1Hey guys! Okay so I know I have one story in the process..yes I've decided to discontinue 'what could've happened' I'm sorry but I can't think of anything. I might return to it if I think of something. Okay but onto this story. Well I've been doing a lot with Pony and I always mention that Steve and Pony are getting along better. Now you will find out why/ it might not make since because Dally and Johnny are alive but I need them in it. It has probably been done plenty of times but all well. Okay now to the story!

The Start of Something New!

Steve POV

I can't believe it! Me and Soda have 2 whole weeks off! The boss said we are real reliable and because we are he's giving us 2 weeks off. And even better is that he's paying us for them to! He gave us our checks today...it was like triple pay day! Soda is off the wall!

"Oh my god Stevie. Two whole freakin weeks!" I watch and laugh when he does a cartwheel which ends horribly. He somehow managed to get his foot stuck in a fence. It was damn funny.

Soda tried glaring at me but ended up laughing to. "Can ya help me Stevie?"

I shake my head, "I swear Soda you are nothing but a jinx."

"Am Not!"

"Are To!"

"Am Not!"

"ARE TO!

"AM NOT times infinity! Ha!"

I just shook my head and pulled his foot out of the fence but when he stands up I push him. "You so are !"

He tried looking offended but then grinned and jumped at. I dodged and took off for the Curtis house. Unbelievingly he tackled me in the front yard so I just wrestled with him for awhile. When we heard Darry's truck pull up we picked our heads up.

"I got's to go tell Darry!"

He jumped up before I could catch him so I got up and went up the porch steps. I wanted to lie down on the entire couch like I always do when me and Soda get home. But of course Pony has to sit curled up with a freakin book in one of the couch's corners. I could still fit on the couch but for some reason the kid got on my nerves. It was fun to pick on him...being honest I was pretty mean when Soda wasn't their.

"Move Kid!", I hissed.

The kid didn't even acknowledge me, this got me ticked. "I said move kid.", I threw near by football at him. Hit him right on the head. I laughed so hard.

"Ow! God Dammit Steve what did I do to you?"

I stopped laughing, "next time listen, I said move!"

He glared at me, "nope!"

I glared at him and went over to the couch. I pushed him off and he landed with a loud thump. I think his arm hit the table.

"OW!...god Steve go screw!"

I felt a little bad I hurt him but I didn't show it. "Next time listen and then I went have to move your scrawny ass!"

He hated when people called him small and I knew it. He gave a death glare. He probably would have chewed me out if it weren't for Soda yelling outside.

"WOO HOOO!"

I rolled my eyes when Pony got up rubbing his arm and walked over to the door and outside. I followed him anyway to see what Soda was hollering about.

"What are ya yelling for Soda?", asked Pony as he went down the steps. Soda pounced on him and tackled him to the ground. He started tickling him, the kid was laughing so hard I think he was crying. I mean come on that is so babyish.

"S-Stop S-Soda!"

Finally Soda stopped, and helped Pony up.

"So?" I asked Soda. He turned and grinned at me.

" Darry got 2 weeks off two...cept he got an all paid for vacation to some camp site in Kansas. And he's taking the whole gang!"

I smiled, I haven't been camping in forever. I whooped and soon me and Soda were in a wrestling match. When Darry called us in for dinner I noticed Pony was sitting on the porch smoking a cigarette and watching us. Soda got up and jumped up the steps. Pony just stayed there, starring at nothing. The kid always daydreamed..it was weird.

"Come on Pony." Soda said and he grabbed Pony's arm. The one I pushed him on a little earlier. He yelped a little. I glared at him and he saw me to. I hoped Soda didn't notice but he did. He loosened his grip on Pony's arm and saw a big bruise. I winced a little. I didn't mean to bruise the kid...hell I didn't mean to hurt him at all.

"What happened to your arm Pony?" I could tell Soda was worried and I cursed Ponyboy.

He looked at me and I glared. "I was horsing around. It's nothing Soda."

I nodded at him but still gave him a hard look.

"Okay Pone if your sure."

"I'm sure Soda."

Pony went inside and Soda and I followed. Soon the whole gang was there and was informed of our vacation. Everyone was excited.

Darry stood up, "okay guys. Go home and pack for 2 weeks. Come back here. You can camp here to night cause we'll be leaving at 6 tomorrow."

We all groaned but went out and got our stuff anyway. We all got back and went to sleep.

