Well I got some great feed back for this and I am continuing. Hope that it doesn't seem too odd, but I am in a weird mood. Hope you all enjoy.
"You act like you haven't eaten in a week." Two-bit grinned and I got the feeling he did that an awful lot
"I get by." I shrugged
I'd eaten a whole meal to myself and I had started in on Two-bit's. I hadn't realized I was this hungry, but I hadn't had this much food available for a long time.
"Whatever you say baby." Two-bit grinned and I ignored him
I can honestly say I liked the Dingo even if I wasn't too comfortable around my company. It had a lot of atmosphere. Someone told me once that if a place had atmosphere it was a good place to be. There was laughter along with yelling and music from the cars outside. There were a lot of guys with hair like Two-bit's and a lot of girls that looked nothing like me. Wearing those skirts would make my way of living very difficult and make up is something I always found too costly when you had no money.
"So. How long have you been on the road?" Two-bit asked and I wondered if he was ever happy to just sit in silence
"Years." I answered not really sure myself
"Seems like a hell of a way to see the world. Why though?" He asks more questions than a survey
"We talked about you asking questions." I said taking another one of his French fries
"How else am I supposed to make conversation?" He asked
"Tell me why your mouth never stops moving." I suggested and cut him off before he could speak again "Even when you're not talking you move your lips."
"I just got so many things to say that my mouth never stops saying them even if my voice does." He laughed
He was still laughing while lighting a cigarette. He took a drag and handed it to me. I looked at it for a minute and handed it back to him.
"Don't tell me you don't smoke." Two-bit said in an unbelieving voice
"Not a habit I could keep." I shrugged "And that can make the long nights even longer."
"The way you lift things it shouldn't be a problem." Two-bit complemented and I got mad then
"Well it is!" I snapped
We were quiet after that and I didn't feel bad for the way I had answered him. I go weeks without going into a convenience store sometimes but if I told him that then I would have even more questions on my hands and that was something I didn't need the way he was calling them out on his own. I let my attention wander back to the people in the Dingo. The waitresses looked frazzled, the customers were loud, like Two-bit and it seemed like all of this was normal. Maybe I'd been on my own too long but, no I had been on my own too long for I was looking at the scene through a window; outside looking in. I shook my head. Even inside a group of people I was alone. I looked over at Two-bit again and he was doing a good job of trying to keep his mouth still. He was a nice guy and in a not so nice world that was rare, but I couldn't change the fact he was so noisy or maybe I was too quiet.
"Well this was very nice Two-butt." I stood
"Two-bit." He reminded
"Yes, right. Like I said this was very nice but I have to go."
"Where do you have to go?" He asked throwing money on the table
"Out." I answered
"Well I'll join you." Two-bit said opening the door for me and I relaxed in the fresh air
"I have no idea where I'm going." I said to him and he grinned
"I have no idea where I'm going either so we'll find out where we're heading together." He said offering me his arm
I looked at him uncertainly before taking it. He was the biggest goof I had ever met. It suited him though. He had the grin and the eyes for it. I readjusted my pack and he smiled before leading me out of the Dingo parking lot. I guess he had done what he had been out to accomplish because several of the boys hanging out yelled things to him and he smiled proudly.
A day with Two-bit is interesting to say the least. I got shown what he called the 'finer places of Tulsa'. If a vacant lot, a park, a motel/bar called Buck's and a liquor store were the finer places Tulsa had to offer they should put a sign that says 'turn around while you can' at the city limits. Sure I thought it was very interesting, but I was also making notes on where would make an ideal place to sleep and so far I hadn't seen anything. I had also lost Sam along the way, but that happened whenever I was around a person for too long. He would find me when Two-bit was gone and everything would be back to normal in his books.
"And here is the best part of the tour!" Two-bit said pointing to what looked to be a drive in. "I got cash tonight so we won't have to sneak in."
"Are you asking me to a movie?" I asked
"Yep!" He smiled "First gal I ever brought here without planning to make out with her!"
