Johnny Cade's little sister

Chapter 16

Today is the day of the dreaded court date.

We pulled up in Darry's truck in front of the court house and piled out of the auto mobile.

I stood in front of the middle sized building and could feel the butterflies flittering in my stomach. I'm not sure what is making me so nervous. I know that I'm not in trouble and that I haven't caused any harm but I guess its just the fact that things have come to this.

Ponyboy stood beside me and squeezed my hand in assurance. I looked over at him and gave him a slight smile. We started to walk up the few stairs into the house.

All the boys came, they said they wanted to support Johnny and I and I'm so thankful for them.

Johnny was walking next to Dally in front of Pony and I, he turned around and gave me a tight smile like he was thinking the same thoughts as I was.

We entered the building and it was quiet inside, and had police officers scattered every where. After a while of waiting, One officer walked us to a room near the back and I could feel my stomach clenching on the inside.

Johnny and I were seated in front of the judges panel and the rest of the boys sat in their designated area. I turned around to look at Ponyboy, who was almost right behind me and he smiled and nodded at me, as if telling me everything is okay.

The judge came in and began talking. He was babbling on and on about some rules that I didn't even bother to pay attention to. Johnny and I barely ever spoken once. I zoned out the whole time and just thought about nothing and didn't bother to pay much attention unless to say yes, no, yes.

I could hear loud voices but I didn't bother to look up from my hands until I heard a loud pitched scream echo the room.

I looked up to meet the eyes of my mother and I felt sick. I never even noticed her presence in the room. She looked the same as last time I saw her. She was being dragged out by attendants and was cussing about Johnny and I loudly.

"You piece of shit kids! You're the reason I'm in here! It's all your fault Elizabeth!" my mother screamed at me from across the room.

I felt tears slip down my cheeks as the last part of her rant echoed in my head.

I stopped listing to what everyone else was saying again and just bowed my head an cried. Johnny put one hand on top of my hands and held on tightly.

After another thirty minutes of muted facts and opinions, we were finally aloud to go. They still haven't decided on Johnny and I's living arrangement and that we'd get a letter in the mail in the next day or so.

"Well that was eventful." Dally sighed as we were gathering into the truck.

The ride home was silent and I was thankful for that because I was tired and didn't feel like talking.

Pulling up to the small house and we all climbed out and went inside.

I opened the door to Ponyboys room and slipped off my keds and plopped onto Ponys bed. He sat next to me and leaned back on his elbow to look at my face more clearly.

"What's wrong?" he asked concerned.

"I'm just tired, and a little hungry." I chuckled.

"Well come on, let's go get you somethin' to eat." Ponyboy smiled, pulling me to my feet and down the stairs.

Darry had prepared dinner for us all. Chicken, potatoes and corn. I barely ate anything, even if I was hungry I just didn't want to eat anything. I was still nervous. Nervous that there's a possibility Johnny and I could be put into a foster home. I don't think I could handle that. Being in a foreign place, starring at a new ceiling, sleeping in a new bed, waking up and going to sleep in a new house, I won't be able to take it.

The possibility of never seeing any of the boys who have been nothing but generous to me, I could possibly never see them again, including Ponyboy. I would feel so lost, more than I already have.

"Hey, let's go to bed." Pony whispered in my ear, bringing me out of my thoughts. He must have noticed my absent minded behavior.

We excused our selves from the table and went up stairs. As I was walking behind Pony up the staircase, I looked back down and noticed Dally starring at me. His eyes looked weak and his face was covered in despair.

Dallas Winston does not have feelings for me.

I turned my head and kept walking towards Ponyboys room. I changed into my nightly clothes and crawled into bed next to Ponyboy. He wrapped his arms around me and I fell fast asleep.

It was Christmas Eve. I haven't had a real Christmas in years. Last year was awful, due to the death of my grandfather. I haven't had a Christmas that was full of happiness and presents or even with people who loved me. This year will be different, this year will be better...

I was home alone while all the boys were at work or just bummin' around together.

I stood up from the couch and looked around the living room with my hands on my hips and thought.

This place is a mess.

I spent the next two hours cleaning and decorating. Everything was nice and neat and I actually found a pretty good sized Christmas tree in the attic.

I placed infront of the stair case next to the t.v. and decorated it with the little set of lights and ornaments I found. Everything looks great, very festive and Christmasy. I looked around and smiled to myself.

The boys didn't return for a couple more hours. Darry made dinner for us all again. Chicken, corn and potatoes. The usual. After dinner we were all relaxing and watching t.v. in the living room. Steve and soda were on the couch talking about god knows what, Darry was in his arm chair reading the paper, Two-Bit was standing in the kitchen door way tying something to the ceiling, Dally was sitting on the floor, leaning against the couch. Ponyboy and I were sharing one seat like normal.

"Gee Liz, you sure did a good job, ya know, decoratin' the house and everything." Darry complemented and gave me warm smile.

"Why thank you." I smiled and blushed slightly.

"Will you come get something to eat with me? I don't wanna go alone." Ponyboy whispered in my ear.

I laughed a bit and got up from my spot on the couch and walked with Pony to the kitchen.

"Look who's under the mistletoe!" I heard Two-Bit yell.

I looked up and saw the small green and red plant dangling above Ponyboy and I.

"Well are ya gonna kiss her or do I have too?" Soda asked with a smirk.

Ponyboy leaned down and gave me warm kiss on the cheek.

There were various 'ooos' and 'awhs' come from the boys and a few gag noises. I turned to the boys and blushed heavily. I looked around and made eye contact with Dally. His face was twisted in disgust and his jaw was locked. He stood up from the ground and barged out the front door into the cold, winter night.

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