back over to the rest of us, as the doc left down the hall.

My heart began to beat faster waiting to see what the doctor had said. Gary walked over to Pony and I. His facial expression gave nothing away.

"Well it looks like…"

I know I'm evil lol Well I hope you liked this chapter! Let me know what you think! I probably won't be able to update for awhile though because I've got my grade 8 farewell and my cousins grade 12 grad this week So I'm pretty busy. Expect an update maybe sometimes next week hopefully! Please Review!