"No offense, Dallas, but I'm not into moody assholes," I fired at him with a smug smirk.
"Yeah, you're not my type either, Diana," he shot back. "Crazy, uptight chics are kind of a turnoff." I narrowed my eyes at him and growled angrily.
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The DX sign stood tall in the sunlight along with the small gas station below it. It was a sight I haven't seen for awhile, but I had to admit that I missed this place. In the distance, I could Steve pumping gas into a customer's car, while Two-Bit stood nearby, talking his ear off. I hoped that Sodapop was somewhere inside, so I could tell all three of them the truth at the same time. I just wanted to get this over with. I wasn't sure how they were going to react. I was nervous that they wouldn't accept me or want to be my friend anymore. I didn't want to ruin another friendship like I had with Darry. I still held hope that I could fix what happened between Darry and me though. If I was going to leave Tulsa, I couldn't have him hate me. I just didn't like leaving like that.
As I walked up to my two friends, the customer paid Steve and drove off in their car. Two-Bit grinned widely and ran up to me, bursting with excitement that surprised me. "Diana! When did you get out of the hospital?"
Steve was also smiling as he made his way towards Two-Bit and me. "And you're walking!" He exclaimed with a proud nod.
I rolled my eyes and laughed at the two of them. I had forgotten about their abundance of energy, and I really needed their positivity right now. "I got out a few days ago," I said. "Sorry I didn't visit you guys earlier."
"Don't worry about!" Steve said assuringly.
"Yeah, seriously, don't sweat it," Two-Bit added. "Sorry we didn't get to throw you a welcome back party!"
I chuckled. "You'll give any reason to party, Two."
"Ya got that right," Two-Bit winked. "Oh, hey, did you hear about Sheldon?" He asked, almost too happy about his death. I didn't blame Two-Bit though. I had mixed feelings about Bob now that he was dead.
"Yeah, I did," I said with a small nod. "Dally and I got hauled into the station for questioning."
"They didn't try and accuse you two, did they?" Steve asked worriedly.
I shook my head, no. "Dal and I were bein' asked about Pony and Johnny," I explained.
"I heard that those two were behind it, but I just couldn't believe it," Steve said. "I guess it makes sense now cause they just.. disappeared."
"Who knew those kids had it in 'em," Two-Bit spoke, shaking his head in surprise. I frowned thinking about it. It's a shame that these kids were pushed this far. They shouldn't have to kill someone else to protect themselves. It's a shame that the socs and greasers can't just forget their differences and get along. I hoped that there would be a time where the feud would end. I wonder who would be able to finally stop the fighting once and for all.
