Us greasers

Chapter 19

My heart sunk when I read the letter. I wanted to cry but nothing came out. I know my mother wasn't a good mom after my dad died but we use to have good times together. I can't believe she's actually gone.

"Han, what does the letter say?" Darry asked.

I couldn't reply. I opened my mouth but nothing came out. I just looked at Darry with glassy eyes. He knelt down beside me and took the note from my hand. I watched him as he scanned the note quickly. He looked at me with sad eyes. He hugged me so tight I felt like I couldn't breathe. My heart was racing as I started to sweat. My eyes started to sting when Darry let me go and Dally placed his hand on my thigh.

"What's going on?" He said putting his cigarettes back in his pocket.

I didn't say anything, all I could do was cry at this point. I hugged into Dally and he held me like he knew what was happening.

"Her mother died" Darry said standing back up.

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SODA'S POV

Darry came out of my room with a sad look on his face but no one said anything. We could all hear Hannah crying in the room but no one knew what was going on. Darry sat on the couch and ran his fingers threw his hair.

"What's going on?" Two-bit asked. For once he looked concerned, even sad maybe.

"Han's mom died" Darry said looking Two-bit in the eye.

Part of me wanted to run in there and comfort her all night but she needs some space. Plus if she wants to be with anyone it's going to be Dally for the rest of the night.

The house seemed so depressing. No one spoke since Darry told us that Hannah's mom died. Everyone just moped around. Hannah's crying seemed to die down but you could still hear the soft whimpers.

HANNAH'S POV

I was lid on Dally's chest and he was rubbing my back softly. I stopped crying a while ago but my eyes still weren't clear enough to see.

"Dally" I said weakly.

He shot his head up so he's looking at me.

"It's getting late, head back to Buck's" I said.

"Are you okay here alone?" He asked with sad eyes.

"Dally I'm not alone, Soda has to sleep somewhere, he has to work in the morning, but come back tomorrow morning please" I said getting off him. He quickly sat up and I walked him out into the living room. I knew everyone was there but I kept looking forward. I turned around to meet Dally's face again before he left.

"I'll be back" He whispered and kissed my forehead. "I love you"

"I love you Dally" I said.

He opened the door and walked out. I stood in the doorway and watched him walk. The night was cold, the sky was dark, not a star to be seen. I looked up there and I could picture my mothers face. All the memories were flowing back. The first thing I thought about was the first time my mom and dad took me on a trip. We never went far, but it was the best time of my life.

"Han, come inside it's freezing" Pony said snapping me out of my thoughts.

I turned around and there he was with his arms folded and one leg crossed over the other, leaning against the door. Seeing Pony made me realize that I wasn't the only one with two of their parents dead. Pony held his hand out and I took hold of it and he pulled me inside and shut the door. I awkwardly stood there as everyone stared at me.

"Ah" I said. I didn't know what to say, I just wanted someone to say something.

"How do you feel?" Darry asked.