I sighed tiredly, rubbing my eyes as I closed the door to the shop with Todd trailing behind me. He watched me closely, making sure I properly locked up, since last time I might've forgot. After making sure it was locked, I turned to get a satisfied nod from Todd before walking off towards my house. I had to get ready for tonight after all, didn't want to make bad first impressions, right? I was at my house in a few minutes, it was conveniently placed where my job was so that didn't have to drive to work everyday.
"What to wear, what to wear..." I looked in my closet. It was pretty much bare except for a few shorts and some jeans. And one skirt that I had to wear whenever I went out with anyone. I hated it with a passion. I guess you could say I was a tomboy at heart. I refuse to wear that stupid thing anymore, so I simply grabbed a plain sleeveless black shirt and slipped into it. My hair had become straighter then earlier and I still couldn't do anything with it, so I pulled it back into a ponytail. I glanced over myself in the mirror before sighing and giving up entirely. I put on my eyeliner, making it thick like most greasy girls do. and then I curled my eyelashes a bit. I looked decent, I guessed. Two-Bit told me I could look good in just about anything, but I didn't believe him. I guess you can say I didn't think much of myself. The ringing of the phone made me jump slightly, but I answered it none-the-less.
"Hello?" Not many people knew my number, only Two-Bit and a few others, such as my best friends.
"Hey there, cupcake." I let myself smile as I covered my stomach with one arm as I held the phone with my other hand.
"Hey there, Mickey. What's up?"
"Well, I'm coming over now. We'll walk since you seem to have a problem with my car."
"The stupid thing doesn't have any brakes, Two-Bit. Think. Ask yourself, what would Mickey Mouse do?"
"He would take a portal."
"Goodbye, Two-Bit," I sighed, placing the phone onto the receiver. I pushed some of my bangs back, my stomach began to churn nervously. I was a nervous wreck. I definitely didn't know what they would think of me. I honestly hoped they liked me, I was always worried about what others thought. I was always told by Amber, my other best friend, that I shouldn't be so self-conscious, but it was so hard not to, especially when you stand next to her.
Amber was beautiful. She had reddish blond hair with a freckled face, chubby cheeks, and a big smile. Her hair was long, a few inches past her shoulder, and it was usually pulled back into a ponytail. She was a bright person, she got straight A's. She was brilliant, funny and a sweetheart. She was also tough, a strong person who wouldn't take crap from anyone. In a few ways, she kinda reminded me of Dally. She had been my best friend for years, we weren't alike at all though. I was quiet, she was loud, I loved to sit at home and watch T.V. with Two-Bit, while Amber liked to shop. In fact, she was pretty much a Soc. The only thing keeping her down was me. That thought did nothing to boost my confidence. When the front door slammed, I knew immediately knew that Two-Bit had arrived. I seriously don't know what he had against doors, but I swear when my door fell off the hinges, I would kick his ass. Or get Amber to do it. She would gladly do that, seeing as she didn't seem to like him much.
"Hey-" I let out a yell of surprise as Two-Bits arms wrapped around my stomach and spun me around. I laughed, wrapping my arm around him and hugging him. ⌠Ready to go?■ He smiled. "Hey there buddy. Hows it been?" He put me down on solid ground again.
"C'mon cupcake, we gotta get movin'," He laughed, just about dragging me from my house. I, of course, being the more responsible one, locked the door. I didn't need anyone breaking in while I was gone. I walked with Two-Bit, looking over my shoulder every two seconds because it just felt like, well, someone was watching me. I didn't like walking the streets at night, but I felt safer knowing Two-Bit was here beside me.
"So, who else is coming 'sides Dally and Johnny?" Two-Bit glanced at me, a beer in hand.
"Well, we got the whole Curtis family coming. Pony, Soda, and Darry. Ya know Pony, right?"
"Yeah, a bit." I used to go to school with Pony, I was two grades higher then him. He was cute lookin', had a sweet smile and a kind disposition. he was unusually respectful towards the teachers. He had greasy light brown hair, grayish green eyes. He was a dreamy kind of person, I could tell. He was quiet, like Johnny, and he wasn't obnoxious like the other boys. Now the other two I had never heard of before.
"I don't know the other two though. Anyone else?" I asked curiously.
"Well, maybe Steve is coming. He works with Soda down at the DX." I raised an eyebrow. The gas station...? Now, that wasn't a good first impression. Someone who worked at a gas station weren't really smart or good looking, so it meant that they had to work there fir the rest of there lives. I felt bad thinking like that, but it was how the world worked. Everyone judged everyone by appearance and their job. Sodapop could be a sweet boy, but nobody would care because he works at the gas station, and he's a greaser.
"Uh huh. Sounds interesting?" He smirked.
