Upon the Stars: Sodapop Curtis x OC {Completed}

Chapter Nineteen

     I was surprised my kid sister survived during my mom's pregnancy. I eventually explained to the doctors how my mom has been doing drugs and all that stuff. A few weeks later they handed my sister over to me. Her name is Kathleen, but I call her Kat. I have no idea how I'm going to take care of her! I should probably start with a job. I entered the Curtis house. My kid sister was wrapped in a blanket. The gang stared at me and Kat. I sighed, "We have another Ponyboy on our hands..."

     "Hey!" Pony chuckled. There was a long silence. Finally Darry stood up.

     "I will get the old crib," he said with a sigh. I looked around, the only members gone were Soda and Steve. They must be at the DX. It wasn't before long that Darry got the crib out and made a commotion. Kathleen then started to cry. Eventually I settled her down and laid her in the crib. I glared at Ponyboy, Two-bit, and Darry.

     "Outside, now!" I said softly pointing towards the door. We gathered outside. "Since I have a baby on my hands-" I started.

     "Make that 'since we all have a baby on our hands'," Darry interrupted.

     "Ok, that's great!" I said rolling my eyes. "Since we have a baby on our hands I'm going to set some rules!" I announced. "No parties, no smoking in the house, don't give the baby alcohol, no loud noises in the middle of the night, for any reason don't wake up the baby: accidental or not, and last but definitely not least don't leave with my kid sister ANYWHERE! Do you understand me?!" I explained.

     "That's alot of rules..." Two-bit stated.

     I narrowed my eyes, "A lot less than what I can give Matthews!" I scowled using only his last name, "I will get custody of this baby when I'm eighteen! By then I should be able to get a decent job! And Darry..." He perked up. "Can you help me make the decision if I need to drop out of school," I said hesitantly. I never imagined myself to be a drop out. I have always had the dream to finish highschool, go to college, and get a good job. Now that I have Kathleen... Things are different.

     "You don't have to quit school, Summer! Just uh... Get a good job and maybe Soda can work over a bit! Or I can!" Darry stuttered trying to think of a plan.

     "No, Darry... This isn't your guys' problem, it's mine," I sighed. "I'd be more than happy to give up school for my kid sister," I explained. I car pulled up next to the house and turned off. Must be Steve's, I thought. Soda and Steve jumped out of the car, Soda with a bright smile.

     "Hey doll," he smirked. I went up and gave him a hug. Steve walked up the stairs and began to open the door. I rushed over and quietly closed it and guarded it.

     "What's wrong?" Steve asked.

     "Why uh... Um... Uh... Well..." I stampered.

     "Spit it out!" Steve ordered.

     "Well," I sighed. "I am taking care of my kid sister, because of things at home. She's in the living room sleeping. I don't want you to wake her up or else you'll have get her back to sleep!" I explained quickly. Soda and Steve looked at each other. I then explained my plans and stated the rules. The nodded in agreement and walked inside quietly. I followed with the rest of the gang behind me. Two-bit and Steve eventually went home after awhile and I fell asleep on the couch beside Kat.