I woke up in a bed, not remembering why i was in this bed. My mind wasn't focusing on that, it was more focusing on the massive headache that pounding in my head. I turned over i saw soda just staring at me. I started to laugh, it made my headache worse but I couldn't help it.
"Well good morning to you too."
"Its morning!" I jumped up.
"No, but you slept for five hours." He replied with a laugh.
"Ugh, my head." I complained as i held my head.
"Get back to bed. I'll bring some aspirins. How old are you again?" He said laughing once more.
"17 dummy." I said smiling.
"I know I am, that's why I dropped out of school."He got serious. The only time I've seen Soda serious when there is a rumble, one of the gang got hurt or when Darry and Pony fight. He left the room and came back moments later. "I'm sorry if I got you upset. I did-" "Shh. its fine Rose. Here's two aspirins and water."
"Hows her first hangover!?" Steve said
"Stop yelling! I haven't taken the aspirins yet!"
"You'll get use to it!" I ignored Steve's comment and took the two pills hoping it will get rid of my headache fast. I crawled back into bed. And stared at Soda. Something about him makes the room light up. Even if you were at a funeral with him, it wouldn't be gloomy. He made everything happy. Out of everyone on the gang, I was closer to Soda. He understood me. When I looked at Soda, he smiled. He's always smiling, and it made me think what went thru his head most of the time.
:Soda?""
"Hmm?"
"Why are you always smiling?"
"i'm always happy." He said while crawling into bed with me. He laid on his back next to me. Looking up at the ceiling like me.
"But still. Even when times were tuff, you''re still smiling. I understand you're happy but what goes thru your head?" I asked as I faced him.
"Times are hard, even after my parents died and me dropping out of school, working all day, same for Darry. But i'm happy. I get to work with my best friend all day, who some times can be a pain. I get to come home to the gang; Two-bit, Johnny, Dally, Darry, Pony, Steve and you. I am in-love with Sandy. I love my job. How many times do you hear that from anyone? And I think being happy will make others happy due to the energy of happiness is given off. I also live my life out to the fullest everyday. I may not do crazy stuff like sky diving or what so ever. I am happy where I am in life. Yenno?" By the time he was done talking, he looked into my eyes.
"soda," I sighed. "You're my favorite person honestly. You're like he orange jucie to breakfest. Well, for you guys-the cake."
He laughed and said "What do you mean?"
""You start everyone's day off good. And you're involved with everyone's day. Thats a good thing." I replied.
"You're weird." He playfully punched my arm.
"I'm weird? Hmm. who has the strange name?" We both laughed till we fell asleep.