Summer Nights

Pure As Gold

I couldn't sleep...

It was killing me that everyone knew this big secret but I didn't.

Two-bit said himself that he never intended for whatever it was to happen.

But whatever it was it did happen. It was around 3 a.m.

I needed a walk.

To take my mind off of everything and the big secret they didn't want me to know.

I looked at Two-bit's ring that was still sitting on the dresser.

Then, I looked down at my finger and wondered if I should even put it on.

I left the room and chose not to wear it. Don't ask me why.

I didn't know where to go but I needed to get out and clear my head.

I quietly went down the stairs grabbing my leather jacket and walking outside.

The door made a tiny squeaking sound when I opened it so I shut it fast.

I looked around and the wind was blowing fierce.

The usual sound at 3 a.m. roamed the neighborhood.

There were dogs barking, car sirens going off, and people getting mugged.

It would be nice to live on the countryside for once. Don't ya think?

No responsibility and no fear of leaving your house worried.

I put my hood on hoping not to be seen or even spotted walking.

I was just raped the other night I can't have that happen to me again.

Then, all of a sudden I heard a voice say, "Hey!"

I turned around to see two boys headed my way, but I just decided to run.

I don't get out much often and I'm only familiar with the gang, so I didn't know who these guys were.

They both began to run after me saying "Hey, stop" or "slow down".

It made me even more scared when I realized I was feeling tired.

The guys were catching up more and more, and I knew they weren't drunk.

I could just tell.

Then all of a sudden when I wasn't watching where I was going, I hit someone in front of me and fell flat on my butt.

I heard a familiar voice say, "Hey, kid, watch where ya-"

Pulling myself together, I calmly replied, "I-I'm sorry I didn't know."

He turned around and it turned out to be just the infamous Dallas Winston.

I asked, "Dally?"

He reached down his hand putting me behind him protectively as the two guys finally caught up with me.

Dally looked at both of them and said, "Tim, Curly, what do you two want?"

One of them said out of breath, "Just wanted to see if she was alright."

Dally then said aggressively, "Like hell you were. Now, get lost or else."

He didn't have to tell them twice they were running fast for the hills.

I grabbed tightly on to Dally's back and said, "Thanks Dal."

He put his arm around me walking me in the direction of Buck's bar.

He said, "Now, Shay, why are you up this early and by yourself?"

I sighed and replied, "I was just going for a walk to clear my head."