A/N: I am so sorry this Chapter took so long but I needed to figure out which way the plot should travel. It's a short one but it worked better than the three other Ch.11's that I wrote. So enjoy and thank you everyone for reading and reviewing!

Sodapop's p.o.v

When I woke up I couldn't remember where I was. All I knew was that I had two pairs of arms wrapped around me. The memories of the night before slowly drifted back and I relaxed. My brothers were still hugging me close and for once in a long time I felt safe. Ponyboy had curled into me like he usually did and I held him close. Darry had one arm wrapped around my waist and my head rested on the other.

I looked at Darry's alarm clock that had 10:30 shining in red numbers. With a yawn I got out of bed, being careful not to wake the other two, and went to the kitchen to start breakfast. I started up the coffee pot for Darry and started to make some eggs. I remembered that I still had to get Darry's birthday present. I just hoped he wouldn't be too annoyed with me.

"Hey Soda?" I turned to see a very groggy Ponyboy standing by the door way.

"Yeah Ponyboy?"

"You need any help with that?"

"Nah, you should probably get dressed though." He nodded and went to our room to change.

Darry came out of his room already dressed and gave me a quick hug before getting a cup of coffee for himself. Pony walked back in and hugged Darry and Darry held him there for awhile. I couldn't help feeling jealous of both of them. The way Darry got to hold Ponyboy close and the way Pony could wrap his arms around Darry and rest his head against him. I pretended not to notice.

I soon finished making each of their breakfasts and put the full plates on the table. They both dug in while I started to wash the pan and spatula, I wasn't that hungry so I didn't eat anything.

"Hey Darry?" I asked.

"Yeah Soda?"

"Could I hang out with Steve today?"

"Uh yeah sure, just be back by curfew."

"Thanks!" I yelled and ran out the door, then ran back inside to get dressed and get on my shoes before leaving again.

I wasn't actually going to hang with Steve today, he had to work, and I had to pick up Darry's present. I just hoped that the store still had it. It was Saturday and the streets were filled with cars. Mostly middle aged shoppers but there were some Socs bookin' around in tuff mustangs trying to look bad ass. Probably trolling for chicks, I didn't give 'em much mind. When I finally did get to the athletics store my feet hurt from walking so long but it was worth it. I told the store clerk what I wanted and I paid him for it. I had pre-ordered the gift so they wrapped it for me. The clerk looked a little mad at me for picking it up late but I tipped him extra so he wouldn't give me trouble.

I left the store feeling proud of myself. Pony and I had agreed on a cost limit for our gifts and I knew that we both spent the same amount. I still couldn't believe the price Pony had paid on those chocolates but I guess imports cost extra. I knew it was worth it for Darry's Birthday.

I finally made it home and I went straight to the couch to lay down for a bit with Darry's present resting on my chest. Just so my feet could rest. Ponyboy walked in, dressed in a gray t-shirt and jeans. His hair was wet so I knew that he had taken a shower. He looked at me smiling and then looked down at the gift wrapped box sitting on my chest.

"What's that?"

"Darry's birthday present."

"Aren't you a little late with that?"

"Yeah well better late than never, right?" I grinned and he grinned back.

Someone had left the television on a black and white sitcom. We were lucky that Dad had bought us a color television to replace the black and white one that broke from a power out. He had saved up for months because the gang enjoyed watching cartoons on Saturdays, Two-bit still did but the rest of us were usually doing other stuff now.

Ponyboy stretched and yawned reminding me of how tired I felt. I wondered how long we had stayed up last night but I had a feeling that it was around two in the morning.

"Hey Ponyboy?"

"Yeah Soda?"

"Where's Darry, doesn't he have the day off?"

"He's getting groceries."

"Oh."

We watched television some more but I soon drifted off while lying on the couch.

Johnny's p.o.v.

Dally and I had woken up fairly early and were walking around town looking for something to do. It was kind of chilly for fall but I wasn't going to complain. Dally hadn't said anything since we walked out of the Curtis's house and I could tell he was tense. His hands were jammed in his pockets, he kept glaring while he walked, and he was chewing on the Cig he was smoking. I just hoped it wasn't because of me but it probably was.

"What the hell are we gonna do Johnny?" I jumped a bit at the hoarseness in Dally's voice.

"I-I don't know." And I honestly didn't, I hardly knew what he meant.

"Wanna see a movie?" He still held a stern look on his face, so I could tell he didn't really feel like going to the movie house.

"Yeah, got nothing better to do." He nodded and we kept walking.

The Movie house wasn't far from where we were so it was a short walk. We snuck in the back and got some good seats. Dally left for a minute to get us some cokes and the movie started. I cringed when the slasher film started, I forgot it was playing today and I ain't into the gory stuff. A girl was running and screaming away from something. I flinched when the blood splattered on the screen. There was some commotion by the theater door and I ducked down in case it was the security looking for people who snuck in. I looked at Dally who didn't seem to notice. A hand landed on my shoulder and I flinched lower into my seat.

"What do you think your doing hear you damn greaser?" I looked up to a soc, what made it worse was I recognized the Soc from Bob's pack.

"And what do think your doing you fucking Soc?" Dallas bit back, his blue eyes blazing while he stood; Dallas was an inch taller than the Soc.

"Th-this is between me and him Winston." He stuttered back, I could see him sweating in the movie screen light.

