I found Love, in Another Time? (Outsiders FF)

Cherry Who?

Soda led me into a room, a small room. 

"This is where you'll be staying" he said. I looked around for a moment. It looked comfertable. There was a queen size bed and a desk next to it. There was a shelve of books against the wall. A chair stood one of the corners. It was a bit small, but other than that, it was perfect... almost. I'm more used to my room, which is a bit bigger. 

"It's nice" I replied. 

"Okay, so are you hungry or something?" I turned to face Soda and shook my head. 

"I'm fine" I said. He smiled. 

"You sure, cause Darry's about to cook dinner" he responded. 

"No, it's okay. I ate before I came here" I lied. One thing about me, I'm such a good lier. It was something that I was naturally good at. 

"Okay" he said. "Well, get yourself comfortable, then I'll ask one of the guys to show you 'round town." With that, he left. I sighed and sat on the bed. Wow, I don't know how I got here, but I don't know how long I'm gonna stay. I mean, I could go back at any time, and not know when. Atleast I was able to meet my aunt. She reminds me of my mom. God, they look alike, like big time. I heard the door creek open, and I saw Ponyboy peak his head in the room. 

"Hey" he greeted. 

"Hey, aren't you going to go eat?" He stepped in, closing the door behind him. 

"I'm not all that hungry" he replied. 

"Oh" I said. He scratched the back of his head. 

"Yea" he responded. I felt it get awkward after that. I tried not making eye contact, but it was hard keeping my eyes off of him. I mean, just the way his hair was combed back, away from his loving brown/ hazel eyes. And those sweet, soft lips of his, completing his look. I tried my best to keep my color far from red. If only I could do the same with my cheeks. I could already feel them burning. "So, Soda metioned something about showing you around town, would you mind if I showed you?" My heart beat was increasing by what felt like 100 beats a second. Butterflies were suddenly let loose in my stomach, making me nervous.

"I don't mind at all" I replied, trying to keep my voice from shaking.I stood up and followed him out the door, and into the living room. 

"Hey guys, where ya heading?"

"I'm gonna show Mary around town" Ponyboy responded. 

"Okay, just don't let her outta your sight, I don't want what happened to Cyndy, happen to her too" Sodapop shouted back. 

"Okay" Pony said. After that, we walked out the front door and began walking. All I could thinnk about at this moment, is what my aunt told me... "Try to get to know him better". Does that mean I have to break the ice first? I gulped. But what will I say to him? I could feel my throat getting dry as I tried saying something. What is there to talk about? I gotta think of something to ask. 

"So, tell me about-" I started. But, when his soft, loving eyes met mine, my words got stuck in my throat. "-the town" I finished, not being able to ask him to tell me about himself. 

"Oh, um... it's real nice. Since it's winter, it's gonna be getting colder and colder" he said. 

"Oh" I responded, getting a bit nervous. Out of nowhere, Johnny comes up to us. 

"Hey Ponyboy, they're showing Gone With the Wind again, want to go watch it?" 

"Ofcourse" he replied, then he faced me. "Would you like to come too?" I nodded and smiled. With that, he grabbed my hand and pulled me along. I felt my heart nearly stop when his skin came in contact with mine. His hand, it was just so warm and I could feel the heat between his and mine. The butterflies were going loose in my stomach again. Once at the movies, Ponyboy released me, even though I didn't want him to. But I got happy again, when he payed for me. 

"Pony, you didn't have to pay for me" I said, once inside. He gave me a warm smile.

"It's okay, I wanted to" he replied. His words just made me blush. And I know that for a fact because he let out a chuckle. I quickly covered my cheeks with my hands, embaressment washing over me. I sat next to Ponyboy. From the side of my eye, I could see how Ponyboy was anxious to see this movie. 

"Ponyboy?" We all turned to a girl with red hair. I had to admitt, she was pretty, but how does she know Ponyboy? They couldn't of dated before, cause she looks way older than him. 

"Hey Cherry, what brings you here?" 

"Came to see the movie" she replied.

"All by yourself?" she nodded. "Well, why don't you sit with us?"

"Alright" she responded. Ponyboy scooted one over, and Cherry sat between me and him. I felt a bit upset about this. I mean, does she really have to sit between us? can't she sit next to Johnny or something? "Who's this Ponyboy?" I turned to the red head.

"Oh, that's Mary, she's living with me now" he proudly replied. 

"It's nice to meet you" she said nicely.

"Same here" I responded nicely, not wanting them to know this bothered me. Through out the whole movie, I just couldn't stand her being this close to Ponyboy. I don't know what's got over me, but I didn't like it one bit. Usualy, I would get to know someone before upright hating them, but it was different this time. I knew Ponyboy was a rare guy, and I just didn't want to lose him to someone else. I don't care if we've just met, I still like him. I'm not too sure if I love him yet, but I do like him. A lot. 

Before I knew it, the movie was over, and I didn't even pay attention. All I could think of was Cherry and Ponyboy. We all got up and walked out the theater. 

"Thanks for letting me sit with y'all, see you later Pony" Cherry said, before walking off. I just stood there with my arms crossed. I guess you can say I was a bit jealous of Cherry, but I'm denying it. I began walking too, when suddenly I tripped. I gasped as I began falling. 

"Mary, watch out!" Ponyboy caught me before I fell on the ground. He held me in his arms as his eyes stared into mine. I had a hand on his neck, and the other on his arm. "Are you alright?"

"Yea" I replied, feeling my heart beating through my chest, as if it would pop out at any moment. I quickly returned to myself, and got up. "Uh, thanks Pony" I said.

"It's okay" he replied. I slightly smiled. Johnny just stood there on the side, looking at both Pony and me. I bet I knew what he was thinking. 

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