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2. Shattered into pieces

Dally and Twobit decided to take a small walk into town. Sometimes they needed their quality every now and then. Also because there wasn't much to do that day. Twobit was at the lot with Dally throwing the football around just messing around to waste time.

"Say Twobit why don't we go buy some drinks?"

Twobit stared at the store nearby knowing it wasn't really 'buying.' It was more shoplifting than paying for any products. He nodded grinning knowing exactly what was the plan. I'm thirsty after all...Why not?

Getting inside, the greasers separated. One went to left the other to the right. The store clerk looked at the suspiciously, Greasers didn't really have a good reputation. Dally was a professional at this so he easily managed to hide the Coke in his jacket. Twobit was the distraction by looking at the magazines. Other people walked inside. This is too easy, Dally thought smirking.

Suddenly they heard a familiar voice giggling at the cash register, "Awe c'mon, buy me some chocolates will ya?"

Twobit stopped what he was doing listening in on that conversation, Dally went to the front of the cash register believing it was Sandy with Sodapop. He stopped quickly turning around so he wouldn't be seen.

"Grab them, which ever you want. I'd like, um, some chips or somethin." Sandy's boyfriend said.

Dally shook his head gritting his teeth, That two timing fucking broad. He saw Twobit stick his head out from where he was, Dally pushed him out the door noticing the 'couple' pay. The cashier was going to say something about them but had to attend the costumers first.

Outside the Greasers hurried off into the streets, Twobit gulped before speaking, "Th-That wasn't Sodapop."

"No. No it fucking wasn't."

"Well I think we might be in the middle of a big shitty mess."

"Damn it. Out of all the broads Sandy had to do this. Hell I believe from Sylvia but Sandy?"

Twobit whistled loudly looking up at the sky, "Ya know what's the worst part of this is?"

"What?"

He sighed, "Telling Sodapop."

Dally groaned, "Ah hell."

Steve was getting back from a date with Evie. He grinned remembering every little detail they shared hours ago. Two nights in a row. I'm going somewhere... He then slowed his car seeing some familiar faces on the side of the sidewalk. He slowed the car honking at his friends.

"Need a ride, greasers?"

"Thank man." Twobit said. Dally simply nodded a hello.

"What's up with the faces? Something wrong?"

"You seen Soda around?" Dally asked.

Steve didn't expect that question, "He's at...His place. Why?"

"I'm afraid we have some bad news. Awful news actually..." Twobit began.

"Shut it Twobit. We'll tell him ourselves." Dally warned.

"Cut the bullshit guys, what happened?" Steve was getting frustrated.

"Just be prepared to be a shoulder to be leaned on. "

The drive to the Curtis house was silent. There wasn't really anything to say. Steve had many questions to ask yet nobody would answer them until they got to Sodapop. Twobit rubbed his forehead knowing that was going to be a dreadful night. Sodapop adores that chick. And when he finds out about ... Ah geez. What a fucking-tastic night. Stepping out of the car they saw Ponyboy outside smoking. He waved a hello to them receiving grunts. He noticed all of them were in a bad mood. Inside were Johnny, Sodapop and Darry. Soda got up from his seat greeting his friends eagerly. Johnny looked up from a magazine he was reading smiling. Darry was in the kitchen cleaning up some stuff.

"Hey Steve! You crashing here tonight?"

Steve glanced at Dally and Twobit, "No, I just came by to see what these two hoodlums have to say."

Darry cleared his throat joining, "Is it something serious?"

Twobit muttered, "Oh, you bet."

Ponyboy walked inside folding his arms not understanding the sudden tension in the air. Dally sighed, he put a hand on Soda's shoulder, "I think you should sit down for this."

Sodapop had a confused look in his face while slowly taking a seat on the couch. Darry himself had stood up wanting to know what was going on. Twobit pressed his lips into a straight line thinking, Here it comes.

"How are things between you and Sandy?"

"I-uh-What?"

Twobit groaned, "Soda, you know there are a lot of broads around. Sandy is just one in a bunch-"

"Sandy ain't just one in a bunch Keith." Soda snapped.

Darry interrupted, "What's the point of all this?"

Steve was trying to figure it out himself, Sandy? What's she got to do with all this? Ponyboy had a bad feeling growing in the pity of his stomach, like something was going to explode. His eyes stayed focused on his middle brother desperate to finish this conversation already.

Dally rolled his eyes, "The hell with it. Soda, we saw your chick with another guy."

The room went silent. Ponyboy sucked in some air, No way. Steve smeared his hand on his face, Ah shit. Darry didn't really know how to react so he simply stayed still. Johnny stared at Dally wanting some sort of explanation. Twobit closed his eyes waiting to hear some cussing. Sodapop gaped at Dally's words. So many emotions inside filling him up. Shaking his head he whispered, "No...No...No, y-you're wrong. You're wrong! Sandy ain't like that!"

Twobit nodded, "We did Soda. I know it might be hard to-" He was pushed against the wall by Soda's arms, he glared at him hollering.

"You're fucking lying. I know it!"

Ponyboy widened his eyes at his brother's angry outburst, he quickly ran to him taking hold of his arm pulling him away, "Soda stop!" Darry also was beside him, "Let go Soda!"

Dally narrowed his eyes, "Soda, why the fuck would we be lying 'bout all this? You think this is some type of cruel joke? Well it's not so you better believe Sandy's a two timing broad."

