The Outsiders Smuts

D.C ~ Save Me

Song: Save Me by Jelly Roll featuring Lainey Wilson

A/N: The song above is the song in this story. Imagine yourself singing it with Darry. 

Warnings: Fluff

Just So You Know: You and Darry are both 17. You like him but he doesn't know. This is a couple months after Darry's parents died. And just pretend that Ponyboy is younger in this.

Darry and I were entering the biggest music competition in all of Oklahoma. We would be singing a duet, and I was half-way finished the lyrics. I had to finish in a week so that Darry could make the music.

When we finally finished writing it, we spent weeks and weeks practicing. We were locked together in his bedroom, perfecting our tones and notes. We often found 7 year old Ponyboy sitting outside the door, listening to us. Sometimes he would be asleep.

When the time actually came for the performance, I was scared shitless. Even Darry didn't have his regular cockiness. He was sweating, and as we stepped onto the stage, the whole gang started cheering. 

Darry started the song (Darry is normal, you are slanted, bold is both)

One, two, three.

Somebody save me, me from myself
I've spent so long living in Hell
They say my lifestyle is bad for my health
It's the only thing that seems to helpAll of this drinkin' and smokin' is hopeless
But feel like it's all that I need
Something' inside of me's broken
I hold on to anything that sets me freeI'm a lost cause
Baby, don't waste your time on me
I'm so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreamsI'm a lost cause
Baby, don't waste your time on me
I'm so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreamsWhat if the night sky was missing' the moon?
There were no shooting' stars to use wishing' on you
And all of my sorrows, I'd just wash them down
It's the only peace, I've ever foundAll of this drinkin' and smokin' is hopeless
But feel like it's all that I need
Somethin' inside of me's broken
I hold on to anything that sets me freeI'm a lost cause
Baby, don't waste your time on me
I'm so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreamsI'm a lost cause
Baby, don't waste your time on me
I'm so damaged beyond repair
Life has shattered my hopes and my dreams.

We sang the song with eye contact the whole time. I realized that I didn't just like Darry. I loved him. I loved him a lot.

We finished the song and the whole audience erupted into cheers. Darry and I were still staring at each other. And all of a sudden I had flung my arms around him and pressed my lips to his. He smirked and kissed back. The audience got louder. We pull away from each other.

"I love you, Y/N." He said. We looked down at the gang. They were cheering and jumping around. I smiled. 

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It took a long time for the results to come in. But they finally did. All of the performers were invited back to hear the results. So, Darry and I, and the whole gang were back in the auditorium (Darry is my boyfriend now). 

Darry and I both knew that we had some tough competition. So we were terrified. If you win, you win $10,000. And we needed it bad.

"I am happy to announce the 3rd place winner as Cherry Valance." Darry and I clapped as Cherry accepted her $100 cheque. 

"In second place, we have Tim and Curly Shepard." The gang was cheering super loud as they accepted their $1,000 cheque.

"And, in 1st place, I am delighted to announce Darryl Curtis and Y/N L/N." The audience was screaming. The gang filed onto the stage and were jumping around us as we hugged. I was silently crying into Darry's chest. He had small tears as well.

"What will the money be put toward?" The announcer asked us. Darry looked at me.

"Well, um, my mom and dad died a couple of months ago, and I have 2 kid brothers to take care of. So it will probably go to our monthly bills and groceries. I also want to marry this wonderful woman beside me." He said, getting down on one knee. I covered my face and sobbed.

"Y/N, will you marry me?" He asked, pulling out a small ruby ring. I screamed and jumped into his arms again. The gang freaked out even more. Ponyboy hugged me.

"You can be my new mommy. But don't get hit by a train." (not in a weird way). He said, giggling. I pulled him close and wiped away my tears.