Jealousy (A Sodapop Curtis Fanfiction)

Chapter 11

I woke up the next morning and went out to the kitchen.

“Hey Annie, Steve told me what happened last night.” Two-Bit said while giving me a hug.

“Thanks Two, but I really don't want to think about Soda right now.” I said while grabbing some toast.

“Well that might not be possible, since we have work in 20 minutes.” Steve said while coming into the kitchen.

“Ugh, yeah I forgot” I said while putting on my shoes and grabbing my bag.

Me and Steve got into his car and he drove the both of us to work. We got to work and Soda wasn't there again. But if we were being honest I was glad he wasn't there.

The next couple of days went by kinda slowly. I hadn’t spoken another word to Soda ever since he left my house that night, and if I was being honest I didn't want to say anything to him.

After work on Thursday I went to the Curtis house since I had plans to go to the library with Pony. 

“Hey Pony, you ready to go?” I asked while swinging my keys around on my finger. 

“Yeah just let me get my shoes,” Pony replied while getting up off the couch. 

I looked over at Soda and he looked up at me. Neither of us said anything, we just stared at each other. 

“Alright I’m ready” Pony said while opening the door.

“Okay let’s go” I said while smiling and turning to Pony.

I drove Pony and I and we talked the whole way there. We got to the library and I found the book I wanted and then I helped Pony pick out a new one for school. After checking out the books we got back in the car.

Pony and I then talked about Soda since Pony was worried about him.

“So what’s been up with Soda lately?” I asked.

“Well he said something about leaving town for a while.” Pony said in a kind of quiet voice.

“What!?” I said in a shocked, confused voice.

“Yeah he didn’t want me to tell you” Pony said while fidgeting with his hands.

“So I’m guessing Soda told you about our fight?” I asked Pony as we got back to his house.

“Yeah” Pony said as we both got out of the car. We got inside and went and sat down on the couch.

“Oh yeah Soda told me to give you this letter he wrote '' Pony said while handing me a sealed up letter. I opened the letter and it read.

Dear Annabelle,

I am in love with you! I have been in love with you for a long time, but until the other night I just thought that you liked Steve and so that’s why I started dating Sandy. I’m gonna be leaving town for awhile since everyone just seems to be mad at me. I don’t want to be a burden on anyone, especially you, so I'm gonna just go away for a while. I’m having Pony give you this letter so that you know that I love you. If you and Steve are in love now I get that and I support you guys, but I just don’t think I can stand to see you guys together. The night of the drive in a couple nights ago Sandy wasn't actually feeling sick, I just couldn’t stand you and Steve being that close. So I thought I would just tell you everything right now. I love you Annabelle Rose Matthews, and even if I’m your second or maybe even last choice now. I want you to know that you will always be my first choice.

-Love Sodapop Curtis

After reading Soda’s letter I could feel myself starting to cry. I quickly got up and grabbed my keys.

“Where are you going?” Pony asked as I ran out the door.

“To find my love” I said while getting in my car and speeding off.