𝒴𝑜𝓊'𝓇𝑒 𝒮𝑜 𝒢𝑜𝓁𝒹𝑒𝓃!

Chapter Six~ Show Off~

                                         Steve's POV

Today I had school. It was a typical Tuesday. It had been a couple days since Randy and I had our big throw down. Kassie's bruise only got worse and worse. My lip was perfectly fine. I went into Kassie's room and she was sitting at her little table that had a mirror. "What are you doing?" She jumped. "Jeez. I'm putting on foundation!" "What's foundation?" "You don't?- I forgot you only hang out with guys. Foundation helps cover up marks on your skin." She explained to me. I watched her put some on her bruise and it magically disappeared. "Woah! That's so cool!!" "It's amazing!!" She then picked up a round container and flipped it open. Inside there was a tiny mirror and pink power. "What's that?" "It's blush. It's to make it look like your blushing!" "I don't think you need that..you blush about Keith all the time." "Shhhh!!" "Who blushes about Keith?!?" "UUGGGHH STEVE!!!" She got really embarrassed because Raymond just happened to be walking right by the door. He came in and stood behind Kassie who was blushing. "You like Keith Matthews?!?!" Ray said in a surprised and kinda teasing tone.

                                    Kassie's POV

Just great! He knows that I like Keith. "So help me you tell anyone..I'll tell people that you're married to a football!" "I'M NOT!!!" "I know..so don't make me lie to the public!" Steve was laughing. "And you..Mr. Funnybuns," Steve became all serious. "I'll tell people you thought I was hot before you knew I was your stepsister!" His eyes lit up. "OH MY GOSH..Steve, you thought my sister was hot?!?!?" I felt invincible for the power that lied beneath me. "Shhhhhh!!!!!! Yes." "HAHAHAHAHA!!!!" Steve looked at me confused. "What are you doing to your eyebrows?!?" "Coloring them in. My natural eyebrows don't appear very well." "Mine do." "I see that!" I stood up and turned around. "Alright y'all, I've gotta go!" I walked out of the room. "Where are you going?" I peeked my head into the room. "Kenny is taking me to school." "A boy is driving you to school?!?!" Ray put his smartass voice into play. "Yes!" I ran down the stairs and met my mom in the kitchen. I had already eaten and I was already dressed. It was the beginning of June so it was very warm and nice. I decided to wear a dress because why not?! I waited a little bit for my friend Kenny to show up. Kenny and I have been friends for over 15 years!!! I've known him forever. He's like another brother to me. He has this short, neat brown hair and a pair of bright blue eyes. He is very defensive and will kick your ass if he feels like it. He also doesn't like when people annoy him either. He has no problem telling anyone to go away or leave him alone. I watched him pull into my driveway. "Caio!!!" I screamed as I ran out the door and to Kenny's car. He opened the door for me. "Well hello there..milady!" I knew he was only kidding of course. I know he doesn't like like me. I hopped into his car and we were off to school! That's what I thought. "Hey I've gotta get gas!" "Okay." Kenny drove to the nearest gas station and he pulled up. Kenny had a bright red convertible Corvette. I now just remembered that sometimes Sodapop will work in the mornings before school. And of course Sodapop had to be working this morning! I felt like Sodapop liked me. And with Kenny in the car I just knew that Kenny was gonna ship me with Sodapop. Sodapop isn't bad looking but..I really like Keith! He came out of the DX and looked directly at me, "Hey Kass!" "Hi Sodapop!" "Nice out ain't it!?!" "Just beautiful!" Sodapop began to fill Kenny's car up. "Just like you.." I heard him whisper under his breath. "What'd you say?" "Huh? I didn't say anything!" I knew for a fact he was lying. I heard him the first time I just wanted to confirm what I thought I heard. Sodapop got done filling up Kenny's car and Kenny gave Sodapop money. We then were headed for school. "Who's that?" Kenny was very very nosy. "A boy." "What's his name?" "Sodapop Curtis." "He seems like he knows you." "It's Steve's best friend and I met him the other day. He's super nice!" "That's good...is he your boyfriend?!?!?" And what did I tell you. I just knew Kenny was gonna ask that!! "What?! No! He's just a friend like the others!" "Who are the others?" "They're the Greasers." "YOU MET THE GREASERS?!?!?!?" Kenny starting having a full on like spas attack. "Yeah." "Better not let Bob find out..he'll skin you like a tiger with his claws!!" "I don't have to see the tiger until Wednesday...which is tomorrow. Damn!"
"How come you aren't at your dad's house right now?" "My dad had to sell a nice car out of town. So he'd be gone for a couple days. But he'll be back tomorrow." Kenny and I made it to school so he dropped me off at the front of the school. "Hey if I don't see you again..have a good day." "Okay thanks Kenny, you too!" He smiled at me went to find a parking spot in the lot of the back of the school. I waited in the Courtyard when Keith tapped me on the shoulder. When he tapped me I jumped a bit. "Oh hey Keith." "Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you!" "It's alright..don't sweat it! I'm a very jumpy person." He smiled. "I can't wait for school to finally be over!!" "I know! So what are you doing after we graduate?" "I'm planning to weld." "Really?" "Yup! My dad has already taught me how to!" "That's so cool! I wish I knew how to weld!" "I mean if you want me to, I could teach you." "That'd be great!!" "Okay just give me a call- oh wait! You need my number!" I took a piece of paper and wrote my number on it. "Here ya go!" The bell rang. "I'll see ya later! Bye!" I took off as fast as I could. I had to go find Stella and Monroe!! I made it to my first class and I met Stella. "Stella! Stella! I gave Keith my number!!" She turned around and squealed. "What!?!?!" "Yeah! He said he'd help me fix my car!!" "Really?!?!" "Yeah! I told him I'd teach him to weld!!" "Girl, I'm so happy for you!!" We squealed and hugged each other. After I went through a couple boring classes it was time for lunch. Stella, Monroe, and I walked to the cafeteria together just talking about our crazy teenage lives. We got to the cafeteria and got in line for our food. We then sat at the table we usually sat at. I looked around trying to find Steve. I found him and charged up to him. "Steve, guess what?!?" He turned around. "Oh hey! What?" "I gave Keith my number!!!" I was practically jumping up and down. "Hey, that's great! I'm happy for you!" "Thanks Steve!" I walked away and returned to my lunch table. I felt like just telling everyone and anyone that I'd given my number to Keith..SUCCESSFULLY!! EEEKKKKKKKK