Pony POV

I was so excited about going on vacation. It was summer so I didn't have to worry about school. The only thing that was bad was that Steve was coming. Lately he's been a real jerk to me. I haven't even done anything to him. I haven't went with him or Soda in a long time. All well it was 6 in the morning and I am awfully tired. Id didn't sleep at all last night. I was to excited. I watched to sunrise. Johnny came out with me and we talked. I told him about Steve and what really happened to my arm. He said just to avoid him. I will but I know I can't forever. I sighed and closed my eyes. We were on our way to the cabin it was a good 4 hour drive. It was in Kiowa so it was pretty close to the border of Kansas. I closed my eyes and welcomed sleep,, even though it was hard with the noise the 6 guys were making in Darry's truck.

6 hours LATER

Well we still aren't there. There is so much traffic its unbelievable! Steve kept looking at me and I hated it. I wanted to yell, "what are you looking at?" so bad but I wouldn't. So I kept talking to Johnny. He was sitting on my left and Soda then Steve to my right. Up front was Darry driving then Two-Bit and then Dally. I was talking to Johnny for a long time I guess because next thing I knew we were there. It took a whole 7 and a half hours. I was pooped!

Darry got out and we all followed. We all got our bags.

"Okay there's 5 rooms two of them have 2 beds so Soda and Pony can share. Who else?" Darry looked around. Dally finally said him and Johnny would share. We weren't surprised really. We all knew Dally cared about Johnny most. So we went and put our stuff in our rooms. I was unpacking and putting stuff in draws neatly while Soda was...I don't know what he was doing.

Steve came in after a minute. "Hey Soda, want to go out exploring?"

Soda grinned, "sure buddy." he turned to me, "you want to come Pony?"

I glanced at Steve and saw he was glaring at me. Surprise surprise. "Nah I promised Johnny I would go with him."

To be honest I wanted to go right now. I wanted to spend time with Soda I haven't in awhile. Soda looked kinda sad. "You sure? We having done much together lately."

I nodded, "we can do something together tomorrow though right?", I asked hopefully. I saw Steve give me a dirty look. But Soda smiled and said absolutely. After they left I went to get Johnny.

We started walking, "hey Johnny?"

"Yeah Pony?"

I thought a minute, "have I done anything to Steve lately?"

He thought a moment, "no, you haven't done nothing, why is he still being an ass?"

"More so than usual. I just can't understand why. I mean then he pushes me and leaves a hell of a bruise. I've tried to stop tagging along. But Soda's get suspicious I think. I had to tell him that I promised I would go with you, when Steve came to our room earlier. I haven't spent much of anytime with Soda lately."

I sighed and I saw Johnny look at me sadly, "Gee Pony I don't know what to say. You could you know tell Soda."

I looked at him, "no, I can't do that to Soda, Steve's his best buddy. It'll hurt him something awful if I tell him bout Steve."

Johnny sighed, "I don't know then Pony, I just don't know."

Soda POV

I can't help but feel that something's bothering Pony. He used to always want to go with me and Steve but lately he hasn't. I also noticed he's been looking at Steve when I ask him to go. He looks like he wants to go...I know he does but he won't. Then that bruise yesterday on Pony's arm. I don't think it was from horsing around, but I don't know anymore.

"Hey Stevie?"

"Yup Soda?"

"Do you think some thing is bothering Pony?"

He rolled his eyes, but I don't think he knew I saw him.

"I don't know Soda, he's your brother." he sounded aggravated. I knew he didn't like Pony that much. I don't know why though. Pony is awesome, I mean he so nice and just fun to hang with. It weird how 2 of the most important people in my life don't like each other. I don't think they know that I know they don't like each other.

"HEY GUYS!" I turned around and saw Two-Bit running towards us.

"Hey Two-Bit!"

"Hey, Darry's starting a bonfire thing. I want to roast marshmallow and have smore's what do ya say?"

"Don't have to ask me twice. Last one there has to pull a prank on Dally!"

I was already halfway there when I yelled it. Two-Bit and Steve ran as fast as they could but Two-Bit ended up being last.

"Aww man. I didn't want to die while I was on vacation. I just wanted to be lazy."

"You already are Two-Bit." I turned around and Saw Pony grinning at us. I walked over and slung my arm around his shoulders.

"Come on little bro, lets go find the chocolate. I felt him shake his head and laugh but he came with me. I heard To-Bit planning his prank on Dally. It was to do with shaving cream, honey and feathers. I couldn't wait!

So how bad was it?...should I just delete it and pretend it didn't happen?..be honest!