another us | sodapop curtis

23. Curly's Revenge

Riya's POV

After the gates closed we were caught by security and taken to a room. Then they called the fuzz and we were taken in for interrogation.  Right now we're in a locked room with cement walls, wearing orange jumpsuits while handcuffed to a table.

"So what were you doing there?" The female constable asked us.

"Who are you asking?" I asked.

"BOTH OF YOU!" She screamed.

"Jeez Louise, no need to shout." Soda muttered.

"What were you guys doing?" She asked sharply.

"We were just looking around. We didn't know they had a closing time." I shrugged.

"Are these kids allowed to be imprisoned?" She asked a man.

"Have you even studied law?" Soda asked.

"Yes I have." She replied.

"For how long?" I joked.

"A week and two days." She shrugged.

"Is she allowed to be doing this to us?" Soda asked the man.

"I guess so." He replied carelessly.

"Listen, it was an accident. We didn't mean to, the gates were open and there was no sign that they were closed. Now can you please let us go?" Soda asked.

"Do you kids know the fine for trespassing on memorial grounds?" Another police officer asked walking in.

We shook our heads.

"$500." He said.

"W-We don't have that kind of money." I stuttered.

"Well y'all ain't leaving til' we get the money. I'm gonna have to call both of your guardians to come pick you guys up. Care to give me the number?" He asked. Sodapop sighed.

"Yeah, it's-"

"599-342-8790" I cut him off.

"What are you doing?!" He whisper shouted as the people in the room walked out to call one of our "guardians."

"Getting us out of this mess." I replied.

"Who's number was that?" He asked.

"Tim's." I sighed.

"Shepherd? You called over Tim Shepherd to get us out of here?"

"Yup." I replied leaning back.

"You think it'll actually work?" He snorted.

"He'll do it on one condition. I have to go out with Curly." I sighed.

"Why would you put yourself in that position!?" He exclaimed.

"Cuz Darry can't find out about this and Dal ain't got the money. I know Tim'll do it if I do what he says." I replied.

"You could get into some serious trouble." He warned.

"That's why you can't tell ANYONE about this, alright?" I asked.

"We'll see." He stated.

10 Minutes later

"Alright your father is coming down immediately." The officer said as he walked in.

"What did you say your name was again?" He asked me.

"U-Uh, Maya S-Shepherd, sir." I replied.

"And you, young man?" He asked Soda.

"So-"