After that day no one spoke about it which I was glad for it was embarrassing. I signed slamming my locker shut "You okay you seem extra pale today" Kelly said concerned looking up at me "I'm fine don't worry, okay?" I gave a half assed smile we started walking down the hall small groups of girls would say hey as I walked passed I would smirk winking before going back to talking to Kelly "Urgh we have Gym next" Kelly complained like a six year old "Well you do" I replied twirling with a strand of my hair it was getting long probably as long as Dally's I huffed swiping it back out the way "You skipping again? I hardly see you though" She pouted "Sorry, but I've gotta go work early" she nodded understanding. A group of Soc's were jumping about shoving each other one shoved his friend sending him flying into Kelly who was practically crushed the group laughed as the boy glared at them standing up not taking notice to Kelly "You going to say sorry?" I demanded walking up to the boy the group sneered as the boy turned around it was Bob his smile disappeared as he looked at me "Well isn't it the fag" he said bitterly I grabbed his collar slamming him into the locker lifting him off the ground "You going to say sorry or not?" I slammed him again catching everyone's attention "Gloria, it's fine come on" Kelly tugged my jacket I only lifted Bob more off the ground "Not till he apologises" I growled slamming him once again this time his head snapped back smacking off the locker door I could see it made his vision go since he looked dazed "Fucking white trash" he kicked me in the gut I tensed feeling a bruise already forming but I didn't budge "Say sorry" I repeated "Break it up two!" A teacher came racing down shoving people out the way "Whats going on?" The teacher asked folding their arms "Bob here hurt my friend and I just want him say sorry" I looked at the teacher they gulped seeing how high I had Bob off the ground "Miss Everett put him down, or you will be getting a call home" the teacher said trying threaten me I rolled my eyes dropping bob "Whatever." Bob quickly stood up looking a little embarrassed "Next time I see you, I'm put you in hospital" I jabbed a finger in his chest he swatted it away furrowing he didn't say anything which didn't help the situation I don't even think if he said something it wouldn't make the situation better I gave a hard right hook knocking him to the ground "MISS EVERETT!" The teacher scolded rushing over to Bob I ignored grabbing Kelly and dragging her away from the scene "You consider me as a friend?" She asked smiling I nodded her face brightened up more as she skipped down the hall people gave weird looks as a girl skipped down the hall another stomping just right behind her.
"So what's the job you're getting?" Kelly asked slipping her gym top over her head "Roofing" I answered leaning on the wall all the girls kept glancing over to me it was weird but I ignored it "Really?" She said surprised brushing her hair up into a pony tail "Yea, I don't mind I'll get a work out of it" I smirked "What house you gonna be roofing?" She said slowly looking over to some of the other girls "You know that big house with the balcony near the school? The rich one thats a weird beige?" I rubbed back of my neck slightly massaging it I was completely stiff "Oh that one? Isn't that the Cowlishaw's?" She questioned I shrugged suddenly a loud squeal was heard I looked over to see a girl look embarrassed by the sudden outburst "That's my house" she said quietly "Well I might see you when you finish classes" I smirked her cheeks went redder "Come on Girls!" The coach yelled from outside the changing room they all started leaving chatting and gossiping "You gonna be okay on your own?" I asked Kelly leaving with her she nodded "I still have Nancy and my other friends" she giggled "Yea I know but incase anyone bothers you" I patted her on shoulder before sauntering out the school jumping the wall then rushing home to get changed.
"Hey King!" I yelled a deep bark was heard through the house "Taking you over to the Curtis's" I told him he barked again in reply I peeled off my clothes then throwing on a black tank top with a pair of denim jeans and my boots it was warmer so I didn't wear a jacket I grabbed King's lead clipping it on his collar.
"Your favourite hood has arrived!" I yelled unclipping King he tackled Two and began licking his face "I thought that was me?" Dally replied scratching King behind the ear "You all ready?" Darry asked pulling his muscle shirt down over his head I took a long look at his abs before looking back up at his face "Eyes up here" he pointed at his face "So you already doing work haven't you went to one of those...erm..shit, meetings! Meetings" Dally struggled trying think of the word "Have you ever had a job in your life" I asked taking a smoke out and lighting it "One but it was a short lived job" he answered Darry raised an eyebrow "Since when has Dallas Winston worked in his life?" Two managed to get King to get off him and sit still "I sold hotdogs okay" Dally kicked his feet up on the coffee table earning a glare from Darry "Darry's boss already knows and likes me so it was pretty easy" I shrugged "Yea maybe he likes you a bit too much" Two wiggled his eyebrows I kicked him over he let out a snort "If you fuck him do you think he'd give you a promotion or more money?" Dally questioned "Dally!" Darry scolded "I'm not whoring myself out for a roof" I said bluntly Dally smirked I waited for the joke that was about to be made "Why you do it any other time?" Two said smugly I rolled my eyes "You're jealous cause I get laid more, anyway when was last time you fucked a girl?" I asked Two face dropped Dally let out a loud laugh "Shut up" Two muttered sipping his beer "Let's go" Darry opened the door for me "Such a gentleman" I smiled Dally quickly got up following us outside "Why you here?" I asked "I'm bored and wanna see how many guys catcall or insult you" he hopped into the truck sitting in the back "I have a feeling you'll be adding to that list Winston" Darry signed getting into the car I sat in the passenger seat Darry turned on the radio just as Diana by Paul Anka's came on "That songs for wuss's" Dally complained.
