Chapter 10:
*Elynn's POV*

Later that night, everyone begins to get ready for the night. The girls finally sleeps in their beds for another busy day tomorrow. I check on the boys before heading back to bed with Darry.

"Turn off these lights and get to bed," Sodapop says to Ponyboy I believe from their room. "I got work in the morning."

"We leave them alone," Ponyboy says back.

"I don't know," Soda mumbles.

"Are you two in bed now?" I asked, appearing in.

"Yes we are, Elynn," Soda answers, not moving on his side of the bed.

"Are you cold, Pony?" I walk over to the youngest brother of the family.

"A little," he says.

I tuck him in, making sure he's warm for the night. "Hey, listen," I said to him, thinking about something. "When Darrel yells at you like that, he don't mean nothing. He got hit with a lot of responsibilities after Mom and Dad died he ain't used to and with me being his wife, I help him out for him, everyone, and including you." I run my fingers in his greasy hair. "He loves you a lot like I do as well."

"Sure," he mumbles, nodding his head.

"I love you Ponyboy," I smiled to him, kissing his forehead.

"Love you too Elynn," he smiles back softly.

I turn off their light so I can leave the room.

"Goodnight boys," I said to them, closing the door.

*Ponyboy's POV*

When Elynn leaves the room, I turn to Soda. "Soda?"

"Hm?"

"How come you dropped out of school?" I asked him the question I was thinking for a while now.

"Cos I'm dumb," he answers, wrapping his arm around me for comfort for me. "The only things I was passing was auto mechanics and gym."

I turn to him. "You're not dumb."

"Yea, I am." There's a small pause between us. "Hey, you shut up and I'll tell you something," he smiles. "You gotta promise me that you're gonna tell Darry and Elynn." I nod. "Alright. I think I'm gonna marry Sandy. I'll probably wait till you're out of school," he turns back as I place my arms behind my head, "though, so I can help Darry and Elynn with the bills and stuff."

I always see Darry and Elynn in love in their own ways among the everyday life around them. So I have an idea of what's it like, but what is it like in person?

"Soda?" I turn to him. "Soda?" I shake him a little. "Are you in love with Sandy like how Darry is in love with Elynn?"

"Mm-hm."

"What's it like?" I asked him.

"What's the time?" he asked, mumbling. He smiles to me before sleeping again, "It's real nice."

Soon I found myself falling asleep as well.

*Dreamland*

I am at school like a normal day, but this time it's a little different. I'm walking down the hallway towards either a class or end of class without paying attention of where I am going.

Someone bumps into me as I bump into the person. Things are falling around. Quickly I pick up the person's stuff while apologizing. One thing catches my attention. It's a copy of Gone with the Wind. My hand touches it when another hand touches with mine. The hand is small and pale as snow.

Looking up, my eyes meet a beautiful pair of black eyes behind black glasses. A blush appears on my face and on her snowy cheeks. Long to waist orangy red hair falls beautifully in waves and a few curls. She's wearing a deep red shirt with a white collar and similar fabric on her three quarter sleeves and a black knee length skirt.

"Oh my apologies," she speaks softly like an angel. "I didn't know where I was going."

"No it's my fault," I said shyly.

I help her with the rest of her stuff and we stood up. On her feet are a pair of worn out red converse. Is she a greaser?

"Thank you so much," she smiles holding her stuff close to her chest, standing up to my chin.

"You're welcome," I smiled.

She begins to walk away, but I turn back to her.

"Will I see you again?" I asked her, really want to know.

The mysterious beauty turns back with a smile. "Of course you will Ponyboy." She surprises me. "Look for me at school. I'll meet you soon."