Yeah! So sorry! I was gonna put this up yesterday but I had no time! Enjoy! Oh yes, and as you will tell, Sandy has not yet left!
Chapter Eight
We sat on the steps of Pony's house and thought about what happened. I was stunned and speechless. That soc tried to bring me to his car! Johnny and Pony stopped him! They beat them up!
"Th-Thanks … you guys," I said quietly.
They smiled in reply. Then, all of a sudden, Two-Bit appeared in front of us, grinning widely.
"What're ya guys doin'?" he asked, sitting beside Pony. No one answered. "Well, you guys sure are lively! Wanta go do somethin'?"
"Where's Dally?" asked Johnny, ignoring Two-Bit's question.
Two-Bit shrugged. "At the police station?" He inspected us. "Are you all wearing Soda's clothes?"
Pony burst out laughing for no real reason and stood up, stretching. "Who feels like vegging out?"
"Me," I said softly.
Johnny nodded.
"Just as long as I've got a beer and we're watching Mickey Mouse!" Two-Bit exclaimed.
We spent the next few hours watching Mickey Mouse. Around four Soda and Steve burst in rowdily.
"Watching TV?" asked Soda. "Already? Don't know how you can do it!" He jumped into the bedroom and a few minutes later, hopped out in his normal clothes. "Aw! How sweet – you guys like my clothes!" He glanced between me and Johnny, smiling hugely.
Just then the door quietly opened and a girl with long blonde hair and bright blue eyes stepped in timidly.
"SANDY!!" Soda cried excitedly.
He ran over to her, scooped her up, and shuffled out onto the porch, shutting the door. Steve whistled and plopped down beside Pony on the now crammed couch. A few minutes later Soda and Sandy returned. Sandy noticed me and smiled. I mirrored her. I didn't know her very well – just as Soda's girl – and I hadn't really talked to her before or anything.
"I propose a poker game!" Steve exclaimed, jumping to his feet.
"I'm in!" cried Two-Bit, waving his beer around.
"Aw, me too!" said Soda, sitting down at the table.
"Anyone else?" asked Steve as he dealt the cards.
The rest of us just shook our heads. I looked at Sandy and she looked upset about something. None of the guys had noticed yet, or they just felt too uncomfortable to ask what the matter was. She looked over at me, then motioned for me to go to her. Confused, I got up and went over to her.
"Wanta go for a walk?" she asked softly.
"Wha-? Uh … Okay."
She grinned and led me out the door. Slowly, we started down the sidewalk.
"I just … I wanted to talk to ya, River, 'cause you're a gal and … maybe ya'll understand." She paused. "Well, I came just now to tell Soda some'in' but … I saw the whole gang and … I freaked so …" She sighed heavily. "I need some help now! River, I'm … Wait! No, promise me ya won't tell a soul!"
"Uh … I promise."
"'Kay … I'm … I'm pregnant, River, and I … I don't know how to … I'm leaving to Florida in a few days!" She had started crying and I stared at her, shocked.
"But Florida …"
"My grandparents are there!"
"Whoa! Well … You have to tell Soda!!"
"But …" She started bawling even harder. "I-It … It isn't his!!" she burst and covered her face with her hands.
My eyes grew huge. "What?! But …"
"I know!" she cried. "I know! Soda doesn't know I … It was only once!!"
"Are you sure it isn't Soda's?"
"I know it isn't!!"
"But … He was gonna marry you!"
"DON'T! Stop it!! You dunno how horrible I feel!!" She seemed to plead for my approval.
"I …" I rubbed my forehead. "I don't know … Are you gonna tell him?"
She shrugged sorrowfully. "I don't know, River! I … I'll tell him eventually!! I just … I needed to talk to someone!"
"Why didn't you tell Evie?"
She stared at me like I should've known the answer. "Because she'll tell Steve and he'll tell Soda!!" She shook her head. "I don't know. Maybe I shouldn'ta said anything."
"No! It's fine! I … I just don't … I have no experience with … pregnancies!! I mean, I saw my mom pregnant but she never … talked to me or anything or let me get near her …" I sighed. "I wish I could help but …"
"Well, thanks anyways … for listening." She managed a weak smile.
I nodded and we turned back. I felt kind of helpless and kind of like she'd expected more advice from me.
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At midnight, Johnny and I left the Curtis' and just strolled down the sidewalk.
"Well … I guess Rick won't be home till tomorrow and … I should probably change. We could stay there tonight," I offered softly.
He nodded. "Sure."
We walked into the house nervously. I turned on the TV and left Johnny in front of it while I went upstairs, got some 'clean' clothes, and stepped into the bathroom. I stared at the shower, disgusted, and wondered if I'd be cleaner not having a shower. I didn't think the whole house had ever been cleaned in its whole … life. Trying to ignore the grime, I had a quick shower, then ran, revolted, down the stairs and slumped into the couch, sighing.
"Do you wanna have a shower?" I asked Johnny.
"I'll go home tomorrow," he replied quietly.
And with the TV and all the lights still on, I drifted off quickly.
Yes! So, thanks for all the reviews!!
Hmm ... My heart feels achy cuz yesterday I watched the Outsiders again and Titanic. And they make my heart sting! Those two movies, I swear I could watch them every day and never get bored! But I do feel sad. Well ... I only feel sad cuz they're just TOO darn good!! So yeah! REVIEW!! (grin)
