You're Different. (ponyboy fan fiction)

In the neighborhood. (1)

Hello~ this is my first time so don't judge!!! thanks

- KittyCat

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(setting 1970, Tulsa Oklahoma)

"In the neighborhood"

KittyCat's POV

well. I guess, here I go. to my new neighborhood. I noticed... it's very different to Detroit. I'm not just gonna state the obvious but... I don't see many... asian or black people around here. I really wonder if I'll fit I am asian and black. half and half. my father is a retired soldier from the navy. he met my mother in Japan and we moved to America. unfortunately for complicated reasons my dad suffered a major heart attack and passed away few weeks ago. my mother then suggested we get out of Detroit. me, my brother Danny, and my mother moved out to this shitho-- I mean place, so we can start our diner. so, here we are.

When we got to the house, I stepped out to an really ratty neighborhood. every house was run down and and used. which had a unique touch I admit. I lean against our old beat up caddy, holding my 1st box of clothes and think reality. as I ponder, I see a gang of boys running and jumping and skipping into a white little house scrambling into a house. one of the boys look at my direction I can't see all the way but he has greased hair wearing a white t-shirt , black leather jacket and some blue jeans he stares at me. I waved. and grinned a little. he waved back.

"PONY!!! WHERE'D YOU PUT THE PACK OF CIG'S???" someone yelled from inside the house. he turned to the door and entered the house. I smiled. at least not put down.

"mama? where are you?" I entered the front door.

"in here nekochan" nekochan means KittyCat in Japanese.

I walk over to her with many small suitcase and my box.

"nothin'. I was just wondering where you were at. I'm gonna start unpacking alright?" she nodded her head as she unpacked the dishes. I walked down the hall and passed Danny' s room. he was taking out all of his greaser clothes out. today, he looked simple. had no grease in his hair, black t-shirt and faded blue jeans. I leaned against his doorframe and watch him unpack. he glances at me then goes back to unpacking.

"whaddya want Poindexter?" he says throwing his clothes on his bed.

"watching you what did you think I was doing?" he takes out his pack of cigarettes and stuffs them in his pocket.

" I'm guessing you need to unpack?" I nod. " then... scram!!!!" he yells and chases me to my room tickling me.

"OKAY! OKAY! I'LL UNPACK!!!" he then lifts me up and throws me on the bed than kisses my cheek.

"I'll go get you're bags." I laugh as I sit up.

"next time you tell me that, don't give me your cooties!" I giggle then rub my cheek. he ruffles my hair and goes to get my bags and boxes. I love my brother. he is the closest person to me since my father died. I look around my room and notice water run down my face. am I crying? why? then it hit me. I. miss. my. dad. I then let myself cry. I sit on my bed and bury my face into my hands. I didn't cry at the funeral. nope. before my dad died, he said to me:

"Baby doll, of I don't make it, when I am being laid down on this here earth, don't cry. I'll watch you forever in the heavens above and if you cry, I'll be scooped down to hell for making an angel like you cry. so promise me that okay? and..." as I was remembering my father Danny came to my door with my boxes. he dropped them and rushed to me.

"what's the matter Cat?!" I couldn't. I just grabbed him and held him close to me. he held me as if I wasn't able to sit up straight. "Danny... I..miss da...daddy... so.. much" I stuttered. he rubbed my back and tried to soothe me.

"I know Cat. I do too. but remember what he said? he'll be scooped down to hell makin an angel like you cry?" he said holding my chin and wiping the tears off. I then wiped the tears off with my sleeve.

"you're absolutely right." I say. I sniff and smile at him. "thanks Dannyman." he held my hand.

"do you know what I think will make you feel better?"

"what?" I look at him.

"you know what I saw just down the road?" I shook my head.

"a drive in! wanna go tonight" yay! I love movies.

" Yeah!! you know I love movies!" he started to leave the room.

"ok then KitCat. be ready by 7:00." I nodded. he started to leave the room.

"oh yeah, and Danny?" he stepped back. "thanks again." I said giving him a smile. he gave me back a Hollywood star grin and left the room leaving a sly comment.

"anything for a Poindexter sister." I laughed a little and started to unpack. jeez what would I do without my brother

*YOU HAVE TO READ A/N OR YOU WILL BE TERRIBLY CONFUSED WITH THE STORY.

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so that was my first chappy. hope you enjoyed

Stay Positive!

~KittyCat