Like A Phoenix From the Ashes

Note-Ok, at the behest of my three reviewers, I decided to write another chapter, dedicated to them. I am sorry I haven’t written since my first chappie, but sickness and car wrecks will do that to a person. So, once again, this story is definitely OOC. The characters, save Erin and anyone you DON’T recognize, belong to S.E. Hinton, NOT me. I am only playing with them for a while, though I do wish Dally, Steve and Soda were Mine. *EG* Anyway, on with the show.


Chapter 2*
I looked around at the faces of my friends and surrogate family, face burning. I had known any relationship with Steve would bring about some raised brows, but really, you’d think these boys didn’t have anything better to do than watch us like bugs under a microscope. It was a little unnerving.
I looked at Steve, wanting to see what he would say or do. He winked at me, grabbed my chin and kissed me, passionately, in front of everyone. For a bit, I got lost in him, his taste, the feel of his tongue playing with mine, the texture of his lips, his smell. I think I could die happy just kissing him.
Steve stopped kissing me, looked at the guys and said, “Erin’s my girl, so get used to it.”
Soda laughed, almost falling out of his seat. “It’s not us ya gotta worry about, buddy, but Flame’s big brother Dal.”
I groaned, oh Lord, Dal would flip. He liked Steve, he really did, but when he finds out Steve is dating me, he will absolutely flip. I am so not looking forward to telling him.
I lean back against Steve and give him a quick kiss. I look into his eyes, seeing the swirls of jade there, and just lose myself in them. His hand is rubbing my back lightly, the other is tracing my face. He has a grin on his face, and I know mine matches his in intensity.
Suddenly, Two Bit jumps up, stating he’s going to the Nightly Double and wants to know who’s coming. Steve stands me up, then ge stands up, grabs my hand and drags me out the door. The man is so predictable, Nightly Double means sitting in the dark stands, making out. Not that I’m complaining, oh No. After wanting him for so long, I plan to kiss him as much as possible.
It’s twilight when we reach the fence to the Double, the moon is just starting to rise and the movie is just starting. We sneak in and find some seats near the back that are rather secluded. Sitting down, Steve takes my hand and kisses it, from the palm to each fingertip.
Looking up, he tips my chin up and takes my mouth, kissing me as if he’s a starving man and I’m the first meal he’s seen in a long time. He kisses my breathless, and then he kisses my face and down to my neck, suckling hard. I know he’s going to leave a mark, his claim of ownership, so I want to do the same. I kiss and suckle his neck, leaving my brand on him for all to see.
We’re both impassioned, kissing every inch of bare skin we can get to until we’re breathless. I lay my head on his chest, listening to his heart pound, knowing it’s rhythm matched mine.
I look up at him, tracing his features with a fingertip, memorizing the look on his face, the desire swimming deep in his eyes. I had loved him for three years, watched him with other girls and felt my heart break, and now. NOW he’s mine. I know the ecstasy of being with him, of touching him, kissing him, breathing in his scent and knowing he’s mine.
My tranquility was shattered when a shadow fell over us, and looking up I saw the one person I dreaded…Dally.


***Ok, I am going to end this chapter right here. Now, I am asking, very nicely, :D for someone to help me with this story. Beta it, help me with ideas and the like. Pretty Please? I’ll give ya a cookie :P. In the meantime, read, review and tell me what ya think. Anyone interested in being my beta and sounding board let me know here: wicked_dreams86@hotmail.com...Thanks.