Chapter 11
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It's been about 2 and a half weeks. We still aren't talking. It's been our longest fight yet. Longer than the time in first grade when he wouldn't give me the red crayon. Of course this time he wanted me to "hear red."
Each time we see each other..we just walk by coldly, sometimes giving the finger. I still feel bad for what I did, but at the same time, I dont. He should apologize not me.
Justin is getting..different. He's hanging out with Bryon Douglas, and Mark Jennings, and some of those people. I think I even saw him with Angela Shepard. Me and her never really got close. I guess it's cuz our gangs are rivals.
As for me, Im getting more lonesome. I mean, I still have Dani, but other than her I've been spending my weekends with Pony, and Two-Bit. That isn't bad but the movies isnt that exciting. Not to me that is. Dani's been over quite a few times. She doesn't seem to judge me by my house, like lots of other girls do.
It's been exactly 3 weeks and 2 days now since our fight. It was a boring Friday afternoon. I was reading one of Pony's old books. Well, rereading. It was getting to be about Mid-March by now. I was taking by surprise that evening by this random yet exciting conversation.
I was still boredly reading when Darry spoke up. "Mist, how bout you invite Dani over for a sleep over."
I didn't exactly understand what Darry was saying. "What's the catch?" I spat out to Darry.
"No catch" he smiled, which was rare, but a comforting treat. "it's just that you don't get to do many girly things. And don't most girls have sleepovers on Friday nights?"
"Yeah, but im not 'most girls'"
"Look, if you despise the idea that much, then we won't do it. Im just saying it's not fair that your school friends never really come by anymore. And it's not fair for you to miss out on social experiences other girls have. Because in the future I know there will be of other 'girl stuff' you'll have to miss out on."
Darry had a point. Im going to have to miss out on a lot of other things in my years to come because we dont have the money.
"I guess so."
Darry was real pleased seeing me wanting to do something with someone besides Justin. I went to the phone to call her up, it felt very awkward. The last sleepover I went to was when I was seven and this girl's mother made her invite every girl. Regardless of soc and greaser. And the party still ended up horrible because they kept asking me where my brothers got such "weird" names. And then I got sent home because I was telling them to "shut up, or I'll do it for ya."
Dialing the number, it felt more awkward. And I still didn't know why Darry wanted me to invite her over. He kept explaining to me that I never get a chance to have "school friends" over and that I'm a girl and should do more "girl things." Though I know the real reason is he's glad Justin's getting out of the picture and I'm getting a "real friend."
As the phone kept ringing I didn't know what to expect. I wanted her to be able to come over, but at the same time, I wanted her to be busy.
"Hello?"
Shit. She answered. Now it's too late to turn back.
"Hi."
"Misty! How nice of you to call!" I could already tell she was grinning on the other side. "Is something the matter?"
"N-no I was just wondering if you were busy tonight."
"No plans, why?"
I felt the lump in my throat get bigger, no clue why this was so hard. But then, I hate the phone.
" I was wondering if you'd like to sleep over. I mean, if you want to."
"Sure! Just hold on a minute okay?" I waited as I could hear the muffle of voices through the phone. There was a shout, then a screech, before she came back on. "Sorry about that.. My Mom said she'd drive me over, it's a bit to dark to walk. I'll be over in a few minutes alright? Just one question..my mom wants to know if any of them boys will be there."
"Huh? Ohh..Two-Bit and Pony, are at the movies tonight, Soda's with Steve working late, and Darry's reading in the living room. Other than my brother's, no one should be there."
"She said it's alright then. See you in a few Bye!"
I hung up as Darry smiled " Told ya she'd say yes."
I laughed. "Keep Two-Bit out of the way, and we'll be just dandy."
By the time 8:15 came by, I was nervous as heck. I dont know what made me more nervous. The fact that the door bell rang, or the fact that a soc was actually staying over at my house.
I could hear the voices outside. A young girls voice, and an older woman. I leaped up from my seat and answered the door.
"Hi."
"Oh Hello, So we are at the right house. I was a little unsure, seeing as the neighborhood and all. So are your parents home?"
Dani bit her lip "Mother!"
"It's okay. No they aren't."
"Do you know when they'll be back? Are you girls supervised."
Dani blushed embarrassed "Mother!"
"Er.. They are dead."
