Te Adore (Book One)

Chapter Twelve

-a few hours later-
Pony came home from school and worked on homework in the kitchen while me and Two stayed in the living room. I rested against the arm of the couch while Two sat on the floor in front of me watching TV. It was all calm and quiet and I was able to actually relax. My headache was starting to go away and I was finally starting to feel like myself again. The bruises and scrapes were becoming less painful and the little cut under my neck was scabbed over. Soda and Steve came home not long after followed by Darry a while later. We all decided on staying here for dinner, I did what little I could to help with cooking and setting up just so I could get myself up and moving again. Darry didn't want me doing much and Steve had me sit next to him for a while. I rest against Steve while watching two playfully tussling with Pony. We all relaxed in the living room when the door flung open, Johnny fell against the door frame panting. "Johnny!" Pony dashed over to him. "What's wrong kid, Is it your parents again?" Darry said walking up behind Pony. "I-Its Bob, h-hes looking for ya Two." he said his voice shaking. "What'd ya mean kid?" Two said coming to join the group around Johnny. I perked up to listen to the conversation. "Bob and his gang were patrolling earlier, He looks pretty messed up Two." Johnny added catching his breath. "Dals dealing with him, but we all know how this is gonna end again if we leave em alone any longer." He said looking over at Two. "I-I understand." Two said rubbing the back of his neck. "Lemme grab my jacket." He said walking down the hallway to grab it. He seemed angry but I could sense a little tinge of fear. I followed behind him, closing the door behind me. "What do you think you're doing?!" I said leaning against the door. "I'm goin' to join Dallas, were you not listening?" he said, trying to get past me. "And what in heaven's name do you think you're gonna do when ya get there?" I responded looking up at him. "What needs to be done." he said, trying to grab the door knob. "Two, y'know hurting him won't make this any better." I tried reasoning with him. "It won't make you any better." I said, placing my hands on his cheeks turning his head to face me. "Please...for me don't lay a hand on him." I said looking him in the eyes. "And what if he hits me what do you suppose I do then, what if he hits Dallas." He responded. "Then let him Two, Dallas will be Dallas but if you get violent the target on your head will get bigger...This is your chance to lose that target." I pleaded. "I promise Kitten." he said, giving a quick cheek kiss and walking past me. I stood stunned for a while still not used to it. "Finally! what were you doing in there?" Soda said laughing. "Nothing, just talking." I said walking over to the couch. "Watch out for Bob's rings if you two duke it out." Steve said walking outside with him I followed behind going out to the porch. "There won't be a need for that Steve." Two said walking away. I smiled lightly as Steve walked inside. I watched as Two walked down the dark street. He turned around for a second and I waved, he returned a wave and a smile and set back off. Sure I was worried about him, but I trust him.