Authors notes:hope you all enjoy. First fic posted to this profile. I will try to update as much as I can, at least once a week hopefully!

Disclaimer: I do not own the outsiders or any of its characters.

It all started a few nights ago. Ponyboy had a dream one night, for once it wasn't a nightmare.

He and Two-Bit were sitting on the couch watching tv. A loud crash of thunder was heard outside. He almost jumped onto the older greasers lap. "Whoa kid, I knew we were close, but not like that," Two-But said jokingly. Ponyboy was never afraid of storms, but after what happened to Johnny and Dally, he was still a little jumpy. After the next roll of thunder, he scooted a little closer to Two-Bit. "Hey Pone, don't worry. I got'cha," he said, while putting his arm around the younger of the two. Pony blushed furiously, even though it was only a friendly gesture. He looked up and saw Two-Bit looking at him. Their faces were so close. Ponyboy leaned forward and pressed his lip to the older greasers. Two-Bit was surprised, but kissed back. After a few seconds another crash of thunder broke them apart.

That's where the dream ended. Pony was slightly disappointed that the dream ended. He actually wanted to see what happened next.

"I guess that's when the feeling started," thought Ponyboy. He still was confused about his feelings for Two-Bit. No one could replace Johnnycake, of course, but after Johnny and Dally had passed, Two-Bit became his best friend. He was always there when Pony needed him, especially that one time the Socs started bothering him in the hall. Believe it or not, Two-Bit could be a really good listener when he stayed quiet for a few minutes. When Pony was having a rough day, he was always there to cheer him up with more jokes. How could he like, no, love, his best friend.

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Ponyboy just got out off track practice. It was a Thursday afternoon, around 3pm. He swung by the DX to get a coke and say hi to Sodapop and Steve. Steve always disliked him, or so Pony thought. Yeah, Steve thought he was a tag-along little kid sometimes, but he wasn't that bad. Now that Pony was growing up he was actually fun to hangout with sometimes, even though Steve would never admit it. Steve thought he even had feelings for the kid. He knew Two-Bit did also, so maybe he would make a move soon, before the clown did. Steve even broke up with Evie. He never really loved her anyway, but what he did know was that he loved Ponyboy.

"Soda," Steve yelled, "the kids here."

"Hey. I'm not a kid. I'm 15 now."

"Whatever. You sure act like one sometimes, though," Steve said with a smirk.

Pony rolled his eyes. There was Sodapop now, walking out of the garage.

"Thanks Stevie, for letting me know. Hey Pone. How was track?" Sodapop said, a big grin on his face.

"Good. How's the DX today?"

"Fine as usual. Cars to fix, girls to flirt with," Soda said with a wink.

"Yeah," Pony said, "catch you guys later."

"Bye!" Soda said, with one of his movie star smiles. It was one of those smiles that would just brighten your day.

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Ponyboy walked home thinking, the usual. Pony wanted to talk to someone about his feelings. Johnny would have understood. He couldn't just tell Sodapop, what if he hated him for liking guys? Yeah, he was one of the most understanding people he knew, but still. This is a boy- likes- girl town. Anyone who doesn't agree with that will be beat-up or mugged. You can't just open up like that to your brother about one of your best friends. Besides, what if he tells Darry? He thought about telling Two-Bit, that way he would know if they had a chance. He heard Two-Bit had recently broken up with Kathy anyway. One day, Pony thought, he will talk to Two-Bit. The rest of the gang can not be around, though.

At his house, he walked in the door to find Two-Bit on the couch watching a Mickey marathon. It was only around 3:15pm now, and everyone wouldn't be off work until 4. Maybe he should just talk to Two-Bit now.

"Hey Two-Bit. Can we-uh, like-talk?" Pony asked nervously.

"Yeah kid, what's up? What would my favorite greaser like to talk about today?" Pony blushed when he said "favorite greaser."

Ponyboy sat down next to Two-Bit. He looked down at his hands and felt his face grow hot. "I-um, I think I maybe kinda like you," Pony admitted.

"Golly. I like you too kid. I have known you since you were born. We're best friends."

"No, Two-Bit, I like you-like you. I think I actually might love you." Pony was very embarrassed and put his head in his hands.

Two-Bit at first was shocked. This was his best friend, saying he loved him. He did have to admit to himself that he thought of the two of them sometimes.

What happened next shocked Pony. Two-Bit put his finger under Pony's chin, lifted his head up, leaned in, and kissed Pony full on the lips. Pony was confused. Did this mean the older greaser felt the same way?

Two-Bit broke the kiss after a few seconds and started talking. "I'm glad you said that, kid. I feel the same way, but I was scared you wouldn't like me back, and I would scare you away," Two-Bit said.

"I had to say something finally. I have liked you for a while now. I had to talk to someone, it was killing me inside."

"I can't deny that I haven't thought of us in the past together," Two-Bit admitted.

The boys talked some more and kissed a few times. They didn't hear the footsteps on the porch or laughter, though. As Ponyboy and Two-Bit were kissing, getting very passionate, the door opened and Sodapop stepped in.

"Hey guys," Soda said, " I'm hom-whoa! WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?!" Soda couldn't believe that Two-Bit actually made a move on his kid brother. This was a boy- likes-girl town and this was not right. He just knew it wasn't right. Gus could like, let alone kiss, other guys. Yet here it was happening, right in front of his face. When Steve followed Soda in and saw what was going on, he couldn't help but feel a little bit jealous. He knew that Two-Bit had feelings for Pony, he heard him say that one night when Two-Bit was drunk. Steve liked Pony and wanted to make Ponyboy his before Two-Bit made a move. He was mad about this. That should be HIM with Pony, not the clown.

Steve would stop at nothing to make Pony his. Soda was mad. Really mad that this would happen to his baby brother. "Just wait 'til I tell Darry this," thought Sodapop.