It's the way Pony talks about you
You woke up to an empty bed. Which wasn't unusual since Pony Boy usually got up before
you. It was surprising that Darry let Pony sleep in the same bed as you. You usually took the couch. But being as close as you were, Darry probably figured nothing was going on.
Cause you guys were best friends. The word made you cringe. Especially because Pony had no idea that you wanted to be more. You just figured you'd keep it a secret forever. Marry some old greaser and never mention your feelings for Ponyboy until one of you dies. But I guess that was morbid.
You sighed and slipped out of the bed that Pony and Soda shared. (when you weren't in it) You could hear the gang downstairs and the racket of breakfast being made. It was surprisingly loud considering they usually just ate cake for breakfast. I mean how much noise can you make from taking cake out of the freezer, You wondered.
Last night had been great. You drifted off in bed while Pony read one of your favorite books out loud. The copy of (Y/F/B) was still on the nightstand, staring at you.
"Get a life!" It seemed to say. "He'll never like you back. You'll be reading me alone soon when he finds a girlfriend." You groaned and shoved it onto the floor. Books can't talk when they've got a face full of carpet.
Appearance wasn't an issue when you practically lived with these boys. They'd seen you at your worst. Including you being high as balls in the parking lot of the Dingo three months ago. Tim Shepard had called them to come retrieve you. But anyways, you ran a brush through your hair and walked out of Pony's room.
You were half way down the stairs when you stopped...
The boys were talking in softer tones than usual. You knew something was wrong if they weren't yelling. Either someone had died or someone had a secret. You silently bet on Dallas for either situation.
"I don't know.." Said Pony Boy in a low voice.
"If id known I wouldn't of let you guys sleep in the same bed.." Said Darry quietly. But he didn't seem mad. He looked at his little brother with admiration.
"Oh come on" Said Two Bit. "I'll do it for you!" Everyone shushed him loudly. They probably thought you were still asleep.
"No thanks Two, I want it to be special." Said Pony Boy.
"Just ask Soda over here! He gets all the girls!" Said Steve slapping Soda on the shoulder. Soda screamed and dramatically fell over onto the couch. Again, everyone shushed them.
"Fine." Said Soda, regaining his composure. "I'll be you. You're her." Pony boy nodded.
"Hey Y/N?" Said Soda, mimicking Pony Boy.
Pony hesitated.
"Uhh yeeeaah?" Said Pony, using his best girl voice. You wanted to chuck something at his head for doing you like that. But you stayed quiet.
"I've liked you for a long time ... " Soda continued. "Like a really long time. So long it's annoying. I always talk about you to the gang and how you're eyes sparkle! Whenever Darry can't sleep I just list all the things I like about you and he's instantly out! Like a horse tranquilizer! " the whole gang let out a mix of groans and face palms. You decided to make your entrance now. You tiptoed to the bottom of the stairs.
"A horse tranquilizer, huh?" You said with a smile. You've never seen seven boys go so rigid. They all froze and looked at you with horror. But slowly the ice of shame melted and they all looked over to Ponyboy, who was the darkest shade of red you'd ever seen. Soda gave him a gentle shove in your direction. He stumbled a little but made his way over to you.
"How much did you hear?" He asked looking at the ground.
"Too much probably.." You said. His face sunk and he started to turn around. You caught his arm. "But I'd like to hear more."
He grinned like a mad man and leaned over to whisper, "will you be my girl Y/N?"
You leaned back over to him and whispered
"Yes"
Soda looked like he was about to burst .
"Well you said you wanted special! I think you got special!" He exclaimed.
It sure was.
