Neon Lights

Chapter 7 - Cherry Bomb

•Castiel's POV•

We walked down the rainy streets in a big, loud group, and everyone avoided us. Mrs. Hudson, my neighbour, looked at me solumnly as if to say "You got mixed up with the wrong crowd. You were such a good boy, I'm so sorry." They're not the wrong crowd - I like these guys. They're funny and free, just what I needed to spice up my life.

The moment we entred the drive-in, Dally sped for a pretty girl with nice red hair. I don't blame him for being obsessed - if I was straight, I'd go for her too.

Two-Bit went to get Cokes, and the rest of us headed for the stands.

I couldn't contain a small laugh when I heard her mutter "Oh for fuck's sake..." when Dally approached. I felt bad for her - being pestered daily by Dallas Winston sounds like a death sentence.

Even death would be better than that!

"Who is she, anyway?" I asked, chuckling as Dally got a well-earned slap across the face.

"A Soc," Dean rolled his eyes and sighed heavily.

"A Soc?"

"Abbreviation of Social. Sherri Valance, commonly known as 'Cherry' because of her hair," Dean explained.

"Makes sense," I nodded, following the group into the stands, "Is Dally gonna watch the movie or is he just gonna trash-talk Cherry the whole time?"

"I'm guessing the latter," Dean scoffed.

"She's never gonna date him."

Dean laughed, "We all know, and I think he does too. He just likes bothering her."

"Why doesn't she just leave?" I asked. "It's no use, he'd follow her home, the creep," Dean spat.

We turned our attention to the movie, but it didn't take long for me to notice Dean wasn't staring at the screen, he was staring at Sodapop.

"Hey!" I hissed, "Eyes front, eh?"

Dean laughed, "Sorry, just memories."

"Of what?" I can't say I'm not a little jealous. Soda is more attractive than me.

Dean leaned in close so no one else would hear, "The Curtis brothers? Best orgy I ever had."

I almost spat my Coke all over Johnny, who sat in front of me. "Are they actually brothers?!"

"Yep," Dean laughed quietly, "Pony wasn't there, he's not legal. But Darry and Soda...fuck yeah."

"Does Pony know?" I still couldn't believe my ears. A gay, incest 3-way...the sin involved makes my brain hurt.

"Nope," Dean kept laughing, "Don't tell him...it'd scar the poor kid for life."

"I won't," my eyes stayed wide, "You said I'm into some weird shit..."

"Hey!" Dean said defensively, "I'm not related to them! It was a one-time fling, anyway. They aren't actually attracted to each other."

And I thought I'd be shunned for being gay...Darry and Soda would be burned at the stake for that!

Cherry came running up to us, Dally chasing hopelessly after her. She sat on Dean's lap, begging him to make him go away.

"Come on, Dallas, leave her alone," Dean tried, but to no avail. He just flipped Dean the bird and ignored him. But then Johnny stood up.

"Leave her alone, Dally."

As far as I know, Johnny's a quiet kid. Except people say he killed someone once. I guess we all have a side that would make a nun faint.

"What's that, Johnnycake?" Dallas rounded on the smallest gang member, a threatening look in his eyes. Johnny didn't back down, "I said, leave her the fuck alone!"

Johnny is the one person Dally wouldn't hit, nor would he say anything harsh to. Johnny's like a little brother to him. Dally simply stuck his hands in his pockets angrily and stalked off, disappearing into the sea of cars.

"Thanks, Johnnycake," Cherry gave him a friendly kiss on the forehead. See? I like these guys.

"Cas?"

I froze, turning around to find Lucius, Zachariah, and Balthazar behind me, staring at me like I was out of my mind.

"Hey guys," I said awkwardly, "What brings you here?"

"The movie," Lucius rolled his eyes, "What are you doing here...with them?"

"I'm here with Dean," I shrugged, "I'm just here to see the movie."

"Hey, Luci," Sodapop waved, "How's it goin'?"

Lucius ignored him, "I thought you had a project to work on? With Sam?"

"I do, but I'm not gonna work on it all weekend," I rolled my eyes, "I'm not a Stiff."

"Now you're talking like them!" Luci threw his arms up, "If you're taking a break, where's Sam?"

"Also taking a break," I shrugged, "He just didn't wanna come to the movie, that's all."

"I don't blame him," Balthazar interjected with a scoff, "I wouldn't want to hang out with Two-Bit Mathews either!"

Two-Bit whipped around in his chair, "Hey shut the fuck up!"

"See?!" Balthazar yelled, "He's a jerk! Just a big asshole--"

Two-Bit stood up quickly, reaching to grab his switchblade. Pony and Darry grabbed his arms and forced him to sit back down.

"I'm the asshole?!" He yelled back at Balthazar, "You're the one who stole from me!"

"I did not--!"

"Guys!" Soda yelled above the fighting, "Calm down!"

Zachariah looked me dead in the eyes, "Go back and work with Sam or you're coming back home. Make your choice."

"I'll take him back," Dean let Cherry get off his lap before standing up, "Come along, Cas."

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Same Day
12:42 p.m.
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I closed the door behind us and Dean retreated upstairs. I followed to find him staring at me from his spot on the couch.

"They your brothers?" Dean croaked. He didn't look happy.

"Y-Yeah, three of 'em. Why?"

"Lucius almost killed Two-Bit a couple months ago," Dean glared at me, "I had no idea you two were related."

"I had nothing to do with that," I promised, "That's just Luci. He's the 'black mark' of our family."

Dean nodded briskly, "Whatever."

**Hello Llamas :3

I named him Lucius because a Catholic family wouldn't name their son Lucifer.

I'm never going to think of Darry and Soda the same way again #worthit

DARRY x SODA FOR LYYYFE

I was thinking about naming a later chapter Hey Jude. I wonder what would happen in that chapter?

*evil chuckle*

So you guys get reading and commenting on these stories so fast and I'm wondering are you guys just sitting by the phone waiting for an update like a lovesick girl would wait for a call from her crush?

*squiggles* I feel so speshul

So the picture...just in case you needed that in your life.

Song: "Cherry Bomb" by The Runaways

Cherry Bomb because Cherry Valance ;)

Are my Outsiders refs getting out of hand? I tend to get carried away.

Remember, y'all just keep being y'all!

And take a moment to #StalkMyInsta! @garnent_ :)
DANKE GUYS!

xoxo, Garnent•.•**