cloaked lust

chapter 5- that thing we were planning

"Who said he had to know?" He said smirking. "Meaning?" I said smiling evilly. "I don't know, sneaking around could be fun," He said. "You could be onto something, but Dally would catch on in no time he's always sneaking around with people," I said. "Then tell him, he could help us," he said. "Alright," I said. "Really?" He asked and I nodded.

"I didn't think you would actually agree to that," He said smiling. "I've been waiting a year for that I don't think I can blow ya off now," I said. "A year huh?" He said. "Shut up," I said causing him to laugh. We sat there staring at each other and he started leaning in, as did I until the door opened and we jumped apart.

"Oh hey Stevie," I said. "What's up?" Soda asked. "Nothin' Darry said y'all were in here," Steve replied and I sighed. He didn't see us. "Oh well I was just leaving I'll see y'all later," I said. "Oh alright bye cya at home," Steve said. "Bye," I said and ran to bucks.

"Hey kid why are you running so fast?" Buck asked. "IS DALLY BACK YET?" I yelled. "Yeah he's upstairs calm down," he said and I ran upstairs. "DALLY," I yelled running in the room. "NOVA," he yelled back. I closed the door and sat next to him. "Did you beat Luca up?" I asked seeing his hand. "He deserved it, now why are you out of breath? You screw curtis or something?" He asked. "EW NO," I yelled. "Had to ask now what?" He asked.

"I need your help with something," I said. "Hit me," he said. "Me and Soda wanna go on a date but we can't let anyone know," I said. "Oh so you're coming to the king of sneaking around I got it," he said and I rolled my eyes. "Will you just help us?" I asked. "Sure but I'm tired so tomorrow," he said. "I'm tired too I don't wanna walk home, I should've thought about that," I said and he laughed. "You can crash here just call Steve," He said. "Thanks Dal," I said.

I walked downstairs to call Steve when he and Sodapop walked in. "Oh hey Stevie," I said. "Hey whatcha doin here?" Steve asked. "I'm hanging with Dal, also I'm crashing here tonight I'm exhausted," I said. "Are you dating Dally or something?" He asked and I burst into laughter and Soda was laughing behind him. "What?" Steve asked. "Nothing I just, you think I'd date my best friend? That's hilarious," I said. Only your best friend is acceptable.

"I don't know alright? I was just asking," he said. "Hey buck can I have two waters?" I asked and he handed me one. "Thanks, cya later," I said to Steve and Soda and ran back up the stairs. "What's with you and running tonight man," Dally asked.

"Because I can," I said and sat down and handed him the second water. "Water really?" He asked. "You don't drink enough water so just drink it," I said. "Whatever man," he said and took a sip. We talked for awhile until Sodapop walked in. "Hey did you ask him yet?" Soda asked and I nodded. "Yeah I agreed man but you guys owe me," Dal said. "I know," I said.

"Are you and Steve leaving?" I asked and he nodded. "Alright," I said and stood up. He walked over and gave me a hug. "You guys kissed yet?"Dally asked. "Dallas!" I scolded. "What I'm just sayin," He said. "No we haven't but it's none of your business," I said. "I'm helpin ya sneak around I'd say it is," He said. "Whatever Dal, cya tomorrow Soda," I said. "Bye guys, thanks again Dal," Soda said and walked out.

"I'm really exhausted now," I said. "Get some sleep then, I'll get ya a shirt," He said. "Alright," I said. We did this often so it wasn't ever weird for us. He handed me a shirt and I slipped it over my tank top. I climbed into the bed as did Dally and flipped off the lamp. "Thanks again," I said. "Yeah whatever," Dal replied and I laughed and fell asleep.

the next morning

I woke up and changed back into my shirt while Dally was still asleep. I walked over and messed with his hair. "Wake up sleepy head," I said. "No," he groaned and rolled over. "Fine but I'm leavin' I'll see ya later," I said. "Mhm," he hummed as I walked downstairs. I walked down the street and turned the corner and walked into my house. I showered quickly and got dressed. I didn't have work today.

I walked downstairs and saw my mom. "Hey mom," I said. "Hey sweetie where ya off to?" She asked. "Curtis's," I said. "Alright, where were ya last night?" She asked. "I crashed at Dally's," I replied. "Oh alright, have fun," she said and kissed my head. "Thanks bye mom," I said and walked across the street. "GOOD MORNING TULSA!" I yelled as I walked in.

"Lower your voice Soda is asleep," Rory said. "Well let's wake him up it's 9," I said. "Hey johnnycakes wanna help me wake him up?" I asked. "Sure," Johnny said and followed me to his room. We both smiled and jumped on the bed. "Get up sleepyhead!" I yelled. "AHHHH," Soda yelled and fell off the bed.

"Oops," I said and helped him up. We both smiled and Johnny said "I'll be out there," and walked out. "Well i would've been mad if it hadn't been you and Johnny," he said. "When are we gonna do that a thing we were planning," I asked incase any one was listening. "Maybe tomorrow Steve has a shift tomorrow night," he said. "Good idea," I said and kissed his cheek and ran out. "Is soda still alive or did you commit murder?" Ponyboy asked. "He's alive," I said laughing and sat down next to Levi. "Are you sure he's alive?"Levi asked. "I don't know maybe you should go check," Darry said and we all laughed as he walked out. "Told ya i didn't kill him!" i said. "What now?" Soda asked and we all laughed again. We all watched mickey for a majority of the morning.

Sorry I didn't really know where to end this chapter! Stay gold!

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