"Oh my, Im terribly sorry. Who do you live with?"
"My oldest brother Darry watches us. Yes, he is home."
"Alright then, you two girls have fun." Mrs Cross gave a smile leaving.
"Misty, Im really sorry. She didn't know and..."
"It's fine. I get it a lot."
"Oh, do you ever miss-" Before she could finish her sentence I spoke over her.
"Wanna go to the movies? If we hurry we can make the second half of the double feature."
"Sure!" Dani smiled. " Is it safe too?"
"Sure it is. I'll just tell Darry." I ran to tell Darry and came back in."Ready?"
Dani nodded. "I've never been to a drive in before. Don't we need cars. And ticket money?"
"Nah, not if you know how to get in."
As we made our way to the drive in Dani was getting more and more apprehensive about jumping over the fence. I climbed over. "Commin?"
"I guess so..." She carefully climbed over trying not to scratch herself and came down over excitied.
"C'mon" I grabbed her hand leading her right behind Two-Bit and Pony.
"Well well well look who's here. If it isnt a greaser and her socy friend." I looked over "Very funny Two-Bit."
"Im hungry lets get popcorn." I said dragging Dani along who was confused.
"We don't have money! What if we get caught!"
"Oh, we won't. I have a little method."
"Which is?" Dani said getting more and more worried as the line moved up.
"Just watch."
As our time in line got closer I grinned at my plan. "Three cokes and a popcorn."
"That'll be $1.95"
I tried to flirt around a little with the cashier. "How about afterwards me and you do a lil-"
"That'll be 1$.95 ma'am"
I blushed. " I seemed to forgot my money. How about I give you a better tip instead."
He just shook his head trying to not to grin, at our pathetic attempt of getting a free meal. He smiled a little "It's on the house."
Dani and I made our way back to the seats as Two-Bit asked "Did ya get me a soda?" I shook my head and threw popcorn at him.
"In that case, I'll take you instead." He winked to Dani making her blush. I rolled my eyes. Like I really needed to see Two-Bit flirting with Dani. When I knew he was just doing it for his own entertainment.
"If ya'll are gonna do this all night then I'm leaving." I looked over at Pony who was just sitting there staring aimlessly at the movie screen and at Two-Bit who was busy flirting with Dani.
"Fine then. I'm leaving."
"Alright. Cya Mist." Two-Bit waved me off barely paying attention.
I was outside of the drive-in and stopped when I heard a whistle. I immediately recognized it and turned around facing them.
"Hello Curtis." Angela spit out bitter, looking as sluttish as usual.
"Shepard." I said dully and bitter. I never liked Angela. She always tries to hit on Ponyboy. And sometimes on Soda and Darry. I definitely didn't like Justin hanging with her.
I could feel the hurt and anger growing inside, as I took a look at Justin. His sand colored hair was greased, and was wearing a heavy leather jacket. Which Angela probably got from Tim or Curly.
The pain was growing more seeing him like that.
"Justin,.." I was getting a little choked up. "This isn't you. Your not a greaser. Your not like them. I'm tired of fighting. Just stop hanging with them. They wont do you good."
"Thought you didn't like faggots" Justin spat at me harshly.
"I-I."
"Beat it Curtis. He doesn't like you."
I was getting more and more angry. I started to notice Justin shaking. Tears started to well up in my eyes. He fell to the floor still shaking a little. And then I realized that the time he was trying to get high at home, wasn't his first time. It wasn't his second. And he's done it more times than I've known. He then started to scream about something. I think it was about orange spiders.
I started to cry " YOU DID THIS TO HIM!" I screamed to Mark. I knew he was a drug dealer. Grabbing the closest thing to me, I snatched the pop bottle and smashed the end, holding it to Mark's neck. "YOU DID THIS! YOU DID IT YOU LITTLE BASTARD!" I kept screaming and threating him. I could see Angela and Bryon getting a little freaked and they ran off. I let Mark go, who punched me, but that didn't matter.
I ran to Ponyboy, Two-Bit and Dani, ignoring everyone's looks.
"Misty? What's wrong?" Pony and Two-Bit asked staring at me, eyes full of tears.
I couldn't speak so I just pointed to where Justin laid.
"Oh my God! I didn't pay attention to who ever's voice that was.
Before I could say anything else Justin was already on his way to the hospital.
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And there's Ch. 11
