Along Came Johnny

Two-bit's temper

"Hey, losers, what's up?" I ask everybody as I walk inside and take a beer from the fridge.

Dally was in the kitchen, "Woah, vamps, looking hot today." He winks at me as he exits the kitchen.

Vamps is my nickname that Dally gave me.

He came up with it because he claims that he has never seen me eat any food just like a vampire.

The only other nickname that I have been given is by Steve who calls me BJ.

BJ are my initials.

Everyone else calls me Bella never Isabella, which is my real name.

I shouldn't have tried so hard to look so good today.

I should have known other guys would be flirting with me.

Growing up, I was really really ugly. Big round glasses, gross mouth equipment, and a pimply face.

Yes, that was me at one time.

Now, I have contacts, perfect teeth, and a smooth face.

All throughout high school, many people have found me attractive even Socs, for example Bob.

Right now, I'm looking for somebody who likes me for me, you know? Somebody that I can be myself around and not have to worry about anything.

"Where is everyone?" I ask closing the fridge.

Ponyboy says, "They must be still working."

In the house, it is just me, Pony, Johnny, Two-bit, and Dally.

I put the beer up to my lips and took a sip as it slowly went down my throat.

"Ahhh, that's the good stuff."

Pony looks at me, "You know, you keep drinking our beer you gonna have to buy us some more."

"This is my last one, I promise."

I am currently broke right now, and I don't even have a job to buy anyone beer.

Johnny gave me a hug, "How was detention?"

I looked at Two-bit, "It was dreadful. Forty five minutes with the person that caused it."

Two-bit stood up from the couch, "I was defending you excuse me for trying to help."

I was getting mad, "I don't need your help, Two-bit, I can handle things on my own without you getting in the way!"

"You know what? I'm out of here!"

He stands up and slams the front door shut.

There was silence for a split second after he had left.

Johnny rubbed my back, "Don't worry, Bella, he just needs time to cool off."

Two-bit is like a ticking time bomb.

He has moments where he jokes around and makes everyone laugh and moments where he explodes.

I can tell that he tries to bottle things inside of himself which is dangerous.

However, I didn't feel like going after him. Johnny was right he needed time to cool down.

I sat beside Johnny on the couch as we continued to watch Mickey Mouse.