Johnny's Little Sister (A Ponyboy Curtis Love Story)

Chapter 33

~Jennie’s P.O.V.~
I woke up and Pony had a python’s grip on my waist and I wondered why until I remembered the events of yesterday. I was jumped by the Socs and almost raped. I think I was the first one awake so I figured I would make everyone breakfast. I got out of Ponyboy’s arms and walked into the bathroom, to obviously use it. As I was washing my hands I looked into the mirror and saw a big bruise on my cheek. I lightly touched it and felt it sting. I felt a tear form in my eye. I decided to cover it with some make up so the boys wouldn’t see, that would just make them feel worse about the whole thing. I just applied some blush and then walked into the kitchen. I pulled out some bacon and eggs and popped some bread into the toaster and began to cook breakfast. Sodapop was the first one up today. “Wow, I’m the first one up and you don’t even say anything.” He said and came to stand by me. He was usually the last one up and Darry was the first up. I kept my head down focused on the eggs. “Are you okay, Jennie?” He asked and I nodded, “Yea, I’m fine.” Soda shrugged it off. “Johnny went home, by the way, well back to your house since he didn’t want to sleep on the couch again.” Soda tried making small talk while we were waiting for the others but I just wasn’t feeling it because I knew they would all be mad about the Socs hurting me. “Jennie, I know something is up, you’re never this quiet.” Soda tried to look at my face but I turned away to put the bacon on the table. “I told you, I’m fine.” I said without emotion. I turned back to get the eggs when Soda was standing right there. He lifted my chin so I met his eyes. “Was it something the Socs did?” He asked and I nodded sadly. I walked away from his over to the sink and wetted my hand and wiped the makeup off my cheek then I looked back to Soda who gasped quietly and rushed over to me. He held my chin lightly and brushed his thumb over the big black and blue spot. “Jennie, why didn’t you tell me sooner?” Soda asked and I felt a tear travel down my face. “I didn’t want you guys to get upset and go after them.” I said and looked away. “Sweet heart, I think I would have been more upset if you waited to tell us.” I sighed and looked down. “Do you know who did this to you?” Soda asked. I thought for a minute and recognized him as the guy I fought at the DX a couple weeks ago. “Yea, he was the guy that I fought at the DX. Remember you and Steve couldn’t figure out what was wrong with his car so he just kept bothering me.” I said and looked up at him. “Oh ges.” Soda mumbled and looked away. “What?” I asked and Soda ran his hands down over his face. “That was Michael. He’s kind of the number one Soc guy now since Bob died, when he gets stood up like when you fought him or when he doesn’t win he disappears for a few weeks. Like as in nobody knows where he is. This is just great.” Soda explained and I nodded. Just then Ponyboy came out looking sleepy but when he saw my face he seemed to wake right up. Pony held my face lightly, like I was a fragile piece of glass about to break. He pulled me into a tight hug. “I’m so sorry Jennie.” He whispered and Soda began to get the rest of breakfast ready. When he pulled back he still held my shoulders. “For what?” I asked. “For not protecting you, for letting them hurt you.” Pony explained and I sighed, “Pony, don’t blame yourself. It isn’t your fault. I should have carried a switch blade it’s my own damn fault.” I said and he sighed. “No I should have gone with you. I could have protected you from them. I’m never gonna forgive myself for letting this happen.” “Just as long as you’re here to prevent it from happening again, I don’t care Ponyboy.” I said and he smiled. I heard Darry come out of his room and the rest of the gang walk through the door. I didn’t notice them though because I was lost in Ponyboy’s eyes. He leaned towards me and out lips connected and I smiled into the kiss. “EW… No PDA please.” Two-Bit said as we pulled back. “Shut up Two-Bit, you’re just jealous that you aren’t able to kiss a girl as beautiful as her.” Pony said and looked at me smiling. I blushed and put my head into his chest. The rest of the gang still hadn’t seen my face. “You should tell them.” Pony whispered and I knew he meant my face. I nodded and turned to the gang who all slowly saw my face and I noticed Johnny wasn’t there yet. Soda told everyone it was Michael who jumped me yesterday and they all groaned at that. Johnny soon walked through the door and saw my face. “Was it the Socs who did that to you?” Johnny asked. He was trying to be calm but I could tell he was mad. I looked down and nodded. “Dammit!” He yelled causing me to jump. Johnny ran a hand through his hair as we all watched him. “Johnny, it’s okay, just relax.” I said and stepped towards him. “What do you mean, okay? It’s bad enough I can’t protect you from our own father, I should have been able to protect you from the Socs.” Johnny yelled at me and I shrunk back. Johnny calmed down at my movement and I realized all eyes were on us. “Jen, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to yell at you.” He said and quickly hugged me. We sat down and ate and not a word was said about me being jumped or what happened with Johnny for the rest of the day.