Her name was Clara, but no one called her that. To the gang she was Claire, Steve's little sister. To me she was a goddess at sixteen. She had honey brown hair that went down just past her shoulders and brown eyes. She was kind, smart, funny, and beautiful. I was in love with her and she didnt even know. I was getting ready to meet the gang at the DX. Then all of us were going to go to the nightly double.

I took a shower and had something to eat. I couldnt stop thinking of what I was going to say to Claire when I got to the Dx. I stood in front of the mirror and looked at myself.
Alot of people, girls AND guys tell me that I look like a movie star. I dont see it. I am just a normal looking guy. I decided maybe I should practice what I was going to say to Claire.

''Hey Claire, nice weather- No, too obvious that I like her. God, what am I doing?'' I silently cursed myself.

I got in my car and drove to the Dx. All the guys were there except Pony, who was at a friends' and Darry, who had to work late.

''Hey Soda'' Steve said.

'Hey Guys, Hey Claire.''

We decided to walk over to the nightly double, and somehow, by some kindness of the gods, I was walking next to Claire.

''So, nice weather, huh Claire?'' It came out like I had a dry throat. Damn.

''Yeah, Soda.'' She was playing with her hands. Oh no, I am boring her.

We all crawled under the fence at Dally's insistence. Claire was sitting next to Dally, who was making her laugh. Each time she laughed, a new hammer hit me in the gut.

Why cant I just tell her how I feel? Why do I have all the luck with girls, except for the one who I love? Why is life so cruel? After the movie, we went back to my house and watched tv.
Maybe this was my chance, I started to walk over to where Claire was sitting, but Dally beat me to it.

''Steve, why has Dally been all over Claire tonight?''

'Didnt you know? There a going out.

A/n: Told you it would be short, but like I said, if I get positive feed back, I will make the next one longer!