Who We Are(The Outsiders Fanfiction)

73|"Clamp It Hills..."

<Skyler's POV>

Three months later.

I guess it would be a good thing to say that after Charlie made an appearance nothing changed, but I would be lying. While we all didn't go into an immeasurable state of panic and flee the country, a few daily life adjustments were changed. For example, right after the sudden turn up of the Winston's father Chris and Soda got dangerously far apart, they couldn't even be in the same room together. Chris because she though he was disappointed in her, and Soda because suddenly Chris seemed like a whole new person to him. Of course after a few weeks went by they started talking again. Although, according to Chris, their intimate life is non- existent. She claims it's not only sex, which wouldn't happen very often anyways considering at the time she was eight months pregnant, but also just physical touch. Kisses are rare, grasped hands are scarce, and and skin on skin contact it practically forbidden. When I asked Chris about it she only said that after Soda learning her secret she feels as if she is afraid of men in general, which considering our friend group, causes a lot of problems. Soda whom I have asked as well claims he is afraid that if he touches her in any way she will feel violated. On their side of the story, everything is a disaster. As for Lena and Steve, things are better than ever.

The two are simply inseparable, they disappear for days together and then turn up again with handfuls of pictures printed from a disposable camera. Though they never actually say where they went to. But when they do come home Lena is almost always completely dressed in Steve's military uniform. I've asked her why she doesn't wear her own uniform and she only shrugs. I must admit though, the combination of the chunky boots, baggy pants, and tight gray tank top that is short enough to reveal a slit of pale skin is quite sexy. Adding to the effect as always is her long mane of nearly black hair and dark makeup clad icy blue eyes. Steve seems to have completely lost any romantic feelings for me and I can't say I'm disappointed. His face just lights up whenever Lena is with him.

As for Darry and Leala, they continue to grow into a healthy relationship. It turns out Leala is not as conserved as I once thought her to be. She can cuss like a drunk sailer man and fight like a warrior. Though she does have her sweet side of comforting words and people watching skills. Darry seems happier than ever. We are all happy for him, especially Pony.

Originally, the youngest Curtis was hesitant to leave Darry since he was always so alone and Chris and Soda might be buying a house of their own soon. Now that Darry has found someone to make him happy again Pony has no reluctance in leaving his older brother. With only one day left of school for Pony we are all exited for him. His graduation is tonight and the whole gang is going. It's hard to believe that Pony is already eighteen and going off to college. It feels as if it was just yesterday I woke up in his house after being attacked by socs and he was conversing with Johnny in the corner, trying to look taller and stronger in front of me.

Lena and Steve are driving back from one of their adventures and the rest of us are all still in Tulsa. Leala will be attending the ceremony as well. As for Johnny, it's quite apparent that his best friend going off to the other side of the country is hurting him. I know after Pony leaves for college, Dallas and I are really going to have to pay attention to John.

Dallas and I are all ready for our two babies to come out. Chris and I are both due on June twenty forth which is in two days and I'm just about ready to lay down in a bed and not do anything but eat. But, once the babies are born I plan to get their birth date tattooed on my back with the already existing two dates(Tibby's birthday and the day Dallas proposed). Aiden and Shailene are constantly restless, never missing an opportunity to kick me and move around. I just know that they are nearly ready to come out.

With only two hours before we have to get to the school for Pony's graduation I start rushing. "Dallas!" I scream from the kitchen. Heavy footsteps clover the hard wood floor and Dallas appear at the kitchen with a red face.