Insomnia •|Stevepop|•

Chapter 2

Soda's POV

After breakfast Darry left for work and Dally and Two-bit went back to the couch to watch more Mickey Mouse. Steve and I started walking towards the front door to head to work.

"Alright bye y'all." Steve said to Dal and Two

All they did was wave in unison, not even looking away from the tv.

We walked out to Steve's car and got in. Steve started the car and started driving to work. The car ride to work was silent, but not an uncomfortable type of silence it was quite relaxing actually.

When we arrived at work I went straight to the check out counter and Steve followed me not wanting to start working in car right away.

"Hey, aren't you suppose to be doin your job?" I say jokingly

"Yeah I am but I wanna wait a little because I don't feel like workin right away." Steve replied

I laugh a little "okay then...."

About 10 minutes pass and Steve finally decides to leave and actually do his job. It's gets really boring just sitting at the counter so I start to fall asleep. I try so hard to stay awake but considering I didn't get much sleep last night is was very hard to do. Eventually I fall asleep at the counter not even bothered that I suppose to be working.

Steve's POV

I was really tired from working on cars all day so I decided to go inside to talk to Sodapop. When I get onside I notice that he was asleep at the counter. I look at him for a couple seconds, then I notice that he was crying. I walk over and gently tap Soda on the shoulder to try and wake him up. Soda jerked his head up from the counter and wiped his tears away with his arm. I looked at him with a concerned look on my face and wondered why he was crying.

"Are you ok Soda?!" I ask worriedly

"I-I'm f-fine....." he says with a stutter while wiping his eyes more.

"You don't look ok, how about I take you home?" I said while looking at Sodapop

"N-no I told you before that I'm f-fine Steve!" Soda says backing away a little

"I don't think you are Soda." I say sadly

"B-but I am okay!" Soda yelled

"Can you at least tell me why you were crying?" I say calmly

"It's non of your business why I was cryin!" Soda said with frustration

"Of course it's my business, you're my best friend Soda!" I say with frustration right back

"Well I c-can't tell ya alright!!" After Soda said that he started to cry again.

I then hug him tightly and he hugs back like he was holding onto me for dear life. I let him cry for a little longer while we're still hugging. I decided since my work shift was almost over to say Soda with until work was done because I needed to make sure he was alright.

When work ended I drove Soda home and walked him to his and Ponyboy's room. He quickly changes into some comfortable clothes and hops in bed.

"Alright I'm leavin Soda, please get some sleep." I tell him

"W-wait!" Soda says loudly

"Yeah?"

"Can you come lay with my? At least until I fall asleep?"

"You sure you want me to stay?"

"Yeah, I won't be able to fall asleep by myself."

"Ok then..." I walk over to the empty part of the bed and lay down next to Soda

"Th-thanks Steve." he says while smiling

"You're welcome Sodapop." I say

"Hey Steve, can I ask you something?"

"Well you already did." I say laughing a little

"You know what I mean." He said annoyed

"Ok ask away."

"Can you cuddle me? C-cause I'm really cold." Soda says quietly

"Oh well s-sure Soda." I say as I wrap my arms around him agreeing that it is cold in here.

We cuddle for awhile and both of us eventually drifted off to sleep........

I finally finished chapter two!! I hope you enjoyed it, I tired to make it better than last chapter. The word count for this chapter is 685 not including this authors note. Anyways see ya next chapter!!! •10/10/18•