"Don't it?" I smiled again. Whenever I was around Two-Bit, I always smiled. He made me happy, to say the least. The kid was like a brother to me. He was protective, he certainly did a good job of making certain greasers away from me, but he was sweet and worried over me sometimes. I think he should be more worried about what's living in that pig sty of a room he had, but hey, I did like attention. Maybe that was my problem. I liked when people payed attention to me, I liked being around people even when I didn't like to talk much. Or maybe it was just Two-Bit. It even sounds like I'm in love with him, don't it? Well, I can assure you I'm not. He's a sweetie and funny, too, but he's not my type. Like I said about Dally, I don't know my type, I just know it's not either of them. I probably liked the movie star gorgeous boys that I could never get with. how ironic would that be?
"Here we are." We arrived at the Dingo, or maybe the side of the Dingo. "Now slip under, and hurry before we're caught." I felt nervous, having never snuck into anyway before. Two-Bit went first, then helping me slip under the fence with him. He brushed some dirt of his pants, taking another swig from his beer, that he somehow hadn't spilled all over himself. I could tell he was getting drunk though, his face was turning the reddish color of a drunk person. Ha, sound stupid, don't it? Well, I told you I wasn't smart.
"Hey there, Two-Bit!" We turned around. Ponyboy Curtis was indeed a cute kid. He always seemed to be thinking, thinking about the world and what he could do with his life. He was definitely going to grow up to be a great boyfriend.
"Hey Pony," Two-Bit slapped him on the back, rather hard, too, so Ponyboy kinda winced at this. I smacked Two-Bit's arm.
"Can't you see that hurts?" I teased. Two-Bit gave me a pout.
"Aww, but mom-"
"No butts, Keith." I laughed as Two-Bit's eyes narrowed. He hated it when anybody called him his real name. It even seemed like everyone forgot his real name, too, because even teachers called him Two-Bit.
"Love you, too." I looked over at Pony, who seemed to shift in his spot uncomfortably. Guess he was embarrassed or something. "I'm Kaylyn, I was in your class last year, remember? To help out with your science project?" He smiled at me.
"Yeah, you're the girl who suggested that we switch doorbells with open light sockets." He laughed, as did Two-Bit, but I just blushed and pouted.
"It was a damn good idea, I don't know why I got threatened with a detention. Stupid teacher probably took the idea for himself." Ponyboy laughed again, and Two-Bit moved from behind me, towards the rest of the group.
"So, what's it like bein' a senior?" Ponyboy asked awkwardly. From this, I could tell he wasn't too used to talking with girls, though he certainly had the looks. I liked him already.
"Hey, well it's not easy, but it's what you can expect. You won't have any trouble passing the classes, especially not English." His cheeks turned darker at my statement. That was cute, in fact, I almost squealed and had to resist the impulse to wrap my arms around him and hug him. Ponyboy looked uncomfortable again, and I lightly placed my hands on his shoulders, startling him. "C'mon, let's go hang out with the rest of them you looked embarrassed." That probably served to make him even more embarrassed, but I gently pushed him towards the group. We joined them, and immediately my eyes fell upon the most gorgeous person on the planet. Movie star handsome.
"Hey there, I'm Sodapop Curtis." I would remember those words forever, as well as how fast my heart was beating at the moment. I could feel my face grow hot as he smiled at me. He was my type. I don't know anything about him, or about his personality, but he was my type. I could tell by the way my heart beat rapidly as I looked at him. I suddenly felt like I was gonna say something embarrassing. And that I did.
"My name is...I mean Kaylyn is my...I don't have a name." Soda gave me a confused look, though the smile never did leave his face. "I mean-" Two-Bit put a hand on my shoulder, making me jump.
"This is Kaylyn, a good buddy of mine. She's a bit dumb," Two-Bit knocked on his head, making me glare at him, annoyed. I was as dumb as he was sober.
"Shut it. I am not dumb." I grumbled, and I blushed as all the guys laughed. Even Sodapop. Good God, that boy is gorgeous. But the bad part is that he had a girlfriend. Nobody had to tell me he did, I just knew, and I was extremely jealous of that lucky bitch. Oops, did I mention I use and language when I'm jealous. Yeah, you'll see soon enough.
"Whatever." I mumbled. I glanced over at the big muscly guy that stood over all the rest. His hair was cut, he was dressed nicely, in fact I wasn't even sure he was a greaser. Soda must've noticed me lookin' at the guy, because he started to introduce me to him.
"That's Darry, he's mine and Pony's older brother." I nodded. He just talked to me. Sodapop freakin' Curtis just talked to me. I mentally slapped myself. Relax, I told myself, stop acting like such a girl and calm yourself. Yes, he's absolutely gorgeous when he's smiling, but he's taken, so quit your dreaming and get over yourself. I did my best to remain calm as I looked at Darry.
"Hi," I murmured quietly. He was damn tall. And those muscles, damn! He must've lived in the gym to get them so...big. Yeah, bad thoughts go away. Please, at least wait until I get home to start daydreaming about them. And then it brings me back to Two-Bit. He always seemed to know when I felt uncomfortable, because the next second he had pushed me away from Darry playfully. Too bad I was still in a daze, though, so when I was falling it was too late for me to catch myself. I closed my eyes, waiting to hit the ground, but instead I fell into a warm chest. And I knew exactly whose it was. Oh, God, you're not gonna spare me tonight, are you?