Okay, so I said I'd try and update again today, so I did… you might say I'm a little obsessed…

Disclaimer: I do not own The Outsiders

I removed my hands from her, and using that as an excuse to look at me, she said, "Oh, I'm sorry Pony. I didn't realize I was still holding your hand."

"It's okay." I answered quickly and looked at Johnny.

Johnny's POV

I thought it was kind of weird that Ella had held onto to Ponyboy's hand longer than Sodapop's. But I quickly let that thought leave, I was probably just imagining it…

Pony's POV

Johnny looked suspicious, as if he knew what Ella had done. He may have, since he is always so quiet he notices things no one else normally does. I'll explain it all to him later.

Someone said something funny because everyone was laughing, everyone but Dal, he doesn't laugh very often unless he is causing someone pain or being obnoxious. Dally wasn't eating and I noticed he had his Christopher back, Sylvia and him must have broken up again.

"What about you Ponyboy?"

"What about me?'

"Who's your girlfriend?" Ella asked, and I realized what they were laughing at was Darry's first girlfriend, what's-her-face. On their first date she dressed up as a Greaser, leather jacket, lots of makeup, you know the works. That was also probably the reason Dal wasn't eating.

"Uh, I don't have one." I tried not to look at her so I focused on cutting my chicken.

"What? A cute, strong guy like you doesn't have a girlfriend, I don't believe it." She put her hand on my shoulder and shook it.

"Well, believe it, I'm single and I've always been." I'm not ashamed that I've never had a girlfriend, there was never time, I was always focusing on my grades.

"Well surly you've had your first kiss?" she was now fully turned in her chair with her back to Sodapop.

"Nope."

"Who would wanna kiss that?" Dally was obviously coming back to himself. "I mean look at him, he's a hood!"

"Well, I personally think he's very handsome." Of course she does…

"What about me baby?"

"Dally, we told you to be on your bestbehavior." Darry said.

"I am! That is the first move I've made on her all night! AndI haven't beat anybody up or mess up your house. You should be proud!"

Ignoring Dally, Darry said, "Steve, Two-Bit, Dally, we are going to clean up like civilized human beings."

"Well where's the fun in that?" coming from Two-Bit.

"Why don't the kids have to?" Dally asked miserably.

"Dally, I'll take over for you." Said Soda.

"Really?" Dally's face lit up, he doesn't like cleaning.

"On one condition…"

"Yeah?" Dally wasn't as excited now.

"Don't hit on Ella."

"Yes, sir!" Dally gave a salute and stalked out the door after Johnny who was carrying the football.

Ella was standing behind Soda and I was unnoticed, so I took that chance to sneak off into my room. Hopefully I wouldn't be found there. My hopes were soon crushed. The door opened and who stood there? Ella.

I'll try to update later and if I cant, I will tomorrow! Please review!