Chapter 6. What About Us

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I look to the left of me, i see Ponyboy, Dally, and Steve. I push Soda away from me, but for some reason i could see Pony's heart sink, and shatter. Dally walked up to me " Brodi what are you doing?"  I was so nervous, i clenched my hands into a fist feeling insecure too. I looked over at Steve looking at Soda. i then reply to Dally " i- why can't you just leave me alone!" I could feel Dally, and Pony's strong stares at me. Dally replies " Brodi, get away from him now!" i begin to get defensive. " Stop treating me like a child Dallas!!! just leave me alone!" Dally walked up to me and grabbed my arm.

" Don't talk to me like that you little shit!" Soda replied calmly,  " let go of her Dally" Dally still pulling me said " why don't you just shut your trap Soda!" Steve and Pony just stared. Dally was hurting me i felt a part of my arm go numb because he held it so hard. " Dally just LET GO OF ME!!!" I pull my arm away from Dally's grip.

I'm not a yeller so it was surprising i yelled that loud. i then calmly said " Dally...just go" Dally seemed angry but then said " Brodi stop being stupid, your 14, Soda's 16 almost 17, whats wrong with you" Dally shakes his then walks away. I see Pony and Steve stare at me, but then follow behind Dally. 

I look down at the ground crying, I look up at Soda. He grabs my arm " Dally left a bruise..does he always do this?"  I reply to Soda while still crying, and confused. " no...he's never done this. i'm not sure what happened. I think i really fucked up this time" I could see Soda looking down at me, but then i hid my bruise with my other hand. Soda brought me close to him then hugged me. I just leaned again his shoulder while he hugged me.

Right now in this situation it felt off to hug him back. I wasn't sure if i was in the wrong, if Soda, or even Dally was wrong. I realize i have to face a tough choice later on. And it hurt me inside. Dally is the only person i have, and my friends, but Soda is the one i truly love. It's between My brother and friends, or my lover.

Jean Jacket.    (14+)Where stories live. Discover now