Here is chapter 6! Enjoy!

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Chapter 6

Johnny's POV

My brother and I pulled up into our new house around 6. Actually, it wasn't new, but it was to him. Not a lot has changed, it's just got dirtier and in worse condition. My parents never really cared for cleaning the place, but what did they care for besides drinking? Joey opened the door and got out. he stared up at the house and said,

"Wow, this place hasn't changed a bit!" he continued to look at the house like it was a person, and opened the front door and walked in. He went to his old room and checked it out. Everything was the same, down to the positions of the furniture, school papers, and posters. It was a normal teen room. Nobody ever went in it, including me. Most of the time I was in my house I was either eating or using the bathroom. I didn't like my house with my parents fighting and yelling. Then he started to go through all the cupboards.

"Man, I sure am starving!" he found some cereal and poured himself a bowl.

'Want some?" I nodded and he poured me a bowl. We sat down together at the table, like old times. He looked around.

"So, whatcha been up to?"

"Nothing, really. Been stuck in that house for a week or so, but besides that, just normal stuff."

"Oh. What do you do in your free time?"

"I usually go to the Curtis's. Sometimes me and Ponyboy see a movie."

"Oh yeah" he said, looking down the road towards the Curtis's. "I remember them. Isn't there Ponyboy, Soda, Steven, Darry, Dallas, and Keith?" it was close enough.

"Yeah. I actually would like to go see them. They've been my family for two years now and I really want to go see them."

"All right, but be home before 10 or you're grounded mister." He said, joking and waving a finger.

"Yeah, whatever" I laughed out the door. It sure was great to have Joey back.

Joey's POV

Johnny shut the door, and I had the house to myself. I loved being back home. I haven't been here since I was sixteen. I miss Johnny. We used to be best buddies. Of course, he liked to hang out with his gang. I didn't really care for them. They just weren't my style. I had grown up with Soda and Steven in my classes, but we just didn't like each other. Over these past two years I have changed. I am more mature, now. I have two jobs, an apartment, and a girlfriend. Her name is Bethany. We have been going out for a year now. I want to marry her, but I'm not exactly sure how I am going to ask her. I don't know if living here is going to work out so well. I have two jobs that are an hour away from here. I can't really get a good one since I dropped out when I ran away. I decided that I would go over to the Curtis house. I remember where it is. I always thought Mrs. Curtis was nice, and I thought maybe I would go and visit her. I walked down the street in the cold air in only my T shirt. I opened the door to the Curtis house, forgetting to knock. I saw a few people in the living room. The only one I recognized was Johnny. And, Darry. He hasn't changed much. I could distinctly tell the one playing cards was Sodapop. The other one must have been Steven. That was everyone in the room besides the blonde talking to Johnny. I walked over to Johnny.

"Hey there, little bro." The blonde one looked up at me. he whispered something to Johnny and Johnny said,

"Hey Ponyboy, this is Joey, remember? And Joey, remember Pony?" oh yeah. He was always the quiet one. He was really young when I left, and he had grown up so much. Sodapop stood up from the table.

"Why if it isn't old Joe himself" man I hated being called Joe. I liked Joey, and only Joey. I waved at Soda. He really hasn't changed a bit. I remember in school he was always the lady's man. I looked at him and asked,

"You still in school?" he looked at me and coolly said,

"Nah, I dropped out to help Darry with the bills when Mom and Dad died." Whoa, I didn't know that they died. I let out a little,'oh' and they went on with their game. That was really sad. I also felt kind of bad. The Curtis's parents had died, and Darry automatically took them. My mom is gone, dad in jail, and my kid brother is sent to some home. I was a terrible brother, but I wanted to make it all up now. I tugged on Johnny's jean jacket.

"I think we should go. I've got some things to ask ya." Johnny gave in without any back talk and we headed down the street. We got to the house, and we were sitting on the couch watching TV. Johnny seemed to like Mickey. I looked at him, and saw a miniature me.

"Hey Johnny," I began. He didn't take his eyes off the screen.

"Yeah?"

"How would you like it if you came to live with me in my house?"

"Nope. I like livin in this neighborhood. Besides, according to the state, we live in this house. You know they come up and check up on us once a month? That's what they do to the Curtis's."

"Oh, well I need a job somewhere here then. And, I have a girlfriend."

"Oh, really?"

"Yeah. Her name is Bethany, and she'll probably be coming over a lot."

"S'alright. I don't usually hang out here. You could work at the DX station. I don't know if you know anything about cars, but Soda and Steve work there."

"Hmm…interesting." I considered it. A job was a job, and I decided I would go check it out. It was 11:30 when I realized that it was a Sunday and Johnny had school in the morning.

"Hey Johnnycake, what time do you go to bed on school nights?" I didn't want to become a strict parent, especially the first night.

"I dunno, whenever I'm tired, I guess." I was tired myself. "Yeah, but I'm tired now, so I'm gonna head to bed. Good night." He headed towards his room.

"Good night. Johnny," he poked his head around the corner.

"I love you"

"I love you, too." I'm surprised that he didn't hate me. I was glad, though. He didn't have my dad's temper like I do. Anyways, it was great to be home.

Okay? I don't know if it should end here or to keep going, and if it does continue, I don't know what will happen. Review!