Disease (Ponyboy Curtis)

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Delilah's POV

After my brake down we decided to have breakfast and chat. Thankfully it wasn't quiet and awkward it was energetic and happy. Took my mind off some stuff. I leaned over to Pony and whispered "Can we stop at my house and get my clothes and pills?" i asked. It was the weekend thankfully and summer vacation was next which made me excited. He nodded and i gave a small smile. Suddenly the gang bust threw the door in fits of laughter "Hey short stack" Two-bit said rubbing my head. Thankfully he didn't ask why i was here so early

"H-hi Delilah" Johnny said with a red face. I furrowed my eyebrows at him and he put his lips in a line and looked down I turned around and right as i did Two-Bit dumped water on me. I stood up and the gang burst out laughing. I wiped water off my eyes and looked at Two-bit. I picked up my milk and dumped it on his head. I giggled and the room was filled with laughter "Food fight!" Soda yelled and cracked an egg on Darry's head. Pony dumped flour on my head and i wiped it on his cheeks. While everyone fought behind us i wrapped my arms around his neck and he put his hands on my waist. He didn't even know. He started to lean in. I had flour in my mouth which i blew on him. He laughed and i fell to the floor. This was happiness. Not the happiness that only is there for a few minuets.

But the happiness that stayed for eternity. The type of happy that made you forget about your dead parents. Or the bullies at school. Cause in this moment. Everything is perfect.

Pony's POV

I stared at Delilah while she laughed on the floor. She was beautiful. Her smile and her laugh brought music to my ears. I could tells she was happy. The laughing calmed down and the cleaning began. While Delilah took a shower the rest of us cleaned "So, You love her?" Soda whispered to my. I leaned against broom and smiled admiringly "She drives me crazy Soda. I don't know i feel all happy inside when she's around" i said and looked at him. I felt my cheeks go red. I looked down and started sweeping "I don't know.." i said awkwardly

"Don't be ashamed Pony, I think you love her" he said playing pushing me back and forth. I smiled a small smile and Delilah walked in wear only a towel. I felt my eyes travel down her body and back up. We locked eyes and i felt my ears go red. I get embarrassed easy...

"I need some clothes..." she muttered and i scratched the back of my neck "Oh, um i can run down to your house and grab some.." i said and she nodded walking back into the bathroom. I'm an idiot i thought as i left the house. I mean, i just checked her out and she may think i'm a jerk. Like a player or someone who uses her... What should i do.

I walked into her house slowly. It was a mess. The first thing i grabbed was her bag. I was kinda scarred to walk upstairs but i sucked it up. I walked into her room and looked around. It was a mess. The bed sheets were dragged on the floor. All of her stuff was slammed on the ground. There was a broken picture and pills on the floor. I walked into her closet and picked out some clothes for her. I picked out black jeans, A white top and thought i should bring a jacket since we are gonna be out all night. I put the clothes in her bag and looked around. There was a locket on her desk. I grabbed it and ran out of the house as fast as i could. I felt like i was dishonoring her dad for some reason.

I walked into my house and set the bag down on the couch. I grabbed the clothes and knocked on the door. No reply. I opened the door to my room and she was sitting on the bed naked. She was rocking back and forth and mumbling something "One...Two" she looked up at me and i had covered my eyes "God P-Pony you scared me" she said. I heard shuffling "Are you decent?" i chuckled quietly. Even though i saw her naked. That image will never get out of my head but i kept my mouth shut. She tapped on my shoulder and i spread my fingers apart and looked at her. She giggled and shoved me playfully

"What are we doing today?" she asked sitting criss cross on the floor. I sat in front of her and played with the carpet "Well there is a boardwalk, and-" i paused and smiled at her "I wanna show you somewhere" i smirked at her and she looked up at me and gave a small smile. That smile killed me.

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We were on our way to the park where i would lead her to my secret place. I grabbed her hand and started running "Come on!" i said excitedly, she laughed and followed me "Where are we going Pony" she laughed. I ran backwards and put my pointer finger to my lips and tripped. She started cracking up as i smiled on the floor. I arched my back and saw we were by the fence. I rolled over "We're here" i said standing up. I walked over to the gate and lifted the bottom up and helped Delilah threw.

I followed after her and we ran threw the field as the sun went down. The perfect moment. I planned on asking her to be my girl tonight and i hoped she wouldn't freak out and run off. That was my only fear tonight. She would leave me.

I laid my head in her lap and looked up at the sky. She played with my hair and it was silent. All you could here was the wind. I saw her putting little daisy's in my hair and i chuckled at her. This was it. I stood up and looked at the ground and picked up a daisy. I shuffled on my feet and she stood up "Something wrong Pony?" she asked and i shook my head

"I'm gonna get straight to the point. I like you. Like a lot. And i want to be with you. You make me so happy and feel like i'm not alone ya know? and the day we met when you ran off, i felt something fall inside me. Like i was sad you weren't there anymore. I felt like when you were there i felt strong. Like i was doing something with my life. And now i know you make me feel like i'm strong. Like i'm meant to be here with you. You've been my best friend for a month now and I've liked you since. You're like this daisy. Free, Beautiful, and fragile. And i love that. I just love you. W-will you be my girl Delilah Lockwood?" i said with the most confidents i have. She wiped a stray tear and nodded quickly

"Yes, Yes" she said and jumped in my arms. I held her tight and smiled. She was finally mine "Now it's my turn to show you somewhere" she smiled and grabbed my hand leading me out of the field. My heart was racing but it wasn't a change since i was with her.

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The rest of the we ran around town smiling and laughing and being stupid. We went to the Dingo and blew straw rappers at the waitresses till we got kicked out. We walked down the street under the orange light holding hands. She acted like she was in the sky. Like everything was fake and she just enjoyed it. I pulled her towards me and grabbed her other hand

"This isn't real" she smiled and i looked up "Seems like it is to me. I mean i'm pretty sure it's about to rain" i chuckled and she leaned forward and laughed. She shook her head and down "Were like Bonnie and Clyde" she said. She pointed to our outfits. We were both wearing black coats and you could see our breathe from how cold it was. She put two fingers up to her mouth like she was smoking a cigarette.

She blew out and the cold air made her breathe into smoke "Bonnie and Clyde always light up before a crime" i joke and she laughs. I smiled down at her and she smiled back at me. We started to walk back home with our hands connected. I wish this could last forever. Just walking around with her. Doing dumb things and making stupid puns. This was amazing. This was now.

This was infinity.

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We went home and fell asleep instantly. Summer was this week and i was pumped. I wanted to spend my summer with Delilah and the gang. Darry was going to give Delilah his room and he is moving into my parents room. She was gonna decorate it and put some pictures up. She was really excited but sad and worried that she had to go to court and see who takes custody of her. Darry or a Girl's home. I hoped Darry could win this. I hoped he could win her.

I just got her.

And promised her i wouldn't ever leave.