Zayla Curtis is the second oldest Curtis. She is the troublemaker out of the bunch, landing herself in the cooler various times. Her parents pick her up every time, except for her recent visit, where she is stuck for two years. When she leaves, she...
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*??? POV*
"𝐇𝐞𝐲 kid, you sure you want to join?" The gravely voice asked me.
I will no longer be alone, I will no longer be a stupid kid that people doubt, and protect. I am going to protect myself.
"Need an answer kid, we need your brains." He said.
"Yes. I will join. You promise not to harm anyone I know right?" I asked holding my hand out.
"Promise." He said grasping my hand.
Am I making a mistake?
*Zayla's POV*
I stopped Dally when we got to the porch of my house.
"Dally does Buck have a spare room I can borrow? Just in case I need to make an escape from here?" I asked.
"Ya he should. I will talk to him about it." Dally said patting my back.
We open my front door to see Soda and Steve arm wrestling, and I saw Johnny on the couch.
"Welcome back Zay!" Soda yelled from the kitchen.
I swiftly make my way towards the hallway so I could head to my room. I got to the hallway when someone grabbed my wrist.
Behind me stood Soda. With a serious look on his face.
"What do you have there?" He said looking down at the uniform in my arms.
"Just a uniform, okay? Don't tell Darry." I said.
Soda gave me a reassuring smile and went back towards the kitchen. He is definitely going to tell Darry. That kid can't keep a secret to save his life.
I got to my room and headed straight for the dresser. I moved my clothes around to make room for my uniform. I noticed something on the far left inside the top drawer.
It was a photo of Ponyboy and I. He was holding a golden track medal, and I had him on my shoulders. He had his short, scrawny arms in the air. Mom took this photo of us.
He used to smile at me, but now his eyes are always filled with hatred. I am partly to blame for that too.
I put the photo back and head out to the livingroom. I noticed Darry, Pony, and Two-Bit were missing.
