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Darry woke up with a groan. Last night had been a nightmare for them, literally. Ponyboy had woken him up screaming at 2, and wouldn't go back to sleep for anything, or anyone, not even Soda. So after an hour of Soda and Darry sitting up with him, Darry told Soda to go to bed.
Darry looked down at his brother with a sigh. The nightmares just would not leave poor Ponyboy alone. After everything that had happened to him in the past few months, heck in the past year, Darry could understand some pent up emotions needing to be let out. Darry shook his head as he looked at the clock beside his wobbly bed side table, 9:30 am.
Darry sat up with Ponyboy trying to calm him down until 3:45. After 2 cups of warm milk, and comfort in the form of cuddling, Ponyboy finally fell asleep. Thankfully he didn't have to work today.
Darry stretched, popping several joints, as he rose from the bed. The light hard wood floor was cold to the touch, and Darry quickly searched to find socks to put on. He then grabbed the closest shirt to him, and pulled it on, along with a pair of clean jeans. He then looked back at the still sleeping Ponyboy, snuggling into the blanket that Darry just vacated.
Darry knew he had to do something. Ponyboy had been fighting these nightmares for almost a year, and Darry was not going to let it get any worse. He thought they had been getting better, but within the last month it seems to have gotten worse.
He sighed as he moved closer to his brother. He knew Ponyboy wouldn't like it, but they had to go to the doctor today. Darry could not let this keep happening. This had to stop.
Darry reached down, and shook Ponyboy gently, arousing him from his sleep.
"Hey Pone, baby, it's time to get up" Darry said softly, his deep voice soothing to the ear. Ponyboy stirred a little bit, but didn't fully wake up. "Come on Pone. I know you didn't sleep well last night, but you need to wake up."
Ponyboy opened his eyes slightly, and then jumped upon realizing where he was. Then the events of last night dawned on him.
"Darry, I'm sorry I woke you up last night." Ponyboy frowned, as he sat up on the big comfortable bed.
"You know it's not your fault Pone, but honey, we have to do something about this. I can't keep seeing you like this. You're too tired Pone" Darry said with a sigh. He then ran his fingers through his dark brown hair. Ponyboy squirmed a little bit before speaking.
"I know. I'll try to do better" he began. Darry quickly cut him off though.
"Ponyboy Michael Curtis you know it's not your fault. You don't try to have nightmares, they just happen, but I'm going to do something about them. I'm taking you to the doctor today, maybe he can help." Ponyboy's eyes grew wide, almost with a hint of betrayal.
"But I don't want to go do the doctor Darry!" Ponyboy's voice grew louder as he said this. He didn't want to go, and he needed Darry to know that.
"I didn't ask you what you wanted to do buddy. I'm taking you to the doctor, and that's final. I'm sorry, but I'm not going to sit here and watch you be exhausted all the time, especially when I can do something about it" Darry said with a no-nonsense tone, he then sighed. "Look Pony, I know you don't want to go baby. I know, but we need to go. I'm not going to sit around and let this get the best of you kiddo. We're going to the doctor today." Ponyboy sighed, but knew there was no point in arguing with Darry when he got like this.
"Fine" Ponyboy said, as he started to get up from the bed. He put his sock feet on the ground, but continued to sit, as Darry stared at him for a second.
"How about we go to the doctor, grab some lunch, and then go to the store to pick up the food for Thanksgiving? How does that sound kid? Just us two hanging out for a little bit. You think you can kick it with your big brother for the day?" Ponyboy knew Darry was just trying to help, and keep him from feeling bad about going to the doctor. So Ponyboy smiled and nodded before getting up, and following Darry out of the bedroom.
Soda was already up when Darry and Ponyboy walked into the living room. Soda had the weather playing on tv, and smiled as the two walked through the doorway.
"Hey honey. How you feeling?" Soda asked Ponyboy as he patted the seat beside him. Ponyboy went over to him, and shrugged.
"I feel great. Darry's making me go to the doctor" Ponyboy said, with a touch of sadness in his voice.
"I think it'll be good for you to go hon" Soda informed him with a grin.
"Come on Ponyboy. Get some clothes on. We're hanging out today remember?" Darry smiled and pointed towards the hallway leading to the bedrooms. Ponyboy reluctantly got up and walked towards his and Sodas room.
Darry then looked at Soda, and shook his head. He crossed his muscular arms, and yawned, stretching again.
"What side do you want for Thanksgiving Soda?" Darry asked with a grin.
"Stuffing, duh" Soda answered before looking towards the bedroom. "How are we going to pay for this Darry?" He asked quietly, eying the hall for signs of Ponyboy.
"Let me worry about that Soda. All I care about right now is getting Ponyboy help. If he's not getting the right amount of sleep, then neither are we. Which would keep us from working at our best. Trust me Soda, we'll be alright" Darry answered with a firm tone. He then turned his head as he heard Ponyboy walking down the small hallway again.
"Are you ready to head out kiddo?" Ponyboy nodded, and walked ahead of Darry. They then got into the truck and headed off to the doctor.
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