Where Have You Been? - Ponyboy x Reader

"If you know what's good for you." - Chpt. 5

2nd Person PoV

The walk to the store was pretty tame. Sodapop asked questions here and there, trying to get to know you a bit more. In regards to him, you already knew a handful of things from your friends. He was very popular amongst the girls at school. Sometimes your friends would even go to DX as an excuse to pay him a visit. They'd be so jealous if they knew you were with him right now, hanging out like old friends, in his clothes that he watched you change into. You smiled to yourself just thinking about it. He made you feel so cool.

"Since you're pretty popular with the ladies, I'm just a bit curious who the lucky one is." You looked over at him.

"Pardon? I'm not understanding." You watched the cogs turn in his head trying to figure it out.

"Like your girlfriend, or the girl you like? I already know about Pony's. Though I'm not too keen about it." Remembering his fixation on Sheri made you want to break something.

"Soundin' a bit jealous (Y/n)." He laughed and you gave him a soft punch to the arm.

"As for me, I'm not seein' anyone right now, but there is a bird who's caught my interest." He continued while pulling a cigarette out of his pocket.

"Ooo, do tell." You were curious about his type. He could have anyone within a 5 mile radius so whoever this girl is, she must really be something.

"Nah. I mean if it turns into anything real, I'll make sure you're the first person who knows. How's that?" You let out a grumble and crossed your arms, resulting in a chuckle from him.

"I understand I guess. I'm kinda in the same boat, but I don't think it'll be anything more than a crush. Boys are so dumb."

"Not me though, right?"

"I mean you're certainly dumb, but I think you're one of the good ones." He nodded and hid his face, clearly effected by your words. These Curtis boys were definitely something.

You reached the store and began looking around for the syrup and orange juice. The orange juice was a pretty easy find. Soda already knew exactly where it was. You turned down one of the isles hoping it was the right one, when you spotted your ex boyfriend shopping at the end of it.

'No fucking way.'

You attempted to hide your face as you searched. He was a cocky bastard and would definitely make things difficult if he noticed you. Your eyes landed on the syrup, the only problem was him standing next to it. You walked over, keeping your head low. He was still focused on trying to get whatever it was he needed. You reached over and grabbed the closest bottle.

'HOME FREE BABY!!!!'

"(Y/n)? Are you stalking me or something?"

'Fuck.'

You turned around to see the smug look on his face. Only god knew how badly you wanted to slap it clean off.

"Just grabbing my syrup and leaving actually." Why did you actually think you could get by him unscathed? His one and only goal in life was to make you miserable.

"Sure. Sure. How ya been lately? Still working at that scummy pizza shop? You probably saw Jane in there a couple times last week. That place is disgusting but boy, do they know how to make some good food." He chuckled to himself knowing damn well how douchey he sounded. Jane was the girl he cheated on you with, and he knew how much it hurt you.

"Yes, I'm still working at Scott's. No, I haven't see your trashy girlfriend in there. We done here?" You once again tried to walk away but he wouldn't let you.