Love and War* based off of THE OUTSIDERS*

seventeen*

Another two weeks had passed. Dally and I were up to the same stunts as before. Hanging with the greasers, working, partying and school. Oh, and Dally liked picking on little kids and scaring 'em off.

It's just been fun. We've grown closer and maybe kissed a few more times but I'm not sure what exactly it means. Does he like me? He seems to be hanging out with less girls than usual but he's still as flirtatious as always.

As for me... I'm just doing the regular.

School, work, homework, hangout with the greasers.

I've made a lot of extra money which is good. I think I'm going to buy my own house soon because I really can't take any more of Two-Bits cartoons. Mickey's voice is REALLY getting annoying. We have our own separate schedules anyway.

We haven't had many problems with the Socs recently though. Ever since that fight with Dally and Grayson and that Soc girl and I, nothing had really happened.

I rolled out of bed, realizing the day in front of me; school all day, work all night.

I put on a pair of jeans and an oversized light blue T-Shirt that I tied at the side. I grabbed my backpack from my room and headed towards the kitchen.

"Morning." I said to Keith who was, of course, watching Mickey and eating chocolate cake with Steve and Soda.

"Morning." They all said.

I'm surprised those boys aren't fat. Sure they exercise, but the amount of chocolate cake they eat really makes me wonder how they're in good health. It was kind of funny to think of.

"What's your plan for today?" I was putting on my white tennis shoes.

He thought for a minute. "Oh right, I have to work." he finally responded.

"Alright, well have fun with that." I let out a short laugh and walked out the door. "See ya!" I shouted.

Steve came running out the door behind me. "Wait for me!" I heard him yell.

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School was almost done, thankfully. After third period I went to see the greasers before my last class because I hadn't seen them all day.

"Hey guys." I smiled as I walked over to them.

"Hey." They all responded in unison.

They made small talk about school, the Socs and girls until the bell went off for our next class.

"Bye guys." Pony said. Everyone said a quick 'goodbye' back and started to get lost in the sea of students.

I started to walk off but an arm pulled me back towards them. When I turned around it was Dally.

He brought me close to him as he started to lean down towards my ear. I got immediate chills.

"I have a surprise for you later." I blushed. "I'll pick you up after work tonight." He kissed my cheek and backed away. I could see a large smirk spear on his face. He winked and walked away, leaving me helpless.