Yours Truly

Chapter Two

A/N: Hey it's chapter two! How're my favorite readers?

I wake up on the couch, with a movie playing. Mom isn't awake yet, so I decide to leave her a note: Mom, I think I might be out most of the day. I'll probably be at the DX or the lot. Yours Truly, Astra.

I try to remember where I was that day I saw all those boys. Maybe if I retrace my steps, I'll find it. I might've been too distracted by that butterfly. I walk down paths I recognize, but don't remember. I remember twisting and turning roads rather than straight ones, leading on for miles. I take a couple of turns and look to my right. I can hear dogs barking from the other side of the street. It can't be!

I walk up the steps, and as soon as I lift my hand to knock, the door swings open. A boy around my age appears and runs straight into me. Before I know what's happening, we both go tumbling to the ground. "Oh sorry miss, I didn't see you there," the boy says shyly, voice slightly trembling. "It's okay, are you Sodapop's brother?" I say, my throat dry. "Yes, um, how old are you?" he asks. "Fifteen," I answer. "Ponyboy what are you doing on the ground?" a familiar voice sounds. "Sorry, Soda I," Ponyboy gets cut-off, "Astra? What are you doing here?" My heart gets all jittery and I say, "Oh um. I came to apologize for last night. It shouldn't have happened. I'm so sorry." Soda's eyes dropped. "Astra, can I talk to you in private?" he says. I slowly nod my head, not knowing what I'm getting myself into.

Soda leads me inside, straight to his room. He shuts the door, making me jump. Soda's hands were shaking, he rushed over to me, hugging me tightly. His eyes scanned my face like he was searching for something. I was breathing quite heavily. Our faces only inches apart. His eyes dropped to my mouth, tracing its shape. Soda rammed his lips on mine, slightly crushing them. The only thing I could do was push him away. Soda glanced at me, confused. I tried to shove past him, but he blocked me. "Soda," I croaked, "Please." Soda huffed, "Let me explain. Then I'll let you go."

"Listen Astra. I know I haven't known you that long, and it may be hard to believe, but I have an undeniable attraction to you. It doesn't matter if it ruins our friendship or not, but please accept it," Soda admits, his cheeks set ablaze. My heart skips a couple of beats, making me blush. "Soda. I like you too. It's okay," I state. He cradles me in his arms. "Can I," I cut him off, "Yes Soda." He takes his hand and cups my face. Soda presses a soft kiss onto the corner of my lips. I throw my arms around his torso and bury my face in his chest. Soda picks me up and places me on his bed. He lays down and cuddles me. I breathe in the scent of the sheets. I relax a little more, and Soda notices. He pulls me closer and puts his head in the crook of my neck. His arm is draped over my hips, holding me tight, not letting go. Soda would keep me safe, he would protect and love me. I turn towards him, his hand shifting to the small of my back. I stare deep into his dreamy eyes, and say, "Sodapop Curtis, will you be my boyfriend?" Soda smiles and says, "Yes Astra! Yes!" Soda looks ecstatic, his smile never fading. I just hope I can make him happy.

About an hour later, I heard whispering, "Sodapop Curtis I told you not to get a rebound girl! You might break this girl when you leave her!" My heart drops as I hear those four words, "When you leave her." Sodapop sighs. "Darry, I'm not leaving her. I really like her. She's not a rebound!" he shouts. My eyes pop open in surprise as he says the words I never thought he'd say. "You really mean that?" I question. Soda's head whips around in shock that I was awake. "Yes Astra, I really do," Soda replies. Darry, or who I think is Darry, says, "I'll leave you two. Now Soda, don't do anything stupid." Both of our faces redden, knowing what Darry meant by, "anything stupid".

"Astra, this is Johnny, Two-Bit, Steve, Dally, and you've already met Darry," Sodapop says. I wave, feeling a little uncomfortable. "Hey! She's that pretty girl we saw walking with a butterfly the other day!" Johnny says. "Johnny!" Two-Bit scolds, "Oh, Astra! You'll have to meet my sister, Lacey. She's annoying to me, but you can see for yourself." I smile and say, "Alright Two, I'll meet your sister." Soda takes my hand and says, "Onward! To Two-Bit's house!" We all laugh and walk together. 

A/N: Everyone puts Author's Notes, but I don't think anyone reads them. It's all good though! See ya next chapter!