Keith's POV

I studied the number on the piece of paper Kassie gave me. I was so excited to learn to weld. "Keith what are you staring at?" Steve asked me and tried to take a peek at the paper. "Homework!!" I tried to cover myself. "Oh buddy..I already know it's Kassie's number! I just wanted to see if you'd try and hide it!" "Who told you?!?!?" I started to panic and freak out! "I heard from a little birdie!" "What bird?" Steve rolled his eyes. "You've never heard somebody say a little birdie told me?!" "I don't know what planet you're living on! But I've never heard someone say that!!" "Well I'm on earth. You should visit soon!" I finished all my classes and it was time for school to be over for the day. I met Steve outside the school and he told me he wanted me to meet someone. We walked all the way to the back of the parking lot where a 1965 Ford F-100 pickup stood. "Woah!!" It was as black as the night! "That's a nice Ford!" "Yeah it's my stepbrother Raymond's." Steve explained. It's so amazing I had wanted one of these babies since it came out in January!!" "Never been used! Bought it brand ass new!" I heard someone say. I looked to the side of me and caught myself staring at Raymond! "Hi. I'm Keith Matthews. One of Steve's best friends!" "I've heard all about you!" He replied. "You have?" "Yup. Steve has told me all about you and Sodapop!" "Was it custom?" "Sure was!" We all stared at it. "I've also got a Corvette Convertible at home. Wanna see it?!?" "Hell yeah!" "It may be a little tight!" He warned as all three of us hopped in the truck. "I forgot how small these cabs are." I remarked. I literally had to like sit on Steve's lap. We pulled in front of the school and saw Sodapop. "Hey, look there's Sodapop!" I mentioned. Raymond pulled up to the school and Steve helped me wave Soda over to the truck. Soda could make his way into the cab and we all had such small space it was scary. After ten minutes of sitting on Steve's lap, we made it to Raymond's house. He showed us his Corvette and he mentioned the 1946 Ford Coupe. I was dying of curiosity so I took another long peek at it. "Your sister said that your dad gave it to her." "Yup." "Where'd he get it?" "He bought it from some guy. I guess." "Oh I see." "Yeah!" After forty minutes we all decided we were hungry so we went inside and Raymond started to make us sandwiches. Steve wanted to show me his and Raymond's room so he pulled me up the stairs. I heard someone listening to Jail House Rock by Elvis Presley. Steve pulled me into his room and he showed me around. The room was a pale blue and was very large. The room also had two beds. It was a nice room. Steve told me that he had to use the bathroom so I was left by myself. I heard singing..very very good singing. I think it was Kassie. I walked towards the door of her bedroom which was open a crack. I walked in and she was sitting at her desk doing her homework. "Hey, you sound really good!" I complimented her. As soon as she heard me, she let out a big scream. "Oh my gosh!" "I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to scare you!!" I felt so bad that I had just almost scared her to death. "It's okay. Don't worry about it!" "You sound so good." "Really?" "Yeah!" She sounded so bold and really confident. "I don't sing in front of other people." She looked upset. "What?! Why not?" "I'm so self conscious that I sound bad." She looked down. "What do you mean?!?" "When I hear myself sing..I feel like I sound like a fish!!" "No! Did you know that when you speak out loud..compared to hearing yourself inside your head. You sound different." "Really?" "Yeah!" "That's cool!" "Yeah!"
Steve came and grabbed me. We went downstairs.