Scarlet Curtis

Adopted and Pranks

I limped my way inside. Mr. Rodney said, "Take a seat." So, I did as told. He grabbed out medicine and a cast.

He put the medicine under my eye, and the cast on my arm. It hurt to have it on there, but I'm going to have to get used to it.

Mr. Rodney said, "Maybe you should go talk to Michael. He really needs you." I stood up, thanked him, and walked to Michael's room.

I opened the door to see him sitting down. I said, "Michael?" He said, "Leave me alone." I said, "Michael, what happened out there?"

He said, "Nothing alright." I said, "C'mon Michael, you can trust me." He looked at me, and I didn't notice before, but he had one tear going down his cheek.

He looked into my eyes and said, "I don't want to be my father. I never want to be him. I've been taught to be tough and you won't get hurt, but what if I hurt other people like he did me?"

I looked down and stared at my shoes. I said, "Michael, what happened with Carter was not your fault, and you are not like your father. What you were doing to Carter was for self-defense."

He said, "I guess so." He rubbed his eyes, looked at me, and said, "Thank you, Pony, for everything." I said, "Your welcome."

Now, it's been seven years, and Michael and I are real close! We are best friends. The other guys still can't stand us, but we don't care.

After a long hard day of football with Michael, Michael and I walk inside to cool off. Mr. Rodney was on the phone talking to someone. He signaled us to be quiet, and take our shoes off at the door. So, we did as told.

Mr. Rodney said over the phone, "Yes, I take care of Ponyboy...tomorrow ok, sure. Yes, I'll tell him. Alright thank you, goodbye."

He hung up the phone, and I said, "What was that about, sir." He looked down and said, "Pony, pack your things. Your getting adopted."

I gasped and dropped the football. Michael threw his helmet down and ran upstairs. I said, "By who?" He said, "Your original owner Darrel Curtis." I was relieved that I hadn't been adopted by a total stranger.

I said, "Ok, when do I leave?" He said, "Tomorrow." I turned around, and walked upstairs to talk to Michael. This is not going to be easy.

He was on his bed crying. A rare sight to see. I sat by him and said, "Michael, you did know that we don't stay here forever right?"

He looked up at me and said, "I don't want you to leave me. Everyone I have ever met leaves me or either turns on me."

I said, "Michael, I'm really gonna miss you. This isn't goodbye, it's just see you later." He said, "I'm gonna miss you too!"

I hugged him, and started packing. I still have the letters the gang has mailed me, and I packed them to. I was finished that night packing.

I crawled over by Michael and said, "Michael, are you awake?" He tiredly nodded. I said, "Well, I know I have to leave tomorrow, so I thought for my last night we could do something fun."

He looked at me and smiled. Every time at night, when I said 'fun' we pulled pranks. He said, "On who?" I said, "Everyone." He smiled again and said, "I'm in."

We went to Patrick's room first. He was fast asleep. I grabbed a bucket full of water and Michael got some rope, and together we put the water bucket and rope to his door. I high fived Michael and we went to Ethan's room next.

For him, we rolled his room. We got toilet paper, wrapped him like a mummy without him waking up, and rolled his room.

Next is Carter, I have something special for him! I put a punching bag behind his mirror. So, when he looks at it BANG! It punches him right in the face. I also drew on his face and wrote 'idiot' on his forehead.

Last but not least, was Mr. Rodney. He's been very good to me, so I won't do anything hurtful with him. I put some whipped cream in his hand, and Michael grabbed a feather and rubbed it on his nose and BAM! The whipped cream was now on his face.

Michael and I started laughing walking up the stairs. I said, "That was funny!" He still laughing said, "Yeah...it was." I said, "Now, let's get some sleep."

We both fell asleep, prepared for what will happen next morning. Michael and I woke up to the sounds of screams. I looked at him and smiled evilly.

Carter was first out of his room with a black eye. I said, "Wow, what happened to you?" He looked at me and pulled up his mirror with the punching bag coming out of it.

I said, "Why would you do that to yourself?" Michael started laughing, and I couldn't help but to do it to. Carter said, "I'll get you for this!" I said, "Actually you won't. Because, I am getting adopted today."

Carter looked up at the ceiling and said, "It's a miracle!" Next Patrick opened the door and said, "What's all the yelling..." He couldn't finish that sentence because he was drowned in water. He screamed, and I started laughing.

Out came Ethan, wrapped into toilet paper. Than, Mr. Rodney with whipped cream all over his face. He came out and said, "Would y'all keep it down! I'm trying to get some sleep."

Carter said, "Mr. Rodney, what is all over your face?" I looked over at Michael, and he started busting out laughing.

Mr. Rodney felt his face and said, "Who did this?" Me and Michael raised our hands. He smiled and said, "I'll get you two."

Carter said, "No, you won't because Pony is leaving!" Mr. Rodney's eyes went huge and said, "Pony hurry go get dressed. We have to go!" I ran and got dressed, brushed my teeth, brushed my hair, and grabbed my suitcase.

Mr. Rodney said, "Ok, guys. Get in the car." We all piled in his car. He said, "Pony, in the front." I said, "Sorry Mr. Rodney. I always sit with Michael." He sighed and said, "Fine, Ethan get in the front."

Ethan sighed and did as told. Michael said, "Hey, thanks." I said, "I would not sit in the front, if the front does not have you."

He hugged me and we got in the car. On the way there, we all got to listen to The Beatles. It was fun. Michael and I were having a blast rocking out. I sure am going to miss him.

Thanks for Reading! I'm bringing Pony back home! Scar and Soda are coming back to. The gang are going to be excited. Hope you liked it. Please comment, star, and share! Thanks.
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