Gone?

by BlackGalore3

The end of the book is when Ponyboy is writing his theme. Everyone assumes that he is or will be fine. But what if he isn't? What if the death of Johnny and Dally is too much for him to handle?

1. Chapter 1

Pony'sPOV

One year. It's been a whole year since Johnny and Dally died. Sometimes I still wake up in the morning thinking of what Johnny and I are going to do. But then I remember. We're never going to do anything together again.

"Wake up sleepy head! You'll be late for school," Soda yelled. I pulled myself out of bed and stumbled into the kitchen. Soda cooked breakfast. Oh joy; green pancakes. Darry had already left for work, and Soda was leaving. I guess that's a good thing. Nobody would notice when I didn't eat breakfast. I'm never really hungry anymore. I know it worries Darry sometimes. When he notices. It seems he's always at work now, and I don't see him often.

I heard a honk from outside. Two-Bit. He is the prankster of our group; always has to find the funny things in everything. Sometimes he doesn't realize that there is no funny side to some things. Almost before I shut the car door he takes off at a ridiculous speed. We got to the school within five minutes.