As I got ready for my first ever date with Sodapop Curtis, I couldn't stop thinking about what could happen. I was so excited! He was definately the perfect guy for me. He was so nice and caring, and was movie star handsomd. I looked over at the clock on my wall. It said 8:55.

"Shit!" I said. 5 minutes until I was supposed to meet Soda! I ran straight out of my room, down the stairs, and out the door. Down the street I ran as fast as I could. Good think I'm on the track team and I get lots of practice. Dally answered the door when I got to the Curtis home.

"Whoa! Lookin' fine Keri!" he said checking me out.

"Too late there, Dal. I'm Soda's girl," I said giggling.

"Damn rights you are," said Soda. "Hey Keri. Glad you finally made it!" He leaned in and kissed me lightly on the cheek.

"Alright Soda," Darry said coming out of the kitchen. "We'll be back at 12 sharp. Good luck with Keri!" They all quickly rushed out the door. I saw Dally wink at Soda as he rushed out.

Soda put his arms around my waist and said "Never mind Dal. But he's right on one point. You look beautiful tonight."

"Not as great as you, babe. You're the one with the movie star good looks," I said. By now, we were both staring into each other's eyes, standing by the doorway. After a couple long seconds, Soda grabbed my hand and rushed me to his bedroom. He told me to close my eyes right before he pulled me in.

"Okay, open em now," Soda said. He was holding a dozen roses and had candles set out all over. He pressed play on the radio and some romantic music played. I was so overwhelmed, I started to tear up.

"Oh my gosh Soda! You totally didn't have to do anything like this," I said. "How much did this all cost?"

"It doesn't matter,: Soda said walking towards me and handing me the bundle of roses. "I did this all for you. I love you Keri."

"I love you too Soda," I said, pretty much crying by now. He wrapped his arms around me, kissing me on the cheek. He escorted me to the bed. I sat with my back to the headboard. He turned on the lamp, walked around the bed to shut off the main light, and sat beside me on the bed. I leaned my head on his shoulder, and he put his arm around me.

"Soda, I know why you stopped dating Sandy, but what would make you go after me?" I said. "I mean, I'm not tremendously beautiful as she is, and..."

"Listen," Soda inturrupted. He help my face with both hands and looked me straight in the eyes. My heart lalmost melted at that experience. "You are gorgeous, inside and out. You are way more beautiful than Sandy in every way. I've loved you ever since I could love." He kissed me so passionately I think I died for a second. His warm embrace and amazing kisses were the best things I could ever have.

I flipped over so I was laying on his chest. I unbuttoned and took off his shirt, and he pulled off my skirt and stuck his hands up my shirt to undo my bra. We were totally not planning on going "all the way," but we got there. Trust me, we got there. It felt so good to be with him in that way.

We were at it much longer than we thought, becuase we heard the door open. Everyone was home!

"Oh shit," Soda said. "Hurry, put your clothes back on." He grabbed his clothes off the ground, put them on, and passed me mine. We heard Darry getting closer. We jumped in the bed, Soda leaning on the headboard and me leaning on him, sitting between his legs. He wrapped his arms around me and we pretended to be asleep.

Both Two-Bit and Darry opened the bedroom door. :Should I wake them up?" Two-Bit said quietly.

"Naw. Let the lovebirds sleep. You can come get her tomorrow morning," Darry said. "I'm sure we'll hear all about it."

Once Darry closed the door, Soda whispered to me, "I'm suprised Darry is letting you sleep over, let alone in the samw bed as me." He kind of giggled saying it.

"I had fun tonight. Love you babe," I whispered back. We kissed on last time for the night.

And that was the first night I slept with Sodapop Curtis.