The Outsiders Oneshots

[Dallypop] Horse Riding

Fluff

Sodapop's POV

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I was working up a storm at the DX. During the summer months, it gets way busier. More girls came over to try and swoon me, but it never worked. I would always roll my eyes. After Sandy, my taste in a woman was practically gone. I saw the way some of them treated their boy toys. All they wanted, was the money and the boy's body, and I could only roll my eyes. Besides, I don't need a gal because I already have a partner, my boyfriend, Dallas.

It may seem crazy, but it's true, Dallas and I are dating. Two-Bit said it would last for only a month when we announced it to everyone but nope! Here we are 5 years later, still madly in love and happier than we've ever been. I was excited because today was our 5th anniversary, and I know Dallas was planning something special.

I couldn't wait. I was pretty disappointed in myself cause I didn't have enough money to get Dally anything or take him anywhere. Though I had scraped up enough money to get him another St Christopher pendant since he had lost his last week in another rumble. From what I know he hasn't found it, so this would be my present to him.

I checked the time, it was around 2:30 PM, and Steve and I were gonna be shutting down for the night soon. "Phew I'm tired, let's get a coke and hurry up. I wanna go and relax." Steve said and stretched. I only grinned and nodded. We closed up quicker than usual and then started heading home. Usually, we close around 7 when the sun begins to set, but tonight, Dallas told us to close early because he had a surprise.

Usually, Steve doesn't mind Dallas, but now Steve is good friends with Dal. Of course, I get jealous, but I know Dallas loves me, so I don't mind. Once we were on the block of my house, I could see a silhouette of someone sitting on the stairs, a glowing ember of a cigarette. They turned their head this way, and I saw them get up. As soon as I saw that leather jacket, I knew it was my Dallas. I grinned widely and ran over to him jumping into his arms. He wrapped his arms around me.

"Hey, Pepsi." He said softly. "Hey Dal, whatcha got planned for us tonight?" I asked impatiently. He only chuckled. "Well at least eat lunch with us so you'll have the energy to have fun." He walked inside with me, and Steve followed behind. "Hey Soda, you're home early," Ponyboy said, looking at us. Johnny was behind him, carrying a pot from the stove to the kitchen counter. "Well yeah, Dallas is taking us out somewhere tonight." I leaned against Dally. "Yeah, I'll take Steve too if he wants to tag along."

Steve's eyes lit up. "Hell yeah, I'll go! Where are we going?" I giggled. Steve sounded like a kid in a candy store. "That's the surprise, Soda why don't you help your brother serve lunch. I'll be right back with Steve." He gave me a small smile, and I nodded and then let go of him. "Alright then, don't take too long." I walked away, and Dallas pulled Steve back outside with him. They talked for about a minute or two before they walked back in.

"Oh boy Soda you're gonna be so happy you won't believe it," Steve said, grinning, and then sat down on the couch. Dallas walked over, kissed my cheek and then grabbed a plate I had handed him. "Thanks, darling I appreciate it." I looked at him while I held my plate. "You're welcome." I was serving the rest of the gang and then realized someone was missing.

"Hey, where's Darry?" I looked around. "Oh, Mr Brain and Brawn?" Two-Bit said, getting off the floor with his face stuffed with some of the food. "He's taking a rest, he pulled a muscle at work and came home early. I and Ponyboy got him to lay down so he's in his room right now he's okay though." I took a sigh of relief. "Oh alright, I got a bit worried is all." I smiled a bit and then put my plate down and made another. "I'll put a plate in his room he needs to eat as well."

I walked over to Darry's room and knocked. After hearing a faint grunt, I entered and shut the door. I saw Darry on his bed, fiddling like a small block. I forgot what they're called, a Rubik Cube? Eh forgot it. "Oh, Soda." Darry smiled at me and put down the cube. "What's that?" He looked at the plate when I had put it down. "Something Pony and Johnnycake whipped up in the kitchen before I and Steve got home. It's some meatloaf with mashed potatoes and corn. I got you some since you need to eat while you rest." I smiled while he grabbed his food.