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OVER THE PAST FEW WEEKS, Two-bit hasn't been himself lately. Coming home at 3 AM was now normal and he'd come back with injuries that gradually got worse. His humorous self disappeared and was now serious and quiet. He said he got a job at the construction site nearby and that's where he got his cuts from.

Of course, I didn't buy it. I planned on finding out what he was doing out late at night.

Also over those few weeks, Zachary and I's friendship grew. Because I'm stubborn, I didn't listen to the gang and continued to hang out with him, regardless of what they said. I'd have to sneak out a lot and make excuses as to why I haven't been with the gang much. I felt guilty afterwards, but I liked being with Zachary.

Liked.

I opened my locker when a piece of paper fell out. Curious, I opened the letter.

 Roses are red,

Dairy Queen's the best,

I'd like to take you out,

Will you please say yes? ;)

XOXO

-Z

A smile quickly grew on my face. I looked up and Zachary was leaning against a locker, smiling as well. I walked towards him and gave him a hug. 

"You're such a dork" I giggled.

He shrugged. "I know. So what's the answer?"

I nodded a yes and he breathed out a sigh of relief. I started to panic.

"Hey, hey what's wrong?"

"We can't go out! We're different! You're a Soc, and I'm a Greaser, remember?" I whisper-yelled, remembering that people were out in the halls.

He chuckled. "And?"

"That's not how it works! What will your friends and family think of you? Your reputation! What if-"

"Calm down, Nina, I don't care what they think. Money is really the only thing that seperates us." He sighed. "Will you please say yes? Just this one date itself will make me happy."

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