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My goal is to reach 12 reviews or higher. Since this is my 12th chapter. :] Thank you so much! Okay now here is the chapter!
Chapter 12: The big step
2:30 P.M.
Pony's P.O.V.:
The sunlight pierced through the window, directing itself inconveniently onto my eyes. As I turned with a groan, I brought the white sheets my mother had sewn for me and Soda over my eyes, burying my head into the sack stuffed with feathers that served as a pillow. I groaned in lethargic complacency, doing my best to ignore the reminder in my window that it was time to awaken.
"Pony! It's time to get up," came a high-pitched voice from across the house. I said nothing, hoping that the voice might leave on its own. I knew it wouldn't.
A pair of moving hands appeared on my stomach. I hate being tickle! I let out a laugh and tried clinging onto my brothers arms to not continue.
"Come on, Pony. It's your first day of college!" came the vibrant voice of Soda.
"Okay, Soda, I get the point. I'll get up." I groaned.
As I rolled over and opened my eyes, I was greeted by Soda's energetic face only inches from his own.
"You don't look like you're getting up," Soda said, his dark hair appearing more intense from the light shining through the window. Soda grew taller than me. I was still the smallest of the family. I am almost a complete opposite to my brother, Soda was brimming with energy and curiosity.
"Give me a minute," I said, pushing off my covers and sitting on the edge of the bed. I got on my feet and looked at the alarm clock sitting on the right side of the bed, gasping as I saw how late it was. I looked over at Soda, "Listen, Soda. I can't talk anymore. I gotta go!"
"It's about time." Soda chuckled. His job was done; he had already obtained the pleasure of waking his older brother. He meandered out the door, going downstairs.
I rushed around the house, quickly putting on a pair of suitable clothes and scrounging around for my luggage. They were nowhere to be found. Sighing in exasperation, I rushed out the door. I had gone no more than a few steps when Darry's voice halted him.
"Aren't you forgetting something, Pony?" Darry inquired with a serious tone, leaning against the front of his house and eying me carefully. One of his black shoes tapped impatiently on the hardwood floor below.
These past four years has made Darry look a lot older. More and more bags under his eyes caused him this from stress about what had happened during that fall of '65. So many things had happened then.
I turned around slowly, holding my breath and hoping my older brother wouldn't delay me long. I said nothing, waiting for Darry to continue. Even though Pony was considered an adult, he still treated his brother with the utmost respect.
"You forgot this." My brother smiled, his countenance completely changed. My feigned impatience quickly dissolved as Darry gave the luggage to Colin.
"Ready to go? We are going to be late." Darry continued.
I walked out of the house and opened the trunk of our old beaten up Ford. Even though it wasn't in that of a good shape, it still was a good car.
I was greeted by Two-Bit and Steve, as they all said their good mornings.
"I believe that should be everything, Pony." Darry grinned triumphantly, placing the last of the belongings inside the trunk.
Darry opened the door and motioned us all to get out, "Come on we are going to miss our flight."
As we reached to the air port, we all got out and Darry said, "Well, Pone. I guess this is goodbye. Good luck."
I cocked an eyebrow, "Dar, it's not like I am leaving you forever. I will be back. In two months." I smiled.
"I know. I just wanted to wish you good luck. Write to me, okay?" Darry smiled with Soda along him.
Soda stepped infont and gave me a quick hug, "Keep contact and stay outa' trouble. You hear?"
I grinned, "Hey i'll be fine."
Soda smiled, "Yeah. Good luck Pony. See you soon."
Two-Bit gave me a handshake goodbye and he said a couple words, which made me laugh.
Surprisingly, Steve gave me a hug and wished me the best of luck. Isn't that weird?
The faces of everyone looked on the small departure. Darry, Soda, Steve and Two-Bit waved vigorously with limitless energy. They all inhaled deeply for one final hoorah.
"Goodbye!"
I got up on the train, the last one to hop on. The doors closed, with a light screech, the train came to life and began to move onto the tracks. I waved bye to them. The gang disappeared behind me as the area became obstructed by the dense foliage of woods. Thus, the start of my new life was upon me.
Soda's P.O.V.:
Hours passed by. Eversince the time we reached home, there was nothing but fighting between me and Darry. I told him that I had to see Cherry once again. It really wasnt healthy for me and the gang but I had too. I wanted her to be okay.
"When can you just leave this girl alone for awhile huh?" Darry shouted. Smacking a glass he had in his hand down at full force.
My eyes were blazed with fury and I shouted, "Dar! She's really sick! I have to look out for her!"
Darry took a couple steps towards me and said, "Listen here, Soda. I ain't taking this no longer with you always sneaking out to see her. You do as I say, or i'll-"
"Or what Dar? What are you going to do, huh?" I shouted right back making the room nothing but reticence between us.
"Come on Dar! Tell me! What are you going to do?"
Still, nothing came out from my older brothers mouth. I could see the pain and the guilt in his eyes.
"I'm going." And I walked out of the house and went back to see Sherri.
I got out, slammed door and got in my car. I hope her parents aren't home.
As I got close to her street, there were no cars except for Sherri's red stingray. I skipped her house, and parked on the other side of the street, trying not to make it seem obvious by pulling in her driveway.
I got out of the car, looking around her house, trying to find a way to sneak in. It was late out and I didn't want her having to wake up.