"You should know you're a real charmer." I said sarcastically and he laughed
"I would have brought my car, but I wanted to show you Tulsa on foot. More interesting that way." He said as we waited in line "Plus the breaks on my car have been out since before I broke up with Cathy."
"Sorry to hear that." I said looking around and very conscious Two-bit and I were still linked by the arm
"She will be too." He answered handing a guy in a booth a couple of coins "Welcome to the nightly double."
We found some seats in the back row and waited for the movie to start. I hadn't been to the drive in, or any movie for that matter, since I was a little kid. I guess for the first time that day, heck even that week or month, I was excited.
"I'm gonna get us some cokes baby." Two-bit said standing "Will you be here when I get back?"
"Of course." I said wondering how he knew I was ready to bolt
"I'll hold you to that." He said heading back the way we came in
I was uneasy then. There were several people here and the only one I knew had gone to get snacks. I was pretty well left alone. Everyone seemed to be going about their own business waiting for the film to start. I was surprised to see so many without cars, but I guess it was cheaper this way and from what Two-bit said it is possible to sneak in. Five minutes later two boys sat down in the same row. They threw me odd looks, like I had expected them to, but they seemed to mind their business and I did too.
"Hold these." Two-bit said quietly handing me the drinks with a smile on his face
He crept along the back of the isle until he was right behind the two boys. He threw me a wicked grin before bringing a hand down on each boy's shoulder.
"Gotcha, Greasers!" Two-bit yelled and the two boys jumped in surprise
"Glory Two-bit! What did you have to go and do that for?" One of them snapped
"You should have seen the looks on your faces!" Two-bit laughed
"It wasn't funny man." The shorter of the two said
"Sorry Johnnycakes." Two-bit said still sputtering with laughter "I couldn't resist!"
"Well next time think." The taller one said
"Ponyboy Curtis telling me to think?" Two-bit said in mock surprise and Ponyboy glared at him "Ok kid."
"What are you doing here?" Ponyboy asked him and he seemed to remember me all of a sudden
"I'm showing off the hottest chick in town for the night." He said proudly "Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade I want you to meet Passin' Through."
They both looked back over at me and I waved uncertainly. He had put me on the spot again and I didn't do well on the spot. Two-bit hopped the seat and draped an arm over my shoulders. I pushed it off and handed him his drink. He smiled broadly and started telling Ponyboy and Johnny how he'd met me and I sat there happy that he was talking to someone else. It was going to take me a long while to get used to Two-bit Mathews if I did at all. I honestly don't think I'll stay that long.
When the movie started he still talked but I don't think either of the boys was listening to him. I wasn't. I was busy watching the movie. It was true when I told Two-bit I hadn't been to a movie since I was a little kid. This was almost a totally new experience to me and I was soaking in every minute of it. I took a sip of the drink Two-bit brought me and nearly gagged. It was awful! It prickled your tongue and was too sweet. I looked at Two-bit who was laughing. I guess I had a pretty sour expression on my face.
"Don't tell me you've never had a Coke?" He asked
"Never and now I know why." I said setting it down
"You should be glad you didn't get mine." He smiled tasting his "You probably don't drink either."
"No." I said shaking my head "I don't like the taste of it."
"If I didn't know the life you lead I would say you were the dullest person I know." He said turning back to the screen "Only Soda who doesn't drink. He doesn't need it..."
He went on but I was watching the movie again. It wasn't that interesting, mostly girls in skimpy bathing suits, but it was different and I was enjoying it. Two-bit tried several times to get closer but each time I either elbowed him in the ribs or moved to the other side of my seat until he got the hint. Sure he was a nice guy but we hadn't known each other a day and I wasn't even going to consider getting any closer to him than I was.
When the movie was over Two-bit offered me his arm again and we walked out with Ponyboy and Johnny. They seemed like pretty quiet people to me, which made me wonder how they knew Two-bit so well. Some things will never cease to amaze me.
