Flowers & Cigarettes: Outsiders One-Shots

So High School (Ponyboy)

Ponyboy Curtis sat in the school library, lost in a book, when he heard the familiar sound of laughter. Looking up, he saw a girl he hadn't noticed before, her smile lighting up the room. She was different from the usual crowd, with an air of confidence that intrigued him.

Her name was Lily, and she had just transferred to their school. Ponyboy couldn't help but steal glances at her as she talked and laughed with her new classmates. There was something about her that drew him in, something he couldn't quite explain.

One day, during lunch break, Ponyboy found himself sitting alone at a table, lost in his thoughts. He felt a tap on his shoulder and turned to see Lily standing there, a friendly smile on her face.

"Mind if I join you?" she asked, gesturing to the empty seat across from him.

Ponyboy blinked in surprise but quickly nodded, a small smile tugging at his lips. "Sure, go ahead."

As they ate, they talked about books, movies, and their favorite music. Ponyboy was surprised to find that they had a lot in common. Lily was passionate about literature, just like him, and she had a quirky sense of humor that made him laugh.

One day, after school, Ponyboy mustered up the courage to ask Lily if she wanted to hang out at the park. To his delight, she agreed, and they spent hours talking and laughing under the shade of a big oak tree.

As the days turned into weeks, Ponyboy found himself falling for Lily. She was like a breath of fresh air in his sometimes tumultuous life. He couldn't imagine his days without her laughter and bright smile.

One evening, as they sat on a bench, watching the sunset paint the sky in hues of orange and pink, Ponyboy turned to Lily, his heart pounding in his chest.

"Lily, there's something I need to tell you," he began, his voice slightly shaky with nervousness.

Lily looked at him, her eyes curious. "What is it, Ponyboy?"

"I... I really like you, Lily. More than just a friend," he confessed, his cheeks flushing with color.

Lily's eyes widened in surprise, but then a soft smile spread across her face. "I like you too, Ponyboy. I've been hoping you'd say that," she admitted, her voice filled with warmth.

They sat in comfortable silence for a moment, basking in the shared admission of their feelings. Then, Lily spoke up again.

"You know, Ponyboy, you're not like anyone else I've met. You're kind and genuine, and I feel like I can be myself around you," she said, her voice sincere.

Ponyboy smiled, his heart soaring at her words. "You make me feel the same way, Lily. I've never met anyone like you either."

As they talked late into the night, sharing their hopes, fears, and dreams, Ponyboy felt a sense of connection with Lily that he had never felt before. She understood him in a way that few people did, and he knew that she was someone special.