It Started At The Record Store (Ponyboy X Reader)

Part 13

A tear rolled down his cheek and he bit his lip.

"Ponyboy, what is the matter? What did you do?" My heart sank, seeing his tears roll down his cheeks like a slowly flowing stream.

"Y/n, the principal found out I got into another fight, and... I have been expelled for the rest of the month. "Ponyboy tightened his hands into fists, "No track... What if I have to stay back? "

"Ponyboy everything is gonna be okay. I will collect everything for you, for the rest of the month and give you it every afternoon." I tried to brighten the situation, "You are smart, in fact you skipped a grade. Doesn't that tell you somethin?"

Ponyboy stared up at me with his big brown eyes, and all I could do was stare back down.

"All it seems I can do, is screw things up. For myself. For you. For everybody. It ain't ever gonna be okay, y/n." He shook his head slowly, " Im a lost cause. So, stop trying to find me."
His words felt like daggers, it hurt so much that I broke my gaze with him. I put my hand on his, and stare at our hands.

"I dont think you are a lost cause, Po my ny. I am willing to spend forever searching for something we both know isn't lost. Its just.. are you willing to search for it with me?" Pony stared at me,and for a moment I felt my heart skip every other beat.

"Y/n." Pony let my name slip off his tongue smoothly.

He grabs my hand and pulls me down, into a hug. I could feel his breath on my neck as he tightened the hug. The same feelings from prom swept over me and all my heart did was flutter.

I pulled away and stared at Pony. This feeling is still new to me. I don't know what to do.

Ponyboy searched my eyes, and suddenly his eyes widen. He puts a hand on my cheek and brushes his lips against mine. I felt my heart thump out of my chest, and Pony gave me a crooked smile.

"I like you." Pony searched my face.