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Authors notes: in this chapter, I will be using a suggestion from a reviewer, Goldenthorns, in the plot. If anyone has suggestions, send them to me. Review or PM me your ideas! Thank you to all my readers. Chapter 7 already! Enjoy!

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

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"You really like him, don't you?"

"Yeah. I do. I know that for sure. If I know anything, it's that I love Ponyboy."

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"Hey Stevie?"

"Yeah?"

"I, believe it or not, am ok with you liking Pony. I trust you, and I think you would take care of him. I just think, he's so happy right now with someone already. I know you like him, but maybe just let him be happy now, I'm sure you will have a chance later on anyway. How could anyone stay away from Steve?" Sodapop laughed after he said that. Steve laughed too.

"Ok. I understand what your saying. I'll give them some space."

Steve said this, and he really did wish he could mean it. It would just be impossible to stay away from Pony.

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Two-Bit and Darry sat in the living room talking and watching tv. Pony was at the kitchen table reading and drawing. He sat there today only so he could hear Two-Bit's jokes, him and Darry were hilarious together.

"Hey guys I think I have to go for tonight. I have to watch my sister and my mom took the afternoon and night shifts so I will have to be home. Sorry I have to go so early. Catch you guys later," Two-Bit said. He got up and gave Pony a kiss on the top of his head. He said bye to the two and left.

Sodapop and Steve walked in about ten minutes later. They sat down on the couch and hung out for a few hours. Sodapop was in charge of dinner, but Darry supervised so nothing was any unnatural color. Sodapop was disappointed when Darry banned the dye from dinner tonight. The four boys laughed and talked at dinner. Then they all sat down to watch tv. Soda and Steve started a poker game, but they both cheated and got into a playful fight. They ended up wrestling around the room and Darry yelled at them for almost breaking something.

Sodapop went to bed earlier, because of a long day at work. Before he went to bed, Sodapop said to Pony, "hey I think maybe Steve wants to talk to you. Maybe tonight if you get a chance."

"I'll talk when we are both ready. I don't want to start anything right at this moment. Sodapop, I love to tell you what I'm thinking and how I feel, but can you please stay out of this. I'm so confused as it is. I'm sorry, but this is not your place." Pony did want to talk to Steve later, he knew what Steve probably wanted to talk about. He didn't want to tell Sodapop that he would talk to him, though. Then he would want to get involved, and Pony wasn't ready for everyone to be in on his personal life, especially in a love relationship like this. Sodapop was kind of hurt that Ponyboy didn't want him involved anymore, but he would have to learn how to deal with it, his baby brother was growing up.

Darry went to bed also. Steve and Ponyboy were left on the couch.

"Hey Pone."

"Hi Steve. What's up?"

"Nothing really. I just wanted to talk."

"Yeah, sure. What would you like to talk about?"

"Ponyboy, I really love you. I love you more than you know. I don't always show it, but I love you more than I ever did Evie. I'm so sorry about how I have treated you and how I have acted these last few-" Ponyboy cut him off when he pressed his lips to Steve's. Pony kissed him for a moment and then broke away shyly.

"Sorry about that. I've been wanting to do that. I don't know what's going on Steve. I love Two-Bit. He always listens to me and cares for me. But at the same time, I love you. I don't know what to do. I'm in love with two people and I don't know what to do." Then Pony put his face in his hands and started to cry softly. Steve was taken back. Pony just said that he loved him. But then he also loved Two-Bit. He would have to choose, and Steve had to be that choice.

"Pony, I love you," then Steve kissed Ponyboy long and hard. Pony never pulled away, he only grabbed onto Steve's shirt and pulled them closer. They broke apart and Steve laid down on the couch.

"Steve?"

"Yeah Pone?"

"Can I lay here tonight with you?"

"Sure kid." Steve pulled Pony in close under his arm. Ponyboy cuddled into Steve's side. They fell asleep like that, warm and close.

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Early that morning, Pony woke up, unsure of where he was. Then he realized he was on the couch in Steve's arms. Ponyboy turned around and kissed Steve. Steve's eyes fluttered open and he moaned a little. They sat up and got comfortable on the couch. Ponyboy sat on Steve's lap and wrapped his arms around Steve's neck. Pony pulled them together and deepened the kiss. They stayed like that, making our for a few minutes.

"What is going on here?!" Darry yelled. "I'm just getting use to you with Two-Bit, and now you get with every guy around? I'm not sure I'm ok with you and Two-Bit yet, but you're now sleeping with Steve?"

"Darry, I'm so sorry. You don't understand. I don't even understand." Then he ran up and hugged Darry. Darry hugged him back, it feels good to be surrounded with friends and family that love you. "I'm sorry."

"Little buddy, I'm sorry. I don't understand. I still don't fully agree, but I love you. Make what choices you feel are right."

"Thanks Darry. That means a lot, you know."

Darry and Sodapop went to work about a half an hour later. Steve had off today, so they had the house to themselves.

"I love you Steve."

"I love you too." Then Steve pulled Pony onto the couch on top of him. They started kissing each other. Pony kissed down Steve's neck, very softly. Steve shivered at the light touches. Then they started kissing again, getting more and more passionate.

"Pony?" Ponyboy looked to the door when he heard his name. Two-Bit was there, and he said Pony's name in a pained way. He had a hurt and betrayed look on his face. "Pony?"

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Authors notes: thank you all for reading. I will post chapter 8 hopefully soon. I got a review with a suggestion partway through writing this chapter, so I went back and added it in. It was a guest suggestion, so that you, whoever you are! Thank you guys for all of the follows, favorites and reviews, love you all!