We're Just Best Friends| Darry Curtis

I wonder.......

Delilah's POV
Weeks just seem to pass me by now, I'm always so busy. I decided to pick up extra shifts at the Dingo to help Darry out with the bills. Even though he won't talk to me about them, I know they are piling up.

Mrs. Curtis always used to tell me;

"Sweetheart, life moves fast, if you don't stop and look around
once in a while, you could miss it"

I never knew what she meant but now that she's gone, I finally get it. I used to stress out so much about school and my dad, she always thought that I never really looked at the beauty of life. She helped me see the good in the world when I didn't believe in it. I miss her so much.

I think that's why I like Ponyboy so much, he's so much like her with his sunsets and books. It's been a while since I watched the sky with him, I think that's what I need right now.

I roll over to look at the clock on my nightstand it read 5:28. It's still early I think I could catch the sunrise with Ponyboy if I hurry. Ponyboy didn't like Sun rises as much as he liked sunsets but he still thought they were beautiful.

I brushed my teeth and threw on some sweatpants and a shirt that I'm sure was Dally's,  I hopped in my car and drove to the Curtis'.

When I walked into the house , it was still very quiet for a Saturday morning , I knew it wouldn't last for long because when the sun came up, chaos would find its way here. There was surprisingly no one sleeping on the couch or floor. I walked through the house and I made my way up the stairs to Pony and Sodas room and knocked on the door. No one answered. So I slightly pushed the door open to see ponyboy and Johnny sleeping on the bed. There was no signs of Soda, him and Steve must have stayed out last night.

I walk into the room quietly trying not to wake them up. The were both sleeping so peacefully, Pony had his arm around Johnny and Johnny was hugging Pony's side. They were almost cuddling. I wonder if something is going on between these two.

~Flashback~

         "Alright guys I'm gonna head out, I told this broad I'd meet her at Bucks for a drink". Dally says getting up from the arm chair.

" What is this, like number 15 Dal?" I give him a questioning look.

" More like 50" Ponyboy say under his breath.

" What did you say you little shit?"  Ponyboy doesn't take his eyes off his book. '' That's what I thought, and to my dear sister.....what I can I say the ladies love me". I roll my eyes as he makes his way out the door.

" Well hey Ponyboy what about you ? Has anyone caught your eye lately?" I ask.
" Well there is someone...''
"PONYBOY MICHEAL CURTIS'', I want to hear all about it RIGHT NOW"'

"Ok OK.....they have beautiful brown eyes....they are older than me and they're really cute... that's all I'm saying'', Pony grabs his book off the table and starts reading it.

" Awwww my little horseman is all grown up" I say jumping up from my side of the couch giving him a big ole hug.

"Alright that's enough" Ponyboy pushes me away and I just laugh.

~End Flashback~

It finally clicked in my head, he was talking about Johnny. I wonder why he didn't just tell me that it was Johnny. Was he scared that I would judge him or something? I hope he knows I would never do that to him. But I get it, some people around here aren't as open to that kind of thing, I never truly understood how you could be so focused on a life that isn't yours, and hurt people or make them feel bad about how or who they love. It just doesn't seem right to me.

I should just let them rest, there's plenty of other sunrises we can watch.

I decided to head downstairs and start breakfast for the guys when they wake up. As I'm taking the chocolate cake out the oven, I hear a low voice.

'' Good Morning" It was Darry

" Good Morning Superman"

He slightly rolls his eyes" You didn't have to make all of this, i was gonna come down and make a little something " he states pointing to the food on the table .

" Its really no big deal Darry I dont mind, but i think i made too much". I take a look at everything i had made eggs, bacon, sausage , pancakes, cake, waffles, toast, and 3 pitchers of chocolate milk. Even with Steve, Twobit and Dal its still alot.

" I can call up Tim, Curly and Angela, see if they want to come by, I can call Kelsey too if you dont mind?" Darry says with an unsure look.

" Thats fine by me Darry" I give him a reassuring smile. I guess i can handle Ratfac-Kelsey for 1 meal.

" Great ill call them up then" Darry smiles and make his way to the phone. I go back to working on my cake.

"Hello is Kelsey there? This is Darry calling "

"No this is Darry her boyfriend"

" And for how long?

"oh well have a nice rest of your day"

The phone slams against the coffee table. " Is everything ok Darry?" I walk into the living to a furious Darry.

" I just got off the phone with David......Kelseys... boyfriend of 5 months"