Stay Gold(PonyBoy x Reader)

Chapter 28

I woke up with a shooting pain in my left thigh. I was in a familiar room. I looked around. This was very familiar. Then, it hit me. No. It couldn't be. Same furniture, same wallpaper, some couch...

I was at the Curtis house.

I panicked. I shot up and tried to stand up but I flopped on the ground.

"No no no no." I whispered. I looked down at my leg and saw my pant leg was ripped off and tied around the wound. I quickly dragged myself to the door, grabbed my shoes and ran out. I stood up, and sprinted to the lot. I pushed through the pain. I had to. It hurt like a motherfucker though. I sighed and leaned on the backboard. I laid down and dozed off.

I woke up to the crunching of leaves. Probably a rabbit.

"Hey" I tensed up. This was no rabbit. It was someone I wished to never see again.

"Don't you get the hint that I don't wanna see you ever again?" I snapped and opened both eyes. I slowly got sat up and used a tree trunk to help me stand.

"Yeah yeah. But you're hurt. I wanna care for you." He shrugged

"Excuse me? Care for me? None of this would have happened if you didn't do what you did. I don't want your apologies, or your pity. This was your fault." I spat at him. I was angry. I would've cussed him out if Two-Bit didn't come pick me up bridal style and walked away. "Don't ever talk to me again, Curtis!" I yelled while being carried away. When we got to his house, his mother cleaned and wrapped the wound with a clean bandage. She gave me some crutches from when Two-Bit broke his leg. They helped me to my room. It was a nice room with a queen bed, a nightstand, a drawer, a closet, and a vanity with a mirror. I dragged myself to my duffel bag and unloaded all my clothes. I put my leather jacket that Pony got me under the bed. I unpacked everything but I had a few things. Things that I've been dreading. Pictures. I picked up the fragile frame that held the photograph. I unclipped the frame and took out the picture. It was an image of Pony and I in front of the DX station. I was wearing sunglasses with a red shirt and light ripped blue jeans. He was wearing a white T-shirt with regular jeans. He had his arm around my waist while I was hugging him sideways. (Does that make sense?) I considered burning it. All of them. I just couldn't. I tried. I attempted to rip them but I couldn't bring myself to do it. I stumbled upon another photo of Pony and I kissing in front of the sunset. Tears flooded my eyes. I missed him. I wiped them away and changed into my work uniform. I got on my crutches and hopped down the stairs, out the door, and to work. It was a slow evening. A few customers here and there. Around 8 I came across an old note from Ponyboy

Dear Y/N.

I love you so much. The day we met I fell in love with you. I thought you were so beautiful. Well, you still are and always will be. When we shared our first kiss, sparks flew. It was the best thing I've ever experienced. I got all tingly when we first made physical contact. And when you took on the socs, you looked like a goddess. Now were one year in our relationship and I love every minute, every second, we spend together. I would never take back that year. You're the best thing that ever happened to me. I will forever love you.

Ponyboy Curtis

I was sobbing into my hands now. I let it all out. Weird noises escaped from my mouth as I cried. Then, the stores door bell chimed when someone entered.
I looked up and saw the boy I loved, standing there. I quickly stood up and wiped the tears around my eyes. I sniffed. My face was still tear stained but I pretended everything was okay.

"I-I came to buy something. I d-didnt know you would be working today.." He studdered nervously

"O-Of C-course." I spoke quietly and started wiping down the register. He set a box of condoms on the counter top and quickly started getting out his wallet. I froze when I saw his items. I rose a brow.

"Special n-night." He whispered nervously. I narrowed my eyes

"D-do I-I k-know this g-girl?" I choked out.

Silence.

"Yes." He said, ashamed.

"Of course I do." I whispered loud enough for him to hear. Tears started running down my cheeks. My hand shook when I gave him his bags. He quickly left. I let it all out. I fell on the floor while tears poured out and I wailed. Soda came rushing in. He kneeled down and hugged me. He then put me in his lap.

"I saw what Pony bought. I'm so sorry. I'll tell Darry about it.. " he rocked me back and forth

"God I'm so stupid. So so stupid" I buried my face in his DX shirt. He lifted my chin, forcing me to look at him.

"No you're not. " he leaned in, and I did too. Soon our lips connected. He gently kissed me over and over again. This was wrong, but I loved every single second of it. We pulled apart.

"S-sorry." He whispered nervously

"I loved it." I placed my lips on his again while he returned the kiss. I sat up while he laid down. I straddled him and kissed him again but with more passion. We broke apart when it got too grabby.

"We can't let anyone know, especially Darry." I stood up while he did the same.

"Darry? Why would I do that? Id rather not get my head kicked in." He smiled while I chuckled. I pecked him on the lips while we closed up shop and walked home in separate directions.

What have I done?