Guys this isn't an actual chapter, it's just a quick little talk between Sodapop and Darry after they tied him up after stabbing Scott. I just wanted to give you guys an idea of the tension that goes on between Pony, Soda, and Darry. Also Soda talks a little about Scott too. Enjoy! Also Soda is not gay, so don't think he is just because he says that he loves Pony and Scott. Soda's their older brother for god sake! :P :)
Soda went down the basement stairs with his arms crossed. He flipped the light switch and Darry squinted because of the new found light. Soda looked pissed. Darry chuckled. "What?" he asked. Soda brought his fist across Darry's face. Darry spit out the blood.
"How dare you. He's my little brother!" Soda said punching him again. "Why do you hate my little brothers so much? Huh? What's your problem!?" Another punch. More spit. Darry chuckled.
"Fuck you. Fuck you, little buddy." Darry spat. Soda stepped back, offended. "So I see the connection between Ponyboy and Scott. They're both smart. Where do you come into it? You're an idiot. A waste of time. Little buddy." Soda's face straightened.
"I'm their older brother. Their protector. They won't be hurt under my watch. I guess that's something I can say, but something you can't Dare." Soda said.
"Please. You let me kick Pony around for months," Darry spat. Soda was shocked at a certain word. MONTHS?! "And you let me get to Scott. You can barely protect yourself, how do you expect to protect them, Pepsi-Cola?" Soda was hurt by the affectionate names.
"I'll get stronger, I have to. I'm the oldest now, I should be the strongest. Pony and Scott have enough brains for all three of us. Scott's on the case of a murder and Pony helps me with the bills. I've been saving my pennies, so Pony will be able to go to school with Scott in September. He'll be so excited." Soda finished. Darry chuckled again. "Also, I think we'll be moving soon. There's too much pain in this place."
"So you love 'em that much?"
"Yeah, there great. Even though I'm not connected to Scott with blood like I am with Pony, I love him just the same. Unlike you did with us." Soda glared.
"So you read Pony's theme, eh?"
"Yeah, and after I read it I told myself that we were always treated equally by you, but I guess not."
"That's when it first started ya know," Darry started. Soda beamed. "That's the first time I beat him around, after I read his theme. You went out with Steve that night so you wouldn't be home till late. I. Was. Ruthless." One tear rolled down Soda's face. He went back upstairs and brought dinner to Darry. "I love burgers." he said.
"I hope you choke." Soda muttered.
"No you don't, and you know it. You're weak. You would be hurt if I choked on this and died and you know it." Soda picked up the glass filled with water and splashed it in Darry's face. "I wasn't thirsty, anyway." Darry said childishly. "What do you like about Scott the most?"
"That's gay." Soda muttered.
"No it's not, I know the conversations you would have with Pony about my admirable qualities and I remember the talks you had with me about Pony. If it's gay, then you're quite the faggot." Darry said. Soda punched.
"I guess maybe... it's his brains," Soda started. "He's probably a little smarter than Pony. He knows how to get the truth out of people. That's how he found out about you," Soda glared. "Yet he's still very deep. If you can bring that out of him. He's very loving."
"Heh. He's like you and Pony, right? Nope. That's me." Darry said finishing. Soda glared again. He got up and went up the stairs. Half way up he threw the glass plate at the floor. He pointed to the shattered remains.
"That's us."