Cherry's P.O.V.:
I woke up until I felt a hand go through my hair and someone's weight going deeper into the bed.
I panicked a little, "Huh?" I quickly turned around, now sitting on the bed and I saw Soda lying there next to me. "W-What are you doing?" I said a little too loud.
"Shhh... Come here." He said tugging at my sleeve to lay down once again.
"Go back to sleep." He mumbled, slowly closing his eyes.
And I moved a little close, moving my head closer to his chest. And by then, I slowly went to sleep.
7:30 P.M.
I woke up again from someone getting up. It was Soda. I moved to the center of the bed, making him get off from the bed and said, "Hey."
He moved closer to me, kneeling down, "Hey. How are you feeling?"
"Not too good. I have been feeling nausious since last Thursday." Yes, I was telling the truth, even right now I wasnt feeling good. I was feeling dizzy. I looked into his eyes and they didn't look like the lively eyes I have seen. They were covered with fear and the peachy color of his face suddenly turned pale, making him look worse than I have ever seen him.
Soda's P.O.V.:
I turned my head, trying not to make eye contact with the one I loved. "I can't do this." I thought. A sudden bash of pain turned into my stomach.
Tiny drops of water fell from my face and collapsed onto my jeans. I quickly wiped my tears away, not making any sound.
Sherri has been this way eversince three weeks after the day we met at the bar. I was getting scared. Why has she been acting like this? And all this fighting going on at home! I hate to argue! This is ruining me and Darry's relationship! I don't want this to keep on going on and I sure want to know whats going on with Cherry but we don't have the answer!
Cherry's P.O.V.:
I started to get scared. Something wasn't right. I have never seen him act this way before. "Something isn't right, Soda. Tell me." I said speaking up.
"Why do you want to know? It's not going to help, Sherri. It's just bad news after the other." He said lighting up another cigarette. He finally sat down at the table.
"You need to stop smoking so much, Soda. It's bad for you and you know it."
"Come on, Sherri. Not now." His voice grew louder, "Not now, okay?"
I sat up and said, "You're scaring me, okay? Stop it."
"I don't need to stop Cherry! How do I feel, huh? I'm scared too!" He yelled. "Darry is mad at me because of you! It's all because of you!"
"What?" I asked.
"He wants me to see him more. I can't take this no more! I can't do it! I am tired of arguing with Darry. And I am tired of defending you!"
"Well, maybe if you visited them more often, they wouldn't be as mad!" I shouted louder than I have ever at Soda. I couldn't believe I was doing this!
"How could I have done that, Sher? I wanted to do this, because I love you!" "I love you so much that I would do things that I don't feel like doing just for you! Just to make you feel happy and safe!"
"Soda, wait!" I stood up but it was no use. He was out of my room. Seconds later, I heard the door from downstairs slam, leaving me thinking he was out of the house.
Soda's P.O.V.:
I ran and I ran. I didn't know where I was going. I just wanted to be alone. I just wanted to go somewhere where I could pull myself back together. So many things have been happening. Way too many fights and way to much worrying. Way too many stuff that I shouldn't have to worry about in my age. For christ sake, I am twenty three years old and I am forced to go to 'Nam and I am having a girlfriend of mine that has a baby with me or my brother, Darry is mad at me because I don't spend time with them. I just can't take this.
I was going until I found a baseball field with no one there. I ran and opened the gate I imediately sat down and started crying. I might lose my best friend, my brother, I might not marry the girl of my dreams, Sherri, Darry might never forgive me, this could be the last fall I will ever see, this could be the last time I will see Pony before I go!
I sat there wiping my tears and looking down at the stars. Boy I sure wish Pony was here. He sure would like 'em stars. He would draw a picture of the moon or draw the baseball field. He has a great imagination. He would show me the picture and told me what it was about and asked me if it was good. I would always tell him, "Pony, you are always good. With your skills, you might become a one of a kind. Live in the nice fancy houses of Tulsa or elsewhere."
Just making me think of him made me cry. He was right, I just wish none of this would happen. So many bad things has happened.
I got up patting my pants and walked home. It was a cold night. I should have worn a jacket. But it's okay. I would be in bed soon anyways. When I thought of that bed, I have always thought of Sherri. So many things that happened there. Many beautiful things actually. I loved waking up every morning seeing her buried close to be or snuggling up to me. She is my life. I love her so much. I couldn't bear to lose her. She's not like Sandy, sure, it was hard for me to let go of her but then I found Sherri and shes the girl that I have been dreaming of.
When I stopped thinking, I found myself infront of her house.
I got my key that she gave me and out opened the door. It was dark and I looked inside.
She's probably asleep. I thought. I got upstairs and went into her room. I saw her figure. She was so beautiful. What a wonderful mom she is going to make. I closed the blinds and carefully got on the bed. I started trailing kisses from her neck to her cheek. I just loved her so much.
She moaned for a second. She was a light sleeper. "Soda..?" She asked wearily.
"Yeah?" I asked kissing her forehead.
"You're here. I was scared." She said.
"It's alright, babe, it's okay." She put her head down again and went back to sleep.
I don't know why I make every chapter end with them sleeping but I hope you guys enjoyed it. :) Next chappie will be a chapter about Pony so there will be no more Soda/Cherry stuff going on until the chapter after that. xD
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