Dally's POV

After driving for like 2 hours we finally reached the Curtis' house. "Get out kid."

He uncaringly shrugs his shoulders and takes another drag and gets out of the car. What the hell happened to him? Did he get hit hard in the head or something?

Steve gets out and grabs his shoulder hard, most probably bruising his shoulder, but Ponyboy glares at him angrily and shrugs Steve's hand off of his shoulder and dusts his shoulder as if Steve had cooties. I looked at Two-Bit wondering if he knows what the hell is up with the kid?

Ponyboy just walks into the house and I decided to follow him before his brothers chew him out for running off. He deserves to blow some steam off. I hurriedly get out of the car and jogged into the house.

Ponyboy's POV

I walked into the house carelessly. Both of my brothers saw me and hopped onto their feet and Darry looked furious while Soda seemed angry. Oh so he joined the mob of 'Lets go kill Ponyboy's ass cause he decided to run off just to blow some steam off?'

I raised an eyebrow challenging both of my brothers, Darry steps close to me, I usually step back, but I stood strong. I won't let anyone, even if that means family, push me down. I rolled my eyes and pushed past him and walked towards my room, but it happened so fast. I blinked and opened my eyes just to realize that I was in a choke hold, not top tight but not too loose either. I looked up to see Soda, let me tell you this, I was shocked but I didn't dare let my guard down. I gave him a challenging look. So, this is what he does huh? He decided to take Darry's side on this huh?

Darry looks at both of us with shocked yet concerned eyes. I spit "Don't pity me. I don't want it. Mainly, from you."

I was suddenly on the floor. I groaned a bit but not loud enough for everyone in this room to hear it. I looked up to see Steve, he throws in a punch at my nose -I swear he broke my nose,I heard it crack- and hisses "You spoiled brat, how dare you insult yo-"

Before he could continue his sentence I flipped us and threw a punch hard his jaw hard ignoring my bloody nose and get off of him and wiped my bloody nose. Sodapop looks at me with tears rolling down his eyes and Darry looks at me with unreadable eyes.

I felt a bit guilty but I won't let any of this affect me, just cause I am going to toughen up doesn't mean I am going to give up my education. I need to move away from this place. I need someone else to get me out of here.

Two-Bit yells "Stop!"

I flicked him off and turned away from the gang but I was turned around and slapped hard across the face, I blinked in pain and my eyes widen as I realized that it was Sodapop. I took a step back but he steps forward realizing his mistake with tears rolling down his cheeks even more. He tries to reach for me but I move far away from him. He whispers "Baby?"

I gritted my teeth. Dally comes out "Enough. Enough. God dammit!"

I just smirked at him as I wipe my bloody nose again. He glares at me "Stop smirking Curtis or I will have to wipe it off."

I lazyily leaned against the door frame behind me "Oh, gosh I am so scared that I am going to start peeing."

He walks towards me and grabs my collar, damn he was scary but I don't show him my fear and just smirk "Yes Sir? How can I help you? Since you so kindly are talking to me?" I stated sarcastically.

He groans and let go of my collar "Ponyboy, just go tend your bruised bloody nose okay? I will talk to the gang myself okay?"

I got angry. I snapped "I don't need your help. I don't need anyone's help. I am so sick and tired of everything. Just leave me the fucking hell alone."

I get off the door frame and walked towards the bathroom to wash my bloody nose, I don't need ice. Just me, myself and I.

They will get over this pretty damn soon. I shook my head as I wash my face and look at the mirror and just look at myself wondering whether what I am doing is right? Oh well, I just continue washing my face.

A/N: Sorry for the short chapter. I will upload again tomorrow lol don't worry! Hope you enjoyed it and liked it :D Please leave a like/comment/review/or whatever makes you happy!

-SJ (Depressed but getting better. Peace.)