Hey guys! Sorry its been so long! Dumb School!
Anyways i just wanted to say i got my first bad review! Woooh! Oh well we all get them, and i do care about opinions and that was just theirs , thanks anon for telling me your opinion and ill try and make it not so 'half ass', that's ironic that's what my mom says when i do the dish job! :) I also just wanna say I'm not writing this for a big company or professional, ok? I'm writing this for fun, so i can get my mind off of dumb boys and stupid school. I write for no one but myself and the readers who chose to read it. And thanks to wildheartx for reviewing and favouriting :D
Disclaimer: i don't own The Outsiders in anyway! (i wish i did)
Well on with the story i suppose...
Chapter 4
(I cant believe it, today's the day, ahhhhh! I'm so excited. I actually had a date! No wait, its not a date! Its not. UH! I wish it was...)
Thia was getting ready for her little outing with Sodapop. She decided to wear a pair of light wash shorts with a yellow tank top and a light washed button up shirt, which she left un buttoned and tied it up by the ends of the shirt. ( I really didn't know who to describe that well, its like a farm girl kinda thing :S ) She pulled her hair into a high pony tail, did her make-up, which was not heavy, and finally went down stairs for breakfast. Thia has and hour to kill before Soda came to get her. She skipped into the large kitchen, not able to contain her excitement, she saw her grandma sitting at the table looking over the newspaper.
"Good Morning Dear"
"Good Morning Grandma" Thia replied happily.
"You seem quite cheerful this morning"
"It's because i am! Sodapop is showing me around town today" She said pouring the milk into the cereal bowl
Her grandmother gave her a knowing look "Oh i see, its about a boy hmm"
"Oh, uh, no its not like that, Sodas just showing me around and then were getting something to eat, you know just as friends"
"Mmhmm.." Her grandmother patted her head "You know i remember where you grandfather took me on our first date. It was wonderful, he took me to this cute little cafe style restaurant and then he took me to the park and we lied out on the grass looking at the stars.
Thia smiled at her grandmothers memory.
"Well dear have a good time i have to go tend to the garden" She said kissing the top of her head and walking out the back door.
Thia watched her grandmother walk toward to old tool shed that stood beside the stable and leaned her chin in her hands and day dreamed about the afternoon that was soon to come once Sodapop came to get her.
Thia thought of her grandmothers date with her grandfather all those years ago and she wondered if her and Soda would end up that way in the future.
Grandma Marges POV
"You see that Ted, dear shes growing up so fast, already an outing with a handsome young man"
The wind blew across my face, not a harsh wind a very friendly wind, i knew it was Ted. Even though he's not with me anymore it seems he always finds away to let me know when he is here. I miss him dearly...
I sincerely hope Cynthia finds someone to make her happy like i was with Teddy. I just hope she doesn't end up getting hurt, but this bit seems nice enough hopefully on the outside and inside...
Thia's POV
I was carried away with my thoughts when i heard 3 loud knocks from the front door. I ran into the hall a skid across the floor since my socks were slippery. I peeked through the small window to the left side of the door and saw a red plaid shirted back, and that was one hot back. I smiled and slipped on my black chucks and opened the door. Sodapop turned around and flashed with winning smile at me which almost made me melt on the spot. I smiled back and felt a blush creeping up on my face.
"Hiya Doll face, you look nice" Soda said with charming smile, looking me up and down
eeeeeeee, he defiantly just checked me out. Wait a minute, why do i care so much? Why am i acting like this? I thought
I felt the heat rushing to my cheeks "Thanks Sodapop" i squeaked out, tucking a stray piece of hair behind my ear
"Shall we" Sodapop asked offering me his arm
"Mhmm" I took his arm trying to hid the massive smile that broke out on my face
He led me to his faded red pickup and even open the door for me, whatta gentlemen.
Sodapops POV
(Earlier that Morning)
I stretched and got out of bed making sure not to wake Pony up. I walked down the hall and into the kitchen where Darry was cooking breakfast and sat down at the table.
"Mornin' Sodapop"
"Hey Darry"
"What are your plans today kid?" he asked setting down the eggs and bacon in front of me
"I'm showing Thia around today, then were gonna grab lunch at the Dingo" i replied stuffing bacon into my mouth
"Ah i see" Darry said giving me a knowing look
I smiled back at him, i really did like Cynthia, i just wanted to get to know her a little better before any of that happened
"Its nothing like like Dar, i just wanna show her around town so she doesn't end up gettin' lost or nothin"
"Whatever you say Soda, just make sure to clean up the dishes before you leave" he said walking out of the room as Pony walked in and sat down rubbing his eyes
"Morning Pon, want some breakfast?" I asked putting my plate in the sink
"Sure"
I gave him his plate and walked to my room to pull on a pair of faded light jeans, a white t-shirt and my red plaid shirt. I put a little bit of grease in my hair and brushed my teeth. I headed back into the kitchen to finish up the dishes. I loud bang came from the front door and in walked Two-Bit, Steve and Johnny. I wasn't to surprised to see Dallas wasn't with em, probubly sleeping off a hangover.
