Stay Gold(PonyBoy x Reader)

Chapter 5

We snuck in the drive-in by climbing under the gate. I released Pony's hand and walk by him instead. Even though I like him I really don't want him knowing. Johnny said he liked me but probably in a friend way. I don't wanna ruin anything. All of us walked in a straight line, Dally and Johnny on the outside. Dally was walking beside me. He was very attractive, and taller and tougher than us. I felt very safe with him. I really don't want to get jumped tonight. We found seats behind two girl socs. 

(A/N: Don't worry. This takes place when Pony and Johnny already killed the soc, went to the barn etc etc. Except Dally and Johnny never died. Pony's hair went back to his original color, but now has specks of blond from when he dyed it.)

"Cherry and Marcia!" Pony smiled when the girls turned and smiled at us.

"Hey Pony and Johnny! Dallas.." Cherry scoffed when she saw Dally. "And who is this?" She smiled at me

"This is (y/n). I met her when she saved me when I was gettin' beat up by the socs. We've been hangin' out ever since. She a greaser too." He put an arm around me in a friendly manner.

"How nice. Are you two dating? You would make a cute couple." Marcia said, turning her body to face us. Pony and Johnny were in a deep conversation with the girls. I felt left out. Dally was just watching the movie.

"Hey Dal, can you come get a coke and some popcorn with me? I don't wanna go alone." I said and he turned to me.

"Yeah. C'mon." He got up and I followed. We were walking slowly side by side.

"Hey Dally? Can I ask you somethin'?" I put my hands in my back pockets. 

"Sure." He smirked. Probably thought I was gonna ask if he wanted to go out. Good ol' Dal.

"Do Cherry and Pony have like.... a thing?" I winced. He chuckled and held the door open for me.

"A greaser and a soc? Hell no. Didn't he ever tell ya that Johnny killed her boy? I'm surprised shes even talkin' to 'em. She hates me 'cause one time I started hittin' on her. I just decide to stay away, ya know?" He followed me in line as I got popcorn and six cokes. I paid as we hurried back. I gave a coke to Pony, Marcia, Cherry, Dally, Johnny and myself. 

"Thank you y/n. Very nice of you." Cherry smiled at me and I nodded. "You know, you're very beautiful. You could be a soc, y/n" When she said that I choked and spat out my coke and Pony laughed.

"Thank you Cherry, but I rather be a greaser." I smiled 

"But why? You could have a very cute boyfriend and be popular." Marcia laughed and took a sip of her coke.

"Us greasers have a family bond. We'll always be stickin' up for each other. I ain't gonna have that as a soc. And some greasers could be just as cute as a soc. Just like these three." I looked at the boys. "We have a bad rep. Stealin' things, gettin' in jail. Not all of us are like Dally. I rather be on the side of Dal than be in constant fear he gonna beat me up. Dallas may have a bad rep but us greasers love him. Very thankful. He'll protect us." I punched Dally's arm playfully and he gave me a smile and snuck an arm around me. I didn't mind. I pretended not to notice. "But then again, every greaser will protect eachother, even if they're risking their own life." I looked over at Pony and Johnny then smiled. "Such as Pony and Johnny. " I gave Ponyboy a kiss on the cheek. I looked over at Johnny and he was smirking at Pony as he flushed red. 

"She's right. Us greasers are family." Johnny smiled and Cherry smiled as well.

"We must be goin'. We gotta get home." I got up and the boys got up too as we walked out of the row. After we left the drive in we were all walkin' home together. Dally saw a huge party at Buck's.

"Sorry to leave y'all. I wanna go to that party. Will y'all be okay?" He asked and I nodded.

"We'll be fine. We have each other." I smiled as Dally ran into Buck's. 

"Oh y/n. I'm not so sure we'll be safe without Dal." Pony said with worry.

"If we get attacked by a soc, i'll handle them." I held his hand. We were almost at the Curtis' house when a blue mustang pulled up. 

"Uh-Oh." Johnny said. I put my hand on the handle of the blade in my back pocket. 

"Well well. What are you doing out here with these weaklings, lil' lady." A brunette smirked and stepped closer. 

"You better watch it." I spat and took out my blade, pointing at him.

"Feisty. My favorite." Four more socs came out of the car. "We'll save you from them. Get her!" he shouted as they came running at me, prying the blade from my hand as they took me to the ground.

"GET DARRY PONY AND-" I was cut off by them stuffing a cloth in my mouth. I kicked the one on top of me trying to get in my pants. I scrambled to my feet and popped one in the jaw. My face hurt were I got cut and punched. I grabbed my blade and fought off a few when they heard police sirens coming from down the street. The fuzz weren't for us, but the socs thought so they hurried and drove away. I got up and coughed. I started limping to the loud footsteps and screaming little less than a mile away. I dropped to my knees when Steve, Darry, and Two-Bit surrounded me, Pony and Johnny following. 

"Where the hell is Dally?! I thought he'd be walkin' home with y'all." Darry yelled

"Calm. Don't be mad at him. I told him we would be fine when he went to Buck's. I didn't get hurt too bad." That was a lie. I was in pain. They couldn't tell because it was dark. My white shirt was blood stained. Great.

"Alright alright. Lets get you home" I tried to stand but Darry carried me bridal style to the house. They laid me on the couch. After I got cleaned up, Pony sat next to me as I was still laying down

"y/n! You're hurt, Why did you do that? I would've gotten beat if it mean't you wouldn't get hurt." Pony was crying. "That's the second time you've saved me. You don't have to anymore." 

"Nah Pony. I rather get hurt than you. I have nothing to live for. You have a whole family. I'd rather die than let any of you guys get hurt. I love all of you guys, even though I just met the gang a few days ago

"Ponyboy, come here." He slowly came close to my face. "Closer" I made him come very close to where we were only a few centimeters apart. I slowly placed my lips on his for a few seconds, then pulled apart. He put my head on his lap then bowed his head to lock lips with me again. The kiss was gentle and sweet. I didn't want to pull apart, and he didn't want to either. Then Dally swung open the front door, causing us to jump and break the kiss.

"Darry called me and- woah." He looked at us then smirked.