After walking for a while Two-bit and I took a different route than Pony and Johnny. Ours led south and theirs kept going east. I guess it was getting pretty late and from what Two-bit said they all lived over there. He started telling me about random things like Mickey Mouse and people he met in alleys and I listened. I had come to the conclusion Two-bit talked and that's what he enjoyed doing, so I listened. It was working out to be a good system.
"Is there a bridge some where around here?" I asked
"Yeah on the other side of the Dingo." Two-bit nodded "Do you want to see it?"
"I would very much like to see it." I answered
"You talk real proper sometimes." He pointed out
"You talk intelligently some times, so I guess anything is possible." I pointed out and he merely shrugged. I guess he was getting used to the sarcasm I liked to use.
"Well here we are baby." He said when we were half way across the bridge "I don't know what river that is, but it reflects the moon good."
"It's perfect." Said crossing back to the side we stated out on
"I thought you wanted to go across." Two-bit said confused
"No, I want to go under." I said using the side of the bridge to find a way down in the dark "It's a lot easier than I thought it would be."
"Baby, you are one weird chick." Two-bit said following me "But you sure know how to have fun!"
"This is anything but fun." I said feeling the concrete under my feet
Two-bit skidded down the bank of the river and nearly landed in the water before catching himself. I settled back against the wall of the bridge and brought my knees up to my chest. Two-bit paced around a little bit and waited for whatever was next.
"Thank you Two-bit." I said suddenly, even surprising myself "You showed me a great time and you helped me find a great place to spend the night."
"You really can't be serious this time." I could tell Two-bit's jaw dropped at that statement, whether from the thank you or the fact I was spending the night here I couldn't tell.
"It's not that bad. You get used to it." I shrugged pulling a blanket out of my duffel, hoping he wouldn't dwell on the thank you. "Believe me, there are far worse places to stay and I have been in a few of them."
"Yeah, but there are places where homeless people sleep that are inside!" Two-bit pointed out all humor he had for me gone
"Well, I'm not homeless, I'm a drifter." I said
"There's a difference?" He asked skeptically
"A big one. The longest I will be here is a week and then I will be on my way. Homeless people are a constant problem because they never move." I explained
Two-bit gaped at me for a moment and I pulled the blanket tighter around me. It was getting cold and I was going to have to head south before winter hit. Florida sounded nice and I'd never seen the east coast.
"Well you suit yourself, but it'll get cold tonight." He said starting back the way we came down
"Good night Two-bit." I called after him and he cursed trying to get up the bank again
I sighed. The only sound was the current of the river and the wind whistling lightly through the support beams of the bridge and I was used to these noises. I closed my eyes and settled in for a long night.
Well that's it for this time folks. It will get more interesting I promise, but right now feels like a good time to leave it off. On to reviews! Yes I am in need of some pickles!!
DaNNi BaBezZz: Hahaha. I think that is funny too, but I fully believe in posting all my ideas and working on them together so I don't drive myself crazy. Yes, him and his blondes. I love Two-bit! We'll see. I think she made more of a touch down with him... Hope you enjoyed
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Oblivious Misconception: Well thank you. I always consider it an honor to receive a review from you. Well I have a bit written, but with my older brother thinking every scrap of paper is garbage I haven't seen it in months. Thanks! I was hoping to set her up very strong willed and I was aiming to reaffirm that in this chapter. I'm glad you liked! I just couldn't resist! If you're gonna meet Two-bit it's gotta be fun! Well here's hoping you enjoyed and thanks again.
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Keira: Yes, Goddess and I kept this one secret for a month or so, but not unintentionally. Yes I remember the murderous hours week like I just rambled on to about Alli. I still think you two should quit, even though you did. Now you are working at our least favorite food joint. Oh well, we still love ya. Thankies, Thankies and thankies! You think you've gone crazy? In four days I have only talked to three people outside of my family and the guys I call family. Two of them were in grade five and one was Brianna. In other words you will get several e-mails of my craziness in the next few days. Hope you enjoyed.
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