similarities // ponyboy curtis - the outsiders

𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟖

(a/n: QUINNBOY'S GOING ON THEIR SECOND DATE. ARE YOU EXCITED? CAUSE I AM.
WARNING: this chapter is so fucking long.)

Ponyboy's POV:

The bright sunlight from outside crept through my window, penetrating right into my eyes, a sign that I should probably get up. I yawned as I deliberately sat up from my bed, stretching my arms out before rubbing my eyes.

A second date with Quinn today.

Man, was I excited.

I looked to my other left, expecting Soda to be right there. However, he wasn't, meaning he's making breakfast. Thank God.

I ran out to the kitchen and saw Sodapop in there of course, and Darry casually sitting at the table. My brothers looked over at me, smiling because I had finally woken up.

"Chocolate cake?" I questioned, looking at Sodapop with a wide grin wiped across my face.

"Chocolate cake!" He exclaimed, excitement loud and clear in his voice.

I smiled and sat down at the table with Darry, already impatient to get some chocolate cake.

"How come you guys didn't wake me up this time? Usually you guys don't let me sleep in." I asked as Sodapop set down a plate that had a slice of chocolate cake resting on top of it.

"Because we thought you might as well not look so tired on your big date tonight, kiddo! Ya need a good night's sleep!" Darry said, giving my shoulder a shove.

"It's not that big of a deal..." I said while rolling my eyes as I stuffed my mouth with chocolate cake.

"Of course it is, are you crazy?! You're taking her to that meadow, that's who knows where, and watching a sunset. To make things even more exciting, you're going to ask her to be your girl! She's gonna die because girls love those types of dates. Well, at least Sandy did..." Sodapop said.

"Shut your trap about Sandy, kid. It's time to move on, and besides, we gotta celebrate for our kid brother here." Darry said to a suddenly sad Sodapop, but winked at me after finishing his sentence.

It was weird to see this side of Darry. He genuinely seemed... proud of me— for once. It was a rare sight to see alright. The only time that happens is when I get multiple A's, or for using some common sense, but I'm glad to see him be proud of me for something other than my academic successes.

"Well, thanks guys. Glad I got your support." I said with my mouth full of cake.

"Anytime, bud." Darry said, continuing to eat his cake, along with Soda.

***

I walked to the meadow that I found not too long ago. I set down a soft blanket on a hill, along with a basket containing some food. Yeah, it cost some dough, but it's worth it. For Quinn, at least.

But lucky for me, I got Sodapop and Darry to make some extra chocolate cake because what's a meal without some good ol' cake made by Sodapop and Darry Curtis?

I finished setting up everything and I walked down the hill, feeling so many different emotions running throughout my body, so many good emotions.