Chapter 1: New Start
Ponyboy's P.O.V.
I sighed as I looked out the cab window, watching the scenery go by like a blur. Thinking about the past 2 almost 3 weeks and how they have been pure hell, coming out to the only family you have left was a bad idea but it seemed like a good idea at the time… I began thinking about how my parents would've reacted, how Dal and Johnny would have reacted too. Mom; I guess she would be accepting, Johnny I know for sure would be accepting, Dad and Dal; I have no clue.
I saw the college campus come into view. I started gathering my backpack that I had with me while my suitcase and duffle bag were in the trunk. I took a deep breath
"Calm down Pony this is a new start for you, you can do this." I said to myself
We came to a stop, I got out and so did the cab driver. He opened the trunk and took out my stuff, I walked over to him as he shut the trunk
"How much do I owe you sir?" I asked
"$32.50 kid" He said
I grabbed 2 twenties and handed it to him
"Thanks for the drive here even though it is your job, you can keep the change." I said
He smiled and gave a nod as a goodbye, he went back into the cab and drove off. I walked over to where he put me bags, threw my duffel over my shoulder and grabbed my suitcase handle.
I made my way to the main office to get everything I needed. I walked into the office, surprisingly it wasn't packed but it was crazy outside like it's black friday or last minute christmas shopping. It looked cozy and very very clean
"Can I help you?"
I turned to find a girl behind a tall desk with black hair with multi-colored dip dyed ends and chocolate brown eyes that reminded me of Johnny's, but she looks bit familiar. Her name tag said "Angela". I made my way over to her and said
"Yea, as embarrassing as this sounds but I have no idea where I'm going." I said while chuckling a bit.
She smiled
"It's alright it's the first day so things like this tend to happen. Can I get your name?" She said
"Ponyboy Curtis" I said
She typed away on the computer
"Tulsa, Oklahoma? Is that where you live?" She asked
I nodded
"By any chance do you know a Tim and Curly Shepard?" she asked
I furrowed my eyebrows and slowly nodded
"Yea why?" I asked
"I'm their little sister." She said
I went wide eyed and she started laughing. She got up and went over to the printer, she grabbed a few papers and handed them to me.
"This should help you Pony." she said with a smile on her face
I smiled back "Thanks Angel, is it ok if I call you that?" I asked
She nodded "I have a feeling that we'll become good friends." she said
I nodded
"Well sorry to leave you but I have to go my dorm." I said
She quickly wrote something down and handed it to me
"Yea you better get going… I'll see you around." she said
We said our byes and I headed towards my room which was on the 5th floor.
I went over to where the elevator was and pressed the up button, I waited for the elevator to open. Once it opened I walked in and pressed 5
"Hold the door!" I heard someone shout
I quickly stopped the door and a guy with black hair with his arms occupied with some shoulder bags hanging off of his shoulders.
"Thanks, so I take it you're going to the 5th floor too huh?" He asked
"No problem and yea. What's your room number so I can help you if you want because your hands look full." I asked
"Uh 572. How 'bout you?" he asked
I smiled "Same, looks like we're roommates." I stated
He smiled showing his teeth.
"The names' Envy. Yours?" Envy said
"Ponyboy." I said
The doors opened and we made our way to the room. Once we made it I sat my stuff down on the floor and looked around the room.
"Pony help." I heard Envy say
I turned around and saw that his arms were tangled by the bag straps, I walked over and helped him.
*10 minutes later*
I laid back on my bed after successfully freeing Envy's arms from the bags. There was a knock on the door, I looked towards the door and saw 3 guys, a lady and a young kid. One of the guys was really tall and had lots of muscle on him, the other had muscle but was wearing skin tight clothing with a fur collared vest, one was small and fat resembled a big marshmallow. The lady had a big chest and was wearing a low cut ankle dress, and the boy had long hair but looked like a porcupine.
"Envy!" the kid shouted and ran to Envy as the others entered
I smiled slightly, thinking about my brothers, Two-bit and Steve. I got off the bed and quietly walked out the room. I made my way outside the building and started to walk around. After a long while I started to make my way back to the room. I found the door closed when I made it back and knocked on it since I didn't have a key for it yet, Envy opened the door with an annoyed look on his face, but smiled when he saw me.
"Where were you I was starting to get worried even though it's the first day." he said
I cracked a smile
"Just walked around a bit thinking about stuff that's all." I said
After that we started to get to know each other.