Sodapop turned around ready to give him a piece of his mind until Steve stopped him, "Stop it man."

"It's just that-Sandy ain't like that! I know she wouldn't do this to me! She loves me!" He argued.

Dally barked out a laugh, "Yeah, some love she has."

Johnny glared at him, "Dally!"

The oldest Curtis's voice boomed, "Everybody shut up! Soda, just breath! Dally, Twobit, out on the porch with me. Ponyboy, go to your room with Johnny."

Ponyboy saw Steve lead Sodapop to the kitchen trying to calm him down. Johnny nudged him to get inside the room. Both sat on the bed, Ponyboy felt sad for his brother. He knew how he loved Sandy, the sparkle in his eyes when they got together. Every time he talked about her like someone so important to the world. All of that down the drain.

Outside, Darry was having a serious talk with Dally along with Twobit, "Did you really see them? And I want the truth, so no screwing around."

Dally grimaced, "Why wouldn't we be telling the truth? Yes, we saw them. Where? The store three blocks away from here. Sandy was all over this guy telling him to buy her crap."

Twobit agreed, "Really Dar, we swear."

"Ah Sandy. She seemed so...different." Darry groaned.

They heard footsteps getting closer, it was Soda. He had Darry's keys for the truck. Steve was telling him something about cooling off. Ponyboy heard the commotion so he too went out with Johnny. Darry tried grabbing Soda only to fail.

"Sodapop Patrick Curtis, where the hell do you think you're going?"

"Out!" That's all Soda said before driving off down the road. The gang just stayed there worrying if he'd do something stupid.

Sodapop gripped the steering wheel tightly, the seething inside ready to burst. The idea of Sandy being with another just didn't fit anywhere in his mind. He couldn't imagine it. Inside his chest the needle like sting dug deep into his heart. Sandy ain't a greasy chick. I know she's better that what those two dip shits said. We love each other and love doesn't cheat.

Driving around town wasn't really for him too cool off. Actually he went looking around for his 'beloved.' Being around eleven at night, there were many greasy kids outside disobeying their parents cussing up a storm. Guys just hanging around barking out a laugh whenever one of them mentioned a Soc or dirty joke. Girls smoking like chimneys believing they looked cool with a lot of make up on and provocative clothes smiling sensually just to gain attention. Soda sighed angrily, I'll just go over to her place. Her parents can shout all they want, I'm going to see her!

While driving, he passed the famous East Side park where at night it would be filled with many horny couples hiding in the shadows doing...stuff. His heart began to pond as he drove slower as his eyes wandered around looking to see if she was there. Please God, no... No...No... Sadly though, there was the girl. His girl in another man's arms. Sodapop turned off the ignition letting the car stay where he was, the needle piercing deeper into his heart.

The blonde girl was eating up his other boyfriend with kisses her arms wrapped around his neck while his arms around her hips fingers tightly grabbing her behind, she was pressed against his body in a very sensual manner. Soda was speechless, Sandy...

Then without warning he went straight over to them pushing the guy off of her making him stumble backwards. Sandy covered her mouth with widened eyes surprised.

"S-Soda I can explain!"

"You shut up Sandy and you. Get out of here!"

The guy quickly stood up swinging at Soda to which he missed. He received one blow to the face making his nose bleed. Sandy yelled, "Stop! Please!"

Then Soda got punched in the stomach with an Umph! He responded with a punch of his own landing the other one to the ground.

"Mark! Stop! Just leave!"

Mark, the other boyfriend, scowled at him, "Fuck you." He left wiping away the blood.

Middle Curtis whipped around, "Really Sandy? Really?!"

Sandy bit her bottom lip, "I-I'm sorry."

"Sorry?! That's all you have to say?!"

She began to cry, "I really am Sodapop! I-I was I just didn't. You don't understand!"

Sodapop scoffed, "Well sorry for me not fucking understanding that you were kissing another guy! I must be so stupid!"

She stopped her crying, her eyes met his for a moment looking serious. A quivered breath escaped her lips, "I've been wanting to tell you something Soda... Maybe this isn't the right time or the place..."

"Say it."

"Soda..."

He trembled with frustration, "Just say it Sandy!"

"I-I'm marrying Mark."

"Soda!" Somebody yelled behind them. It was Steve, he was with Darry and Twobit. They were looking for him since he didn't show up at home hours after he left. His friend held him by the arm thinking he'd go berserk.

"Let it go man, this ain't worth it." Steve hissed.

Soda ignored him, "Why? Wh-What does he have that...I don't?"

She glanced at Soda's friends then at him, "Everything."

The blonde girl lowered he head whispering her last words to him before she could completely disappear from his life, "I'm really am sorry."

"Sandy...Sandy!"

Darry grabbed him by the waist before his brother could go after her, "Oh no you don't."

Twobit shook his head, Damn Sandy...

In the truck, Sodapop had his face covered with one hand holding in the tears not wanting to cry in front of everybody. Darry glanced at him while driving home, his jaw clenched suddenly hating the person who broke his brother's heart. Steve closed his eyes knowing very well Soda was going to be depressed, shattered. He saw the look on his eyes when Sandy left. Absolute sadness.

Crazy huh? The person you love most simply leaves just like that. Ain't that something to cry 'bout?

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(Sorry for any grammar mistakes)