It Started At The Record Store (Ponyboy X Reader)

Part 8

Pony and I slowly made our way into the school. The hallway was empty but once you walked into the gymnasium.. it was packed. Our gym was huge, of course, but with so many people it seemed kinda small. Ponyboy looked amazed and for a moment Im thinking he has never been to prom before.

"Pony have you ever been to prom before?" I have to say rather loudly. Pony shakes his head and it some how doesn't surprise me.

"Never went to a dance in middle school." Pony's eyes were still focused on the things around him. I smile at him and guide him to the long table with food on it. The food was on beautiful silver plates. I smile down at the food and then glance up at Ponyboy. He wasnt paying attention? I look jn the direction he was and my eyes focus on a beautiful girl with red hair. She had a long baby pink mermaid dress on that flared out once it reached her feet. I could see gorgeous small rine stones on one of her hips that went up to her breast.
I recognize her quickly. Cherry. Pony must know her and by the look in his eyes.. he must kow her well. Well, who doesnt? She is beautiful,sweet, and popular.
I dont understand why.. but it hurts that Pony is looking at her. He has such a look in his eyes when he looks at her, it hurts. I frown but quickly smile weakly.

"Go talk to her." I tell Ponyboy. I dont know how realistic my smile is but i hope my lips arent quivering. I just want to have fun. I dont understand why i feel so jealous.. I just care about him.

"You sure?" Pony glances back and I nod quickly. I dont think I am sure. Pony hesitates but continues walking over to her and she hugs him.
Do i like Ponyboy? No. I can't. I dont like him in that way.  But why am i feeling so bad about this? Maybe I'm just worried for his feelings.
I let my lips frown as I grab a water bottle and drink it. I shut my eyes as i take sips and it almost seems hard to open them after. I walk into he bathroom and look in the mirror.
If Pony gets to mingle.. then i will too.
I put on some lip gloss and i thicken my eye shadow.  I hear the door open hen shut and I glance over. Cherry. She looked so happy and she smiled at me brightly.

"Hey. Y/n, right?" Cherry asks and I nod slightly.

"Cherry?" I pretend to not really know her name.

"Yeah. Do you have a date tonight?" She puts on more pink lipstick.

"Nope. You?" I ask softly.

"Well I didnt. But I think Ponyboy Curtis is gonna ask me to dance with him."

"Ponyboy is a good guy. Dont take advantage of his kindness." I stand up straight and look her.

"How do you know him?"

"He is my best friend." I answer with a crooked smile.

"Oh.. You are the person he was telling me about! Wow thats really cool." My heart fluttered a bit when she said that.  I glance away and focus my vision on the wall.

"Have a goodnight." I say as I walk outside the bathroom. I rush to the groups of people and Ponyboy happened to be by one.

"Pony!" I shout and he glances over at me. He walks over with a smile and I try to keep my cool.

"Cherry is nice, I met her in the ladies room. She really wants you to dance with her for the next slow dance. I want you to dance with her, okay?" Maybe if i except that he doesnt like me maybe i wont like him. Ponyboy raises an eyebrow.

"But Y/n I was gonn-" i cut him off with a frown.

"Please, dance with her." I almost plead a bit. Ponyboy nods and a slow song comes on and he walks over to Cherry. They talk for a few seconds and then they begin to slow dance. I smile with a couple tears in my eyes. Then I begin to frown and I cross my arms and glamce away. What was I thinking? This doesnt help at all.
I feel a hand on my shoulder and flance up at a thin boy with glasses. He had a white dress shirt on with a tie and he had black dress pants.

"Would you like to dance with me?" He asks pushing up his glasses. I shake my head but then give him a half smile.

"No thank you." The boy walks off and then I glance over at Ponyboy.  Where is he? Cherry stood alone with a couple of friends. Ponyboy? I jump as I look in front of me and there he was.

"Ponyboy?" I say with question in my voice.

"I was gonna dance with you. Since you are my best friend." Ponyboy smiles and I smile back. Ponyboy puts his hands on my waist as I wrap my arms around his neck. I rest my head on his shoulder and shut my eyes as we sway back and forth.