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The clock read 1:42 a.m. Not a sound intruded the silence of the house. For once Pony wasn't having a nightmare, everything seemed fine. That silence was soon interrupted. Sodapop Curtis jumped to his feet. He ran to the bathroom, and emptied his stomach into the porcelain bowl. His face a pale white. He felt bad for making noise, what if Pony, or Darry got up? Darry had a hard day at work, as usual; and he needed his rest. Pony, he rarely ever got to sleep. What with his nightmares, and everything. Soda had been lost in thought, and puking his guts up. Between the two of them he didn't notice Ponyboy.
"Hey Soda, can I get ya anything?" He spoke softly, and moved gently over to his older brother.
"No kiddo, go back to bed, I'm sorry for wakin' ya." Soda had finished throwing up, and was now examining his little brother.
Ignoring his older brothers request, he got a glass of water, and wet a rag. Carefully he placed the damp cloth on Soda's forehead, and offered him the glass. "You know you didn't wake me, I wasnt really asleep, Soda." Pony spoke with a smile. Soda frowned, once again checking over his baby brother.
"You need to sleep Pony, ya got bags under your eyes, and everything." His voice was a little hoarse from vomiting, but it wasn't terrible.
"Im fine, but you, you're sick. You don't think you're gonna puke no more, do ya?" Slowly Soda shook his head no. Pony stood up, grabbing his brothers arm, and helping him up. " brush your teeth first." This made Soda chuckle slightly. He complied, and brushed his teeth.
"Anything else, Dr. Curtis?" He asked trying to sound serious. He seemed to be feeling a lot better.
"Doctor, I like the sound of that! It means I am in charge. Now get to bed immediately." Pony whispered sternly. Soda threw his hands up in surrender.
"Anything else?" Ponyboy thought for a moment.
"Yes, lay off the green pancakes." A look of false anguish crossed the older boys face.
"I didn't poision them." Soda defended.
"You're right, but you ate like eight of them, that'd make anyone sick!" Pony exclaimed in a hushed voice.
They had reached their room, and were getting settled. "Well I had to eatthemm, for you. You only ate one and a half.I just couldn't let that happen, I love you too much." Soda explained, he felt way better.
"I love you too, Soda." Pony informed cuddling into Soda's chest. He had a big smile on his gace , as did Soda. They were both thinking the same thing. Man, for once we didn't wake Darry, that's a first.
Sodapoplover88, I hope you enjoyed. I know its a bit late, but I did have it up before midnight; its 11:24. Please tell me what you thought, that goes for all of you!