The Outside

Chapter 14

We watched Mickey Mouse for a while til the rest of the gang left. It was nine thirty is I decided to go it bed. As I crawled under the covers in an oversized hoodie and a pair of shorts Soda came in. "Can we talk. I need some advice." He says tiredly. I nod my head. I'm exhausted but I'm always willing to help. "Well ya know how Sandy's coming back? Well should I talk to her first or should she talk to me first? I still wanna talk to her. I think I still love her but I dunno." Ugh why would he get back with that. She ditched him and now he wants her back. Well I did leave twice but he still accepted me. So I guess I don't have room to talk. But still she completely ignored the poor guy for just about half a year! She cheated on him twice and yet he wants her back? I'm just gonna be honest. "Well I think you guys could be friends but she's ignored you forever and cheated on you at least twice. I know ya still like her but Soda, there's better girls out there who actually like you and deserve you. I think you need to try and move on. And I guess I'd let her come to you unless you really need to talk to her. I'm sorry if it's not what ya wanted to hear but that's what it'd consider." He considers what I said. "Yeah I see what ya mean. But I just don't know how to get over someone. It's hard. I've tried. You got any secrets?" I wish. "Ha no. If I figure something out I'll let ya know." He raises an eyebrow at me. "So you have a crush? Who us he? Cuz I'll have to have a chat with this boy to approve of him." He grins at the end. I laugh before replying,"My secret for me only. And don't worry I don't have a shot any how." I say the last part quietly. "Sure ya do! You're just a little shy is all. Most guys like a girl who's more out going. I bet if you act how you do around us you'd have a boyfriend." "Okay yeah I'm kinda shy but-" I cut myself off. I don't like saying my insecurities even if Soda knows just about everything about me. He's the only one I told about my brother. "But what?" He asks intrigued. I just shake my head. "Nothing." He knows I'm not gonna say much else so he just gives me a hug and says, "Hey that guy must be crazy not to notice you. And I'm sure glad ya came back cuz I've missed you a ton." With that he stands and walks to the door. "Night ya brat." He whispers. "Night ya jerk." I say back. He closes the door and I hear his door close soon after. I burry my face in the pillow. Yeah that boy's crazy alright. But the thing is he does know of my existence. But I really don't stand a chance. With all those other girls around him he can have anyone with the snap of his fingers. I toss and turn for a couple hours until sleep finally finds me. I wake to the soft sunlight filtering through the curtains. I get up and prepare for work. I hope there aren't as many jerks as yesterday but as long as I get payed I'm happy. I write a note to the boys to tell them I'm at work and should be back a little after one. I grab some chocolate cake and head out the door. Work is boring until the gang shows up. "Hey guys!" I say cuz work has been so boring. "Miss us at all?" Two-Bit jokes. "Nope actually none at all. Work is so eventful and interesting." I say in a sarcastic tone. They laugh at me. "Okay what ya guys want? Cuz if you aren't gonna order anything then you have to leave. Dingo rules not mine." "I just want a Pepsi." Ponyboy says. "Well what other drink would you have? That's like a drug to you!" I joke. "Can I have a Coke please?" Johnny asks politely. I put on my best frown then reply, "No. You can't. I forbid it." I can't help but crack a smile at the end. "Anything else guys?" Everyone else shakes their heads. I come back with their drinks and go to the next table. I see a group of socs walk in and sit near a group of greasers. This won't end well. I can already tell by the way they're sizing each other up. "I wish all these pieces of shit would leave our joint." A stocky redheaded soc says quite loudly. Here we go. I knew fights weren't uncommon but I was hoping to have at least four days before a fight broke out. I backed away from the area asthenosphere group began to fight. After about 15 minutes the greasers left defeated.