Just Be Held

by Bagels.fics

Life is about learning how to survive. How to adapt. When I was born I learned how to cry to get what I wanted. At six I learned how to get along with my siblings. At twelve I learned how to survive bullies, Socs, and jumpings. At sixteen I learned how to survive heartbreak and relationships. And at nineteen I learned about the cruelties of being an adult after my parent's wreck.

2. Chapter 2

Chapter 2: Morning Pancakes, Loud Silence, and Dallas's Reaction

Just Be Held

Disclaimer: Do I look like I own The Outsiders? The real owner of The Outsiders is the best author ever, S.E. Hinton. I also do not make a profit from the stories that I write on this site.

A/N: Please tell me what you think! Criticism is welcome, but no flames please. Flames killed Johnny. Suggestions are always welcome, no matter what they may be. Thank you.

Darry ~Winter, 1966~

Emily was still asleep next to me when I woke up that morning. I slid out carefully, trying not to wake her, and saw that Sodapop and Ponyboy were both up already.

I didn't say anything, I just mechanically began cooking breakfast. I threw together some pancake mix together and poured it onto the pan. I heard my bedroom door open and out walked Emily.

"I'll give you guys some time alone," my girlfriend whispered into my ear gently. "But I'll be back tonight, okay." I nodded mutely. She said a quick goodbye to my little brothers, who sat like rock hard statues, and left for her house, if you could even call it that.

At the kitchen table, eating, I wished for anyone to say anything. Silence, dead silence, is extremely loud, even louder than kids screaming. It eats at you; you feel it and know that it's there, but you can't seem to make it go away no matter how much you want to speak.

"How we gonna tell the gang?" Finally, thank God that Sodapop spoke. It just wasn't what I wanted to hear.

"I'll have 'ta phone them, I guess," I answered finally.

Third Person (Hours Later)

"What?" Dallas drawled incredulously at the news Two-Bit delivered to him, stunned silent.

"Darry told me himself, man. I'm real sorry. You wanna head over to the Curtis's? They probably need some company right now, Dal," Two-Bit consoled, actually making sense for once in his life. Dally stormed off, frustrated, and stomped suspiciously towards the direction of Bucks' Bar.

"Naw, man. I'll catch up with you guys an' 'em later," the blond-haired teen lied in a hard voice over his shoulder.

Johnny and Two-Bit watched as Dallas continued walking angrily. He wasn't angry at any one person, but just angry at the world for being so gosh darn unfair.

Dally wished that he had at least said something to Johnny before he stormed off without concern.

A/N: Thank you to Amanda for her help in this story! She is always so willing to help me, so thank you so much! :)

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Word Count: 502 Words

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