Go ahead, shoot me. I don't care. Maim me, slaughter me, tear me apart. I know I take too long... way too long. I'd say 'I'm sorry, I'm back now, I won't do this again' but you know it's a lie. Think of this as one of those relationship where you 'hate' the other person (me) but you keep coming back for something (the story). This is life-like situation... sort of.
Haha, I realize that this story has no time period to go along with the book. So, we're making this... pre-book-ish. Like, right before any book events.
Oh, and a special thanks to Kate Everson for her extremely long, descriptive and touching review. Thanks for the tips but as for what 'plot' I end up with and whatnot... we'll just have to see what I come up with, lol.
Soda sock puppets to all reviewers.
Anyways, back to Pony and his terrible trauma.
"So anyways, do you know when you're gonna leave?" The dark-haired boy, Jonny, asked me, shifting in his seat to get a little closer.
"Umm... the doctor said probably next week or so. I guess it depends on how soon I can make myself move around or somethin'." I replied, smiling to imply that I was teasing him. He blinked, then slowly grinned back.
"That would be somethin' that you would say." He said, chuckling. Something that I would say? Am I the joking type? I thought that was more up to Two-Bit.
But then again, Soda said that Johnny and I get along pretty well. So maybe between the two of us, I'm the commentary kind of person?
Looking around for the other two guys, Dally, whom I really haven't spoken to much, was leaning against the wall in the back, watching us. Darry was doing the same, but he was sitting down, like he didn't have the strength to stay upright or something.
Returning my attention to Johnny, I looked at him straight in the eye. "Hey... I remember you sayin' something about our hangouts..." I trailed off, watching him nod. "So... why do we only hang out at those places?"
It was bugging me, the fact that he said we only hang at... what was it? The Dingo, I think and some other place, I dunno. So... were there no other places? Too far?
"Uhh..." I frowned when I saw the dark-haired boy moving his lips, not saying much though, and lowered his gaze down. "It's just... we... umm..."
"Johnny?" Ahh, the white-haired man takes a stand. He looks a bit vicious now though... and I think his glare is directed towards me. "What's wrong?"
"N-Nothing. We just... were t-talking." I noticed how he started chewing his bottom lip and also looked the other way.
"... whatever." Watching the other guy step back in his original position, I started to wonder exactly what kind of relationship the two had. Opposites...?
Well... I dunno. I'm sure it'll make sense to me later.
"We just like The Dingo and Jay's better. Ya know, better food and stuff." Johnny mumbled, leaning in closer as if he didn't want the others to hear. Of course, that statement made perfect sense except the fact that he was being so... hesitant about it. I wonder if there's something that these guys aren't telling me.
"Oh yeah? What kind of food?" Really, there's nothing to talk about. I don't recall these guys very well and they don't seem to be very talkative today. Making me wish Two-Bit or Soda were here instead. At least they rather brighten up the mood.
Well, then again, nothing wrong with Johnny. I mean, he's at least making the effort into talking to me and all. The other two though... Dally could just be a rock and Darry could be some random friend if I didn't know that he was my older brother.
Some brother he was being...
"Oh, Dingo's got some real good burgers and fries. I like their sandwiches too. Umm... regular drinks, like Coca-cola and stuff. Chicken, steaks and other good stuff. Jay's kinda has the same stuff, I guess. We also go to the Tasty Freeze, which is like an ice cream place. Their shakes and sundaes are real good."
Man, he must really like food for him to go into a speech. Even the two rocks in the back seem a little surprised. Finally, a reaction, even though it wasn't caused by me. Oh well... do what you gotta do.
Johnny said some other stuff about the places and their food. I made sure to nod every once in awhile though the thought of food was making me queasy. I'm sure I haven't eaten for quite some time but my stomach didn't see ready. In fact, if anything, I getting a strange feeling... coming up... oh god.
Clamping a hand over my mouth, I must've made a sudden move because in the next second, Darry was practically on top of me, demanding to know what was wrong. I guess when he saw my face, he knew exactly what was the deal and told Dally to get him a trash bin, which he tossed across the room. I felt him place a hand behind my head, forcing me to face the inside the thankfully empty bin, which I promptly began to hurl into.
Pain was manifesting its way into my head, making me squeeze my eyes shut. Once I finished my business with the bin, I tried to shift myself, tugging at the sheets. It was getting really hot in the room. Rubbing furiously over my face with one hand, I knew I was breathing really heavily, for Darry kept rubbing his hands up and down my back, which was actually helping a little bit.
"Pony, do you want the sheets off?" I heard him asking in which I nodded to. I felt a comforting breeze hitting my bare legs, causing me to relax just a bit more. The pain in my head was still there though.
Choking, I could feel the burning sensation in my throat from my previous actions. "M-My head hurts." I think I was crying, but I didn't care at the moment. I just wanted that pain to go away.
"Shh, its okay. We're gonna make the pain go away. Dal, get a doctor in here." His one hand was still rubbing my back, for I was still on my side from my engagements with the trash bin. I could feel him also brushing my hair back with his other hand.
"I-Is he alright!" I heard a nervous voice a little further away, immediately recognizing it to be Johnny. Weird, but Johnny just sounds so different from everyone else. I guess the fact that we were talking for the last ten minutes or so helped.
"He'll be fine, don't worry. As soon as that damn doctor gets in here!" I could practically feel his frustration burning off of him which was a little strange. I suppose Darry was a very expressive kind of person when he gets into it.
I was feeling a little better, no longer hot. My throat was still burning, but my stomach felt much better. A cleaner and empty feeling. In a good way. My head still hurt like hell though.
Suddenly, I felt a pricking in my one arm that somehow got free. I wanted to jump, if Darry wasn't holding me down.
"Its okay, Pony, he's giving you some painkillers."
Craning my neck, I barely saw the doctor in my blurry vision. It must be the tears. A minute later though, I felt my body relax completely. I also sensed Darry removing his hands away from me. I didn't know if I was missing the comforting feeling or not. He was still a stranger, though technically my brother. It was weird.
My throat still stung like crazy. "S-Soda." I heard myself croaking. Of course, I didn't realize the double meaning it had. I think I was referring to the drink, but really... I don't think I would've minded the other brother to be here...
Coughing, I realized that brother Soda being here would be pointless and so tried to make myself more clear. "W-water... d-drink..."
I saw Johnny jumping up, walking over to the table where a pitcher and a stack of plastic cups stood. Strange how I didn't notice those before.
"Here Pony, we only have water here." He said, holding the cup towards.
Nodding, I tried to shift myself, so I could prop myself on one arm in order to drink it. I guessed I looked really pathetic doing it because Darry heaved my body up, making me lean against his own. The sudden movement made things a little dizzy, but it was over in a couple seconds.
Taking the cup from the offered tanned hand, I sipped at it, feeling the cool liquid refreshing my throat. With my body cooled down, I noticed that the warmth coming off of Darry didn't feel bad at all. It was a nice feeling.
Is this what they refer to as brotherly love?
Well, I'm ending it here. Yes, I added some extreme action in here... everyone say 'oohh' and 'ahhh' if you weren't sickened by my pathetic descriptions, lol. Please R&R and the next update will be this year, for sure.