Hey guys! I'm so sorry that I haven't updated these past few days. I had some health issues...but I'm back now! So this chapter is going to be kinda short because I'm still kinda out of it, but I wanted to go ahead and update. Enjoy!

Dedication: I want to dedicate this one to Chicago Fire Buddies. Thanks for the idea!

Ponyboy's P.O.V.

Us seven greasers lounged around in the living-room, doing, well, teenage boy stuff.

Johnny and I were sitting quietly on the couch, me reading, and Johnny trying to watch TV. Steve, Sodapop, and Two-bit were sitting at the table playing poker. Sodapop unsuccessfully trying to cheat. While Steve called him out on it and Two-bit laughing and cracking jokes. Dally was leaning against the wall, seeming like he was fading into the shadows. Last but not least, Darry was sitting in the recliner, reading the paper.

I got bored after a while and decided to head over to the table and watch the three stooges play their game.

After half an hour of watching the three blame each other and call each other out, my eyes began to wander and landed upon Two-bit's beer. I've always wanted to know what it taste like but if I ever tried it, Darry would skin me. So I just gulped and looked the other way.

I didn't look away quick enough because Two-bit caught me staring and cracked a smile.

''Say Pony, I think you're old enough now to have your first drink.''

I took a deep breath,'' You know what'll happen if my brothers catch me drinking this stuff, Two-bit.''

I gestured the the both of them, completly oblivious to this conversation.

He only shook his head,'' No, that's horse radish! It's just one little sip Pony!''

The two boys at the table overheard our conversation and pitched in. ''What's this I hear about Ponyboy drinking?'' Soda asked, coming to my rescue.

''He's old enough to at least taste what he's been missing.'' Two-bit intercepted.

''No brother of mine will be drinking that stuff Two-bit Mathews!'' Darry yelled from the recliner.

''Come on Dar-bear, pwease!'' Two-bit yelled back with his lip pouted and his tone squeaky.

Darry scowled back at him, making Two-bit innocently smile at him.

I sat here the whole time, contemplating my options. I could not drink the beer and not make Darry angry, or I could avoid reason altogether and drink a sip to shut Two-bit up. I went with the latter and picked the beer up.

''PONYBOY MICHAEL CURTIS!'' Darry yelled, getting off of his recliner.

It was too late, for I tipped the bottle back, and took a sip.

The bitter liquid hit my tongue and I instantly spit it out. This stuff was disgusting!

I set the bottle down and frantically wiped my tongue with my sleeve. Trying to get rid of the fowl taste.

Two-bit was in hysterics while everyone else was in shock. While I, of course, was coughing and scrubbing my tongue.

Ater a while of no change, everyone seemed to relax and even joined Two-bit in laughing. Even up-tight Darry was chuckling.

When I finally got rid of most of the taste, I stopped and noticed everyone on the ground, holding their stomachs.

''Alright guys, I get it ha ha. You can stop now.'' I was getting irritated.

''Y-you spit it out, a-and, your face was i-incredible!'' Two-bit was in tears by then.

It took a few more minutes before everyone calmed down. The gang got up and wiped the tears of their faces.

''So Pony, what did we learn?'' Darry asked.

'' Not to listen to Two-bit.'' I answered in an annoying tone.

''That and no more alcohol for you!'' Soda interjected.

I smiled and nodded my head.

The rest of the night was filled with laughter and games. From time to time, someone would crack a joke about my incident, but every one took it lightly and Darry didn't even yell at me for it.

I learned two things today: Never go near beer, and never listen to Two-bit.

And finished! I really hope you liked it! Again, I'm sorry it's not the best I've written, but I really wanted to get this one written before I get too busy. I will not be able to update much this week. I have a lot of family things going on this week and that prohibits me from writing. I may be able to update Wednesday, but other then that, I won't be able to write until Sunday. Thank you all for being patient with me and I really appreciate the reviews! I would love more reviews;-) You saw what I did there! Anyway, thanks for reading:-)