Chapter 5: Some News
I never really told Rosa much about Johnny or Dallas so I guess having my theme back would be a good chance for her to find out…
"That's your theme?" Rosa asked with widened eyes; I nodded with a slight smile.
"Yea, remember my old friends Johnny and Dally? I want you to read this," I told her as her smile turned into an unsure line.
"You sure?" she asked.
"Yea, it's time…"I said and glanced at my girlfriend. I don't know what I'd do without her….
"Then I'd be glad to sweetie," I nodded and rested my hand on hers seeing as it's the only thing I can do at the moment. In a matter of minutes, we arrived at the new house and with my hard yet light-footed steps, stalked into the living room where Soda and Laura were waiting for us.
"Hey guys, you staying for dinner?" I asked them. Both my brother and Laura smiled.
"Sure we will, but we need to ask ya'll a question…" he looked over at his girlfriend and held her hand with a tight, non-bone cracking grip.
"Me and Laura are getting married," his small whisper of a bellow was enough to tell me he was scared of our reaction. I guess with how hard I've become, it's almost impossible to think I'm nice. However, the biggest smile I've worn in years appeared on my face.
"That's great you guys!" I said. Probably the first time in a while that Soda and Laura has seen my dimples. Soda's face went from worried to excited in the blink of an eye. Laura just looked shocked. Soda is 23; he's old enough to make his own decisions.
I got up, along with Rosa, and gave Sodapop a huge hug along with Laura who still looked mighty shocked.
"What?" I asked.
"I haven't seen you smile like that since Johnny and Dallas…" Soda admitted. I looked down with a wince as I remembered my old best friends' memories we shared and their faces.
"I haven't" I replied with a soft smile.
"Is Ponyboy going soft?" Soda teased.
"No, I'm normal," I said.
"So, what's up with you two?" soda asked.
"Nothing, I'm actually quite wired…" Rosa replied but laughed at my face expression.
"How are you? Your five months pregnant!" I said with a laugh. Rosa shrugged with a laugh.
"I'm not sure but I am today!"
"At least you won't give me the aye today," I mumbled.
"What did you say? I didn't hear you…" she gave me the eye.
"Aw. C'mon!" I whined.
"Nope," she said and poked me in my ticklish spot making me crouch in laughter.
"Wow, your 21 and your still ticklish…" Soda shook his head.
"Oh ha-ha,"
"Papa?" I heard the sweet voice of Cassie. I turned to see her holding her holding her stuffed bear in her arms.
"Yes baby?" I asked.
"Do I have to go to the Hosicle tomorrow?" she asked with her accent.
"Yes, baby girl, you do," I grabbed her and rested her on my lap.
"I don't wanna go!" Cass cried.
"I know but you want to get better, right?" I asked.
"Uh huh,"
"This is the only way. Don't worry, because you will be starting school soon, too!"
"Fine, daddy…" she pouted so I started to tickle her.
"You are goin' to stay at Uncle Darry's tonight because Daddy and Mama are going on a date tonight," I winked at Cassie so Rosa couldn't see. Cass knows about the whole marrying thing and wouldn't pipe up. We had to pinky-swear.
"Really?" she asked, her smile growing.
"Yep! Everyone is going to be there!" I told her.
"Tuff!" I grinned at her.
"Let's get your clothes back on (wearing pajamas)," I exclaimed and walked with her into her bedroom.
"What would you like to wear?" I asked. She ended up picking a white t-shirt that said 'cutie' on the front in red and red pants.
"Alright, you're all ready," I told her and brought her bag out to the living room.
"Bye daddy," Cassie gave me and Rosa a hug and kiss, kissed Rosa's belly and left holding Laura's hand.
"Thanks soda," I said giving him the eye. The kind that he knows what I'm going to do tonight.
A/n- sry, it took so long. This chapter sucks.