Stay Gold(PonyBoy x Reader)

Chapter 12

We arrived at the Curtis' house in a little under 10 minutes of walking. It was freezing, and I didn't bring a jacket. Dally just laughed at my suffering. I waddled in the door and sat on the couch, wrapping myself in a spare blanket that was folded neatly. I kicked off my shoes and flipped through the channels.

"Well I see you're comfortable here." Darry laughed from the kitchen. "Do you like chicken?"

"Uh, duh. What's for dinner?" I settled on Mickey Mouse. Dally came in and sat on the couch watching TV with me.

"Three baked chickens with corn and sliced potatoes." I looked over and saw him cutting the potatoes and throwing them in a pan

"Oooo. Fanceh. Who's all having dinner?"

"Soda, Me, Pony, Johnny, you and Dally. Steve and Two-Bit went somewhere."

"Speaking of which, where are Pony, Soda, and Johnny?" I flicked off the TV and folded the blanket again. I got up and put my shoes neatly by the door. I put my hands in my pockets and walked in the kitchen.

"Went to play football. Should be safe with Soda." He shrugged, slicing the cooked chicken and eating a few pieces.

"I'm not so sure.." I grabbed one of Pony's coats and grabbed Dally by surprise and ran to the field. I saw them in a huge fight. Soda was holding off 3 socs and Pony and Johnny fighting one. I ran over to them and socked one right in the temple who was choking Soda. Dally and I fought the 3 while Soda regained his strength. The 4 socs ran back to their red shiny car and drove off. I helped Soda up and let him lean on me.

"Y/n, Dally, when you'd get here?" Soda held his head.

"Just a few minutes ago. Soda, you alright?" I inspected him

"I'm fine, how'd you know we'd be here?" He stood on his own while Pony and Johnny came over to us. They were barely touched, had a few bruises tho. Soda wasn't very bad, but he had bruises and cuts, but they were minor.

"I talked to Darry. Said you were alright. I didn't believe him. I always trust my senses." I rubbed the back of my neck "You held off 3 socs, how'd you do that?"

"I have no idea." He smiled proudly.

"C'mon let's get you guys home." We arrived back where Darry was.

"Sure, they should be alright with Soda." I mocked Darry when I walked in the kitchen. "They fought 4 socs."

"What the hell? Why were you fightin' four socs? You could've gotten killed!" He yelled

"Hey! Don't you yell at them! Its not their god damn fault that the socs don't stay on their god damn side! Soda held off 3 socs! You should be fucking proud of him!" I screamed. I was tired of he always pickin' on them

"They shouldn't be there in the first place!" Darry pointed a finger at me and yelled

"What?! You're the one who allowed them there! Why can't you just accept the way things are?! Why do you have to blame something?! Things happen, Darry. And sometimes YOU CANT STOP THEM FROM HAPPENING. ITS LIFE!" My voice was at full volume, I was angry

"Get out of my house!" He pointed at the door "And take your boyfriend with you!"

"He's not my boyfriend! But he's someone who's there and doesn't blame his own friends and family!" I yelled right back and swung open the door and ran down the street. I didn't know where I was going, I didn't care. I needed to get away from this mess. Away from the fights, away from the people. I found myself at a bridge over a beautiful lake. I sat on the ledge. I inhaled the brisk air and crossed my arms. I was cold and Pony's jacket was thin. I lit a cigarette, taking a long drag from it allowing it to cool my nerves. This was the first time I've been alone for a while, I kinda liked it. It allowed me to think. On the other hand, I felt empty. I wanted to hear someones voice. I jumped down from the ledge onto the pavement. I looked st my surroundings and saw I was near Soda DX station. I walked back. I went to the empty lot and built a fire and leaned on the back board. I enjoyed the silence. It was disrupted when I heard a calming, soft voice. Johnny.
"You really caused Darry some trouble. He locked himself in his room and won't come out. No one has ever talked to Darry like that." He stuffed his hands in his pockets.

"Are you gonna get in on me too? God, I've been such a burden. I mean, I caused all this shit. I should just go. It'll save the trouble." I got up and unzipped my jacket, handing it to Johnny. Give this to Pony. It's his. I probably won't see him to give it." I hugged him tightly. I pulled away. "Tell the gang I said bye. And bye to you, Johnnycake. You're so very special to me. Never go alone. Ever. " I put my hands in my back pockets and walked home.
Johnny's P.O.V.
I went back to Ponys house. The whole gang was there now. I opened the door and closed it behind me, drawing everyone's attention to me.

"Y/n left." I tossed Pony's jacket to him and went to the couch and pulled my knees to my chest.

"What?" Steve stopped eating his cake slice. Everyone's smile faded and Darry came out of his room.

"She left the gang. She said she caused too much trouble. She said that she'll never see us again." I wanted to cry, but I physically couldn't. I was too stunned.

"Darry, look what you've done!" Soda dropped to the ground and Pony ran to his room.
Your P.O.V.
I considered being a soc. I mean, Cherry should I could be. Nah, I don't have the money, and definitely not the rep. I sighed as I walked up to my bedroom. I kicked my shoes off and sat on the edge of my bed. I wanted to scream and cry. I got up and took of my clothing. I threw on a long sleeve and didn't bother to out any pants on. I just walked around in underwear and a shirt. I put my hair up and took off my makeup. I flopped into bed and pulled the covers up, falling into a dreamless slumber.
I woke up around 12 P.M. I yawned and walked downstairs. I made cereal and sat on the couch. I slowly ate. Then just watched TV all day. This was my daily routine for the next 2 weeks. I've been wearing the same long sleeve, just different underwear. That's gross. I haven't showered, and I lost weight. I felt so empty. I felt like there was nothing to live for. I still looked normal, just a slob. I was watching an action movie when I heard a small knock on the door. I threw on some dirty sweatpants and opened the door. There stood Pony. He was clean and dressed.

"Hey...." He eyed me up and down

"Hey.." I whispered. I haven't used my voice in a very long time.

"I don't wanna sound rude, but you don't look so good." Pony grabbed my hand. "And you lost weight. C'mon." He walked in pulling me inside to the bathroom. He started the shower and closed the door behind him. I sighed and took off my clothes, then stepped in. I washed and wrapped a towel around myself. I walked out and saw Pony sitting on the bed, looking at the picture of us. I got changed in the bathroom then sat next to him. He looked at me. I couldn't help it. I put my hands on his cheeks and latched my lips onto his. He pulled me up on his lap and kissed back passionately. We feel back on the bed hungry. We undressed eachother, clothes flying. Well. We lost out virginity in that bed. We cuddled and I laid my head on his chest and drew pictures with my finger on his bare chest.

"I love you y/n, I really do. Now I know how Soda felt with Sandy." He kissed the top of my head.

"I love you too. Being away from you was hard." I sat up and leaned over and kissed him. "I was hoping you'd be the only person to take my virginity." He narrowed his eyebrows

"You didnt do anything with Dally?"

"Nope. He tried, I wouldn't let him. Let's get dressed and go to the park." I put on some jeans and a blue long sleeve. I put on a leather jacket and my black converse. We went outside. Woah. I haven't been outside in a while. I grabbed Pony's hand and we walked to the park.