In Between (An Outsiders Fanfiction | Ponyboy Love Story)

Ch.8: Boredom

Mae's POV

I got home and did my homework. It didn't take a while since its really easy. I even finished an essay due next week.

I had a lot of free time.

Volleyball tryouts are tomorrow and I am super excited.

I was bored staring at my vanity.

I looked at my ceiling with utter boredom and decided to be functional.

so I stood up and grabbed my long board and asked mom if I could go to the park.

Of course she said yes.

But I didn't say which park. I'm gonna go to the park on the east side.

The parks here are so small and are filled with snobby children.

I remember when I lived in the east side even though the parks looked a little broken down, every one was so close and happy.

It's been five minutes and I'll reach the park in 2 minutes if I skate at a steady pace.

I'm not scared about being out. I'm friends with everyone from east side or west side.

As some people say.. I'm "In Between."
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When I reached the park, I set my longboard down somewhere safe. And I went to the swings.

I felt awkward for a bit but I realized how much fun the swings were and are.

I started swinging so high I thought I would break the chains.

I looked at a soft grass area and aimed for it when I jump off.

I jumped off and landed right where I wanted and started laughing

"Are you okay?!" I hear a familiar voice ask, but the voice was drenched in concern.

I look up to see Ponyboy.

"Hey Pony! I'm good. It was fun. Whatcha doin' here?" I asked.

"I was done with homework so I decided to take a walk when I saw you fly off the swing!" He said causing us both to laugh.

Suddenly I remember what Johnny said..

My mood dropped.

"Whats wrong?" Pony asked quickly catching on.

"Did Johnny tell you why he doesn't want us talking?" I asked.

"Yeah.. He told the whole gang. We ain't mad at ya'. Well Dally kinda is, but only at how upset Johnny is." He said playing with pieces of grass.

"I don't get it.. It's not like I had a say in being born or who my parents would be. I don't get how it's my fault.." I say tears starting to fill my eyes.

"Hey.. Hey.. Don't think like that!" He said, grabbing me into a tight hug. It was uncomfortable at first but he effortlessly picked me up onto his lap. He was sitting criss-crossed and I wrapped my legs around his waist, crying on his shoulder.

I know it sounds over dramatic but I honestly hate hurting people..

But it made me feel better how physically close Pony and I were.

I could stay in this position forever..
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