Alright, here's another chapter. I'm using the ideas of the people who have reviewed! Hope you enjoy! Sorry it's short!
Chapter 7
Pony's POV
Johnny was at my house still, since his dad kicked him out again. He slept on my floor and I almost stepped on him this morning. He was now getting ready for the date with Jamie that I wish I had. But I could he was nervous.
"Hey, Pony, what should I say?" he was fidgeting with his clean shirt that Darry had just washed for him.
"I don't know, just be yourself. After all, it is you that she is in love with, right?" I was so mad. I wish I could go with them, just to be with Jamie. This is really the first time I have ever been mad at Johnny, and he doesn't even know it.
"Yeah, okay. But myself doesn't really talk that much." Then I could hear the phone ring, and I heard Darry answer it. Then I heard my name shouted down the hallway.
"Ponyboy! Phone! It's some girl!" it was probably Jamie, because I really didn't know any other girls. I walked down the hallway and answered the phone.
"Hello?"
"Ponyboy? Hi, it's Jamie. I'm sorry, but could you tell Johnny I can't go tonight, I'm really sorry."
"How come?" I was kind of glad to hear this, but I could tell she was crying. Why was she crying?
"Oh, I got grounded. Look, tell him I'm real sorry. It was kind of rude to ask him out and then cancel. I, I'm just, I cant." She was stuttering. Something weird was going on. Someone had forced her to not go, and I think I know who it was.
"Ok. Sure. Jamie, what's really going on? Are you okay?" I knew she wouldn't tell me, no matter how much she wanted to.
"Yeah, but" she started to whisper. "Look, Shane is back at my house. I can't talk for long. He's at the store right now, getting beer. He came back last night. I really don't even like him anymore, but I am afraid to tell him, because of what he will do to me. I saw that a guy can treat a girl way better than he has been treating me. Thank you so much for helping me, Pony. You're a great friend. See ya at school." Oh, no. This can't be happening. Why do bad things always happen to good people? I have to help Jamie. I have to. I back down to my room to go tell Johnny.
"Hey Johnnycake. We're going out. We've gotta go get Jamie before it's too late." I said grabbing my jacket. I sounded like it was a life or death situation, and I felt as if I was overreacting. And then I thought, this could be a life or death situation. That made me a little mad. How could someone be so cruel? I don't get people.
"See ya Dar, we'll be back later" I said, not looking at anyone. I just wanted to get down there as soon as I could.
"Hey, man, wait up!" he was so far behind. I guess I forgot how fast at running I really was. I was the only freshman on varsity team.
"Johnny," I yelled. "I'll meet you there." I don't know why I was doing all this. Why didn't she just call the fuzz or something? They would take care of it no sweat? This girl was none of my business, and she was into Johnny, not me. Why didn't Johnny go save her? I slowed down. Then I remembered her face. It was so sweet and beautiful. And then I also remembered her face when Shane was there. I started running even harder. I cared about this girl so much. I don't want to see her hurt, ever. How are me and Johnny supposed to take him out? He's huge, and way older. And to make matters worse, me and Johnny were scrawny. I could see her house, and I was at a dead sprint. I skipped all the steps on the porch and opened the door. Shane was no where in sight, and Jamie was on the floor, passed out.
Alright, not the best chapter, huh? Sorry they're short, but I'm writing another one right now, and I'm going to finish this story soon. Review!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!