"Hey Sodapop!" Two-Bit said running into the kitchen and going straight for the fridge
"Hiya Two-Bit, beer and cake for breakfast huh?"
"Best thing to have for breakfast!" he replied laughing
"Hey Buddy" Steve said walking into the kitchen and grabbing a beer "What do you say we go to the Rodeo today?
"You know i would Stevo but i cant, i promised Thia I'd show her around town today"
"Oh i see, jumping the gun already huh?" he said wiggling his eyebrow
"Nah man, just two friends hangin out, you know for now" I said walking out into the living room where Two-Bit was sitting watching Mickey Mouse on TV.
"Hey Johnny, i said sitting down beside him and Pony on the couch.
"Hiya Sodapop" was his reply, shy kid he was
I sat there for a while watching the mouse on TV, and listening to Two-Bit howling with laughter. A little while later i realized i had to pick up Thia in 10 minutes so i walked over to where my shoes are, are where they were supposed to be.
"Darry! Have you seen my shoes?"
"Did you check under your bed?"
I ran into my room and sure enough there they were. "Thanks!" i yelled back
"You know kid, you'd loose your head if it wasn't screwed on right" hi said messing up my hair
"I know" i said with a laugh
I put my shoes on and grabbed the keys for the pick-up of the kitchen counter
"Where you off to Sodi-pop?" Two-Bit asked not looking away
"He has a date" Steve told him with a wink
"I already told you it ain't like that" i said walking out the door
"Have Fun!" I heard Two-Bit yell in a sing-songy voice
I heard them all laugh as i drove off down the road to Thias house. I turned on the radio and listened to Elvis on the way. A couple minutes of driving and i pulled into the large gravel drive-way that led up to her Grandma's house. I just off the engine and climbed out the the truck. I saw Thia's grandmother in the back coming out of the tool shed so i happily waved at her and hopped up the steps to the front door. I knocked 3 times and turned away from the door, wiping my hands on my pant legs, i was gettin' nervous all of a sudden.
I heard the door open so i turned around and smiled
"Hiya Doll face, you look nice" I said still smiling looking her up and down, wow she sure was a looker.
"Thanks Sodapop" she squeaked, tucking a piece of her hair behind her ear.
Oh good, she was probubly just as nervous as I was, that's a weight off my shoulders. I decided to play southern gentlemen and offered her my arm
"Shall we?" i asked
"Mhmm" i caught her smile out of the corner of my eye, which made me smile
I opened the door for her and jumped in the other side. We were off down the gravel drive-way.
We drove past the drive in, the cinema and Bucks place before we got to the lot. Cynthia was looking at everything out the window with a smile on her face.
"I thought we'd start here, this is the lot, the gang spends a lot of time here playing football and just joking around" i explained to her
"Sounds like fun" she replied smiling
I took her arm again and led her towards town, we walked past the park and towards the school.
"So i guess this is where ill be spending my finally year huh?" She asked staring up at the front of the school
"Yup, good ol' Will Rogers High"
"Are you gonna be in graduating year with me, I'd feel a whole lot better if someone i knew was with me" she said sheepishly
I rubbed the back of my neck and shot her an awkward smile " I uh, dropped out, you know after what happened with my parents and everything, i wanted to help Darry out with the bills and stuff"
"That's really.."
"Stupid? Yeah i know, all i was passin' was auto-mechanics and gym anyway"
"Why do you always have to cut me off?" She laughed, she actually laughed, great making fun of me no doubt "I was gonna say it was sweet, how many 17 year olds do you know that would quit school to help their families?" she said skeptically "I don't think your stupid Sodapop, some people are just better at somethings then others, it doesn't make you stupid, heck i failed grade 6 and 7 math!" She said throwing her hands up " In math the number were just getting all jumbled in my head, heck i don't even remember passing even one test! I'm just better and English and History! Doesn't mean I'm stupid just means it takes me longer to learn stuff, you know?" she finished laughing, finally someone who actually gets me
"Yeah, i get cha, thanks Thia" i said grinning at her
"No problem Sodapop, Come on, you still have a town to show me" She grabbed my arm and started to pull me towards town.
We walked around for a long time, i showed her the drive-in, Bucks, and she insisted i show here the book store and the little shops in the middle of town where the tracks meet the Soc and the Greaser sides of town, lets just say i wanted to get out of there before any of em decided to show up. Boy was i wrong, just as we were heading toward the Dingo and mustang pulled up beside us.
"Hey babe, long time no see"
OK! that's all for this time! :D I'll try to upload quicker next time! It's hard! I have school and now a job -_- and sometimes I'm just plan lazy! XD Any who! Thanks to the people who are still reading! Love you all and goodbye! :D