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"You look amazing." Soda exclaimed. I blushed. We kissed & walked into the dining room. We ate dinner & before we left, I had to run up & grab my purse. I went into Paxton's room to tell him bye. He wasn't there, but all of the brownies were. I ran back down the stairs. Parker & Soda were waiting & talking by the door.
"Pax isn't in his room. Just wanted to let you know. We'll be home around midnight or 1:00." I told Parker. He nodded.
"Have fun you guys!" he yelled, as we walked to Soda's truck. We got in & started driving to the fairgrounds.
"Where's Paxton?" Soda asked.
"His girlfriend broke up with him & he's taking it kind of hard." I explained. He shook his head.
"That hurts." he said. We got to the fairgrounds & walked through the gate. We played a couple carnival games & Soda won me a giant stuffed panda.
"Thank you!" I squealed.
"These are my favorite animals." I bubbled. This night was the best night ever. We bought popcorn & Pepsi & made our way over to the bleachers. We watched the first couple & they were pitiful. We were both dying of laughter.
"Now riding, Brantley Young, on Mickey Mouse!" the P.A. announced. Soda dropped his popcorn & I spit my Pepsi out. He was doing great until Mickey threw him off & Brantley's leg was twisted at an odd angle. The medics took him away & we ran to the stables office.
"I need to speak to Mr. Miller right away." Soda told the secretary. She pointed to the office at the end of the hallway. We walked down to the office.
"That can't be the same Mickey...my Mickey. Can it?" he whispered. I shook my head.
"I don't know." I whispered back. Soda knocked on the door.
"Come in!" a voice shouted. Soda opened the door.
"Sodapop Curtis! I was wondering whether I was going to see you or not tonight." the big man boomed. He held his hand out to me.
"Mr. Miller." he introduced.
"Tali Adders." I said, shaking his hand.
"Mr. Miller, is that Mickey Mouse the same Mickey?" Soda asked. Mr. Miller nodded.
"Yes sir. We got him back two weeks ago. I would have called you the moment he got here, except Brantly, his rider from California, came too." he sighed. Soda sighed too.
"Sir? What are you gonna do now that Brantley's hurt?" I asked. He let out an exaggerated sigh.
"I was hoping that Sodapop would ride him. Seeming how they're old pals." he pleaded.
"Yes! Absolutely! Can we go to the stables now?" Soda exclaimed.
"Why of course we can!" he shouted, happily. We walked back down the hallway.
"Macy! Get these fine people anything. Any calls, tell them to call the stables." Mr. Miller announced. Macy nodded & we walked to the stables. Soda ran into Mickey's stall.
"Mickey!" he shouted happily. The horse neighed & Soda put his head on his long snout. The phone rang & Mr. Miller nodded for me to answer it.
"Hello. Tali Adders speaking." I greeted.
"Good. It's Buck. Paxton came in & he's rip-roarin' drunk. He's beating the shit out of people & he's getting beat too. I need you to pick him up." he explained.
"Oh, okay. I'll be right there." I told him, hanging up. I walked back over to Mickey's stall. Soda looked so happy. Leave it to Paxton to ruin my date.
"Soda?" I asked, feeling a pang of guilt. He looked away from his horse.
"Yeah." he answered.
"We gotta go. Paxton needs me." I spoke quietly. Soda looked at me, worry in his eyes.
"Okay. Mr. Miller, I will be here tomorrow, with the gang at 1:00 & I will ride for you sir." he said, officially. We ran back to the truck.
"What happened?" he asked.
"He's drunk & tearing up Buck's place. He's getting into fights." I explained. I wiped a tear off my cheek. Paxton ruined our night.
"Hey. What's wrong?" Soda asked, interrupting my thoughts. I looked at him, his dark eyes flooded with worry.
"I'm sorry Soda." I blurted, even more tears streaming down my face.
"For what?" he asked, rubbing his hand on my leg.
"He ruined our date Soda. Paxton ruined our first date. We've waited so long, & he ruined it." I cried.
"It's okay Tali. We're coming back tomorrow. Take it easy on your brother. He has his heart torn & he's never felt like this before." he explained. I nodded sadly. We got to Buck's & ran into the bar room. Paxton was just sitting at the bar, his stitches from the morning reopen. Buck saw us & came over.
"Hey. He seems to be a'ight now. He broke my buddy's nose & he won't let us touch his head." he told us. Soda nodded.
"Let me go talk to him. Stay here." Soda commanded. He walked over & sat on the bar stool next to him. He's even more drunk than what Two-Bit normally is. Everything was good, so I called Parker.
"This is Parker." he said.
"Park? This is Tali. Pax is super blitzed. He got in a bar fight. He broke somebody's nose, he's bleeding, but won't let anyone touch him. We're at Buck's. Will you come help us?" Soda can't take him on by himself if he starts something." I told him. It was silent for a couple seconds.
"I'll be there in a few minutes. Don't let Soda do anything." he spoke, hanging up. I went back to watching Soda & Pax. Parker joined me a few minutes later. The blood was still coming from Paxton's head.
"What's the plan?" I asked Park. Soda came over them.
"Um, well, you stay here & me & Soda will wrestle him into the truck." Parker asked. Soda nodded & I glared at him.
"Let me help you. I can help you guys." I pleaded with them. They looked at each other & nodded.
"Fine." they gave in. We walked over to Paxton.
"Hi Pax." I greeted.
"Hi Tali-i. What're you doin here?" he slurred.
"Buck called me. Said you were getting into some trouble." I told him.
"No. That never happened." he replied. He doesn't even remember. I was getting really mad.
"We're gonna take you home now." I whispered. Paxton started yelling & Soda & Parker stepped in front of me. Pax started throwing punches, as well as Park & Soda. It was really loud. Parker's eye was already turning black & Soda's nose was bleeding.
"What the hell is going on here?" I spun around. It was Dally.
"Paxton's blitzed, & we're trying to get him into the truck." I choked on a sob. Just then, Paxton took a beer bottle & smashed it over Soda's head. He dropped to the floor unconscious.