I was already a few hours into work Dally was sitting on the truck chatting to some of the guys. "Gloria bring up the slate tiles!" Darry shouted from the roof "All three boxes?" I yelled back he gave me a look as if It was a dumb question "Need help girlie?" One of the workers mocked laughing with his friends I ignored stacking two boxes onto the third then lifting them with ease causing the workers to stop laughing "Gloria that's dangerous!" Darry yelled wiping his forehead of sweat "Shut up this is quicker!" I shouted back climbing the scaffolding being careful not drop any boxes once I got to the top I placed the boxes down smiling "Oh would you look at that" Darry stated looking up at the sky it changed drastically from sunny and bright to dark and gloomy "We better go before it rains..." He said standing up it I felt a droplet hit my head I looked up as more droplets fell down soon it was pouring we quickly climbed down the scaffolding and running into the truck Dally was sitting cozy in the back with a smirk "Nice weather am I right?" He said cockily me and Darry sent daggers at him as out clothes clung to us the drive back was quiet the only thing you could hear was the rain.
We all quickly rushed into the house seeing the gang all sitting "You're back early" Two-bit beamed King was snuggled up beside Johnny "Yea well it started rain" I replied rinsing out the bottom of my shirt Darry instantly took his off slinging it over his shoulder before heading into the bedroom to get changed "Gloria wanna borrow a pair of my clothes?" Soda asked getting up "That'd be great" I smiled "Your fucking hair" Steve grumbled taking out a comb then began fixing and styling my hair "Steve there's no point" Johnny said Steve ignored determined to do my hair Soda came back with a long grey sleeve sweater and pair of joggers "Thanks Soda" I swatted Steve hands away slipping my top off as I headed to the bathroom closing the door behind me I kicked off my jeans turning on the shower before removing the rest of my clothing "I JUST STYLED YOUR HAIR!" Steve yelled from the living-room I rolled my eyes hopping into the shower groaning as the hot water touched my skin I quickly began washing myself and hair then just stood quietly watching the water drain away "I haven't gotten into much trouble lately" I said quietly rolling my shoulders back "Getting soft, too soft" I grimaced before stepping out turning off the shower and wrapping the over-sized towel around me I kinda zoned out by then I sat on the edge of the tub I felt exhausted and sick glancing over at the mirror disgusted with my reflection I had major bags under my eyes I didn't look healthy at all "I still look like her" I growled I could still see my mum in my reflection I looked away before I did something stupid I quickly dried myself with the towel then putting on the clothes Soda offered me I threw the towel in the wash basket before exiting the bathroom "You okay, you were in there for a while" Soda asked leaving his room I didn't say anything I just looked at him with tired eyes "Gloria come on speak to me" he said softly blocking my way to the living-room "I'm just tired Soda don't worry" I faked a smile trying get pass him but he just blocked me again "Gloria...I know that's not half the problem" he urged I grumbled "I'm just not feeling well okay?" I replied starting get a little impatient my stomach grumbled loudly he frowned a little "When was the last you ate?" He questioned looking directly at me "I can't remember" I admitted he grabbed me by my arm and dragged me to the kitchen forcing me to sit down "What's going on?" Darry asked walking into the kitchen "Gloria hasn't been eating so I'm making her" Soda answered giving me a apologetic look then started raid the fridge Darry folded his arms giving me a stern glare I rolled my eyes sinking into my chair "Darry got any more beer?" Two asked binning his collection of empty bottles "Ay what's going on?" He raised an eyebrow "Nothing Two" Darry replied Two shrugged grabbing a couple more bottles "Should really cut down Two" I told him he just gave me a wide grin "I know" he sauntered out Soda placed a stack of sandwiches in front of me "You've gotta eat, hun" he smiled I sighed taking a bite out of the sandwich I instantly regretted I felt sick the smell of food just wanted make me want vomit.
After the sandwiches I felt better I was currently curled up on the sofa watching the news King was curled up in front of me on the floor while Johnny sat beside me I grinned as the news reporter stood outside the liquor store "On todays news I'm stood outside the liquor store where Mr.Jones was attacked and robbed by three hoods, I am here with Mr.Jone" the blonde reporter said as the camera turned face the owner of the liquor store he was bruised and had plasters on his mouth he looked pretty shaken up I let out a quiet snort I looked over to Dally he had the same expression as me "I was just doing my work when a teen around sixteen walked in at first I thought it was male but it was female with short hair and I told her 'No kids allowed' but she just ignored me and grabbed two boys placing on the table I was angry and started shout at her that's when she pulled a gun out on me I was scared I tried reach for my bat but she saw me and shot my hand" He held up his heavily bandaged hand I felt eyes on me but ignored them "She called in some other kids I knew one very well" "And who was that?" The news reporter interrupted he gulped "Dallas Winston there was a smaller boy but I couldn't see his face all I saw was his black hair. They started piling alcohol in a shopping cart stacking bottles bagging them I started shout at them thats when the girl grabbed a bottle pouring it down my throat she then..." he paused taking in deep breaths the reporter put a hand on his back trying comfort him "She began staple my mouth together but stopped when they stole enough" he finished looking at the camera I felt proud "Could you please describe the female?" She asked concerned the man nodded "She was tall around 5'10 she was really pale, green almost blue eyes, elf-ish face with a scar just missing her eye going to her cheek she had short black hair" he began describing me Darry turned off the TV standing up from his hair "Gloria!" He yelled at me causing me jump a little "Robbing a store? But stapling a person mouth!" His face red I stood up "You don't consider the consequences of your actions!" He pointed at me "Why do you always shout at me and never Dallas!" I yelled back pointing at Dally he raised his arms in the air "Don't bring me into this" he mumbled "You've never sounded more like a dad until now Darry" Soda snickered Darry just stopped his shouting "I am not a dad!" He yelled flopping down onto his chair "Better calm down Darry I'm already seeing grey hairs" Two bit joined in "I do not!" Darry yelled defensively "Do I actually?" He quickly got up and ran into the bathroom leaving us to snicker.