"You got some nerve thinking you can walk over here, why don't ya just walk on to your nice pretty car before I break your face?" Dally said, cracking his knuckles.

"Y-you're the one with nerve." Now he's done it.

"I said move it Princess!" Dally yelled and took a swing at the Soc who tripped over himself and ran out of the movie house.

I sighed in relief and smiled when Dally ran his fingers through my hair.

"Ain't no one gonna touch ya Johnny-cakes." I blushed. "Now let's get outta here." I nodded and we left with our cokes.

The daylight hurt my eyes and I had to blink several times before my eyes adjusted. Though I wished that I didn't see what came next. The Soc from before was coming towards us with the three other well built guys.

"Would ya guys just piss off?" Dally yelled at them, only making things worse.

"Nah, ya see we got a proposition." Said the Soc on the left, he looked to be almost as tall as Darry.

"Well let's hear it." Dally spat back; I made sure to keep my mouth shut.

"How 'bout a rumble? Greases versus Soc's, winner gets to keep the kid who killed Bob." I could feel the blood drain from head and into my heart that hammered against my ribs.

"Not a fucking chance!" Dally looked ready to kill all of 'em.

"Then we're taking him now." Another one of them yelled.

Dally hid me behind his back as the four Socs got ready to pounce on us.

"Hey, hey hold on," the Socs paused at Dally's voice "It's gotta be a skin fight, no weapons, that's gonna be the rules."

"Too bad, you missed you're chance we want the kid now." They took a step forward and we took a step back.

"Either you agree or me and my friends inside are going to break every bone in your body" Dally's bluff seemed to work and the Soc's paused, looking at each other, I knew they made their decision.

"Fine, the rumble's at the usual place next Saturday, no weapons."

Dally nodded and the Soc's left in their Mustang. I started shaking and closed my eyes when Dally rested his arm over my shoulders. I buried my head into his chest as he held me close, feeling tears starting to fall even with me trying to hold them back. I didn't want to think about what the Soc's wanted from me.

"Shhh Johnnycakes you're gonna be fine, it's gonna be fine." I wished I could believe him.

Ponyboy's p.o.v

Two-bit and Steve showed up after Soda fell asleep. I got an old book from my room to re-read and sat in the arm chair. Steve looked tense and Two-bit was less goofy but I guessed it was because of something that happened while they were drinking. Two-bit ruffled Soda's hair, waking him up and Soda swatted away his hand.

"What's with the present sleeping Beauty, it ain't my birthday yet." Said Two-bit with a grin on his lips.

"It's for Darry; I wasn't able to get it to him sooner." Two-bit nodded at his reply and Soda sat up so that the other two could sit down on the couch.

We didn't have a lot of furniture so if the whole gang was in the house it meant someone was sitting on the floor. No one really minded because we were still in each others company in our house.

I heard the engine of Darry's old ford pull into the drive way and I went outside to help Darry bring in the groceries. He had a bag in each arm so I gave him a quick hug before grabbing the last grocery bag from Darry's truck. He kissed me on the forehead before closing the truck door.

"Are the rest of the gang out of the house?" He asked.

"No Soda, Steve, and Two-bit are here."

"Shoot, I was hoping to have you for myself today." I blushed and he chuckled a bit before we went inside.

After we packed the groceries away Soda came into the kitchen with Darry's present.

"Here Darry, I know it's late and everything but I still want you to have it." Darry looked a bit confused but still tore open the wrapping.

Inside was a box and Darry opened that to get his present out. It was a professional looking football with a wild grizzly tanned into the hide. Darry grinned, saying thanks to Soda while ruffling his hair. Soda got a certain look in his eye and hugged Darry. I didn't know what it was but I knew I had seen the look before. I guess it was something to think about.

"It really is great Soda, but what's with you two associating me with bears?" Darry asked, Me and Soda looked at each other and cracked a grin.

"Because you're like one!" We both said, and then we charged at him.

Darry caught Soda but I got at Darry's ribs and tickled him there. He flinched away and Soda was able to free himself from Darry's grasp and help me tickle him. Then Darry caught me with my back pressed to his chest and they both tickled me there.

"Soda you traitor you're supposed to be on my side!" I yelled before giggling.

Before I knew it they had me on the ground laughing so hard that there were tears in my eyes. Then me and Darry ganged up on Soda and did the same thing to him. He was begging and pleading between bits of laughter. The three of us fell on top of each other in a giggling pile. We picked each other up once we calmed down and wiped the tears from our eyes.

"That was good." Soda said, me and Darry agreed.

Soda kept rubbing at his ribs and I wondered if we were being to rough on him. Darry noticed to and looked worried to. Soda smiled almost shyly at our concerned looks.

"It's not that bad guys, just a little sore." He said.

"Let me have a look and then we'll decide if you're okay." Soda nodded at Darry and let him lift his shirt to look at his ribs.

I felt a little jealous of Soda that he had Darry feeling at his ribs but I let it pass. Though I thought it was strange that Soda was blushing, he never used to be embarrassed about showing his body. In fact Darry would sometimes have to give Soda heck for lying on the couch after a shower with his towel falling off. I licked my lips at the thought then blushed feeling confused. I was supposed to think of Darry like that, no one else.

"Mind if I go outside to smoke?" I asked hoping a smoke would calm my nerves.

"Sure Pony, this won't take long." replied Darry and I saw Soda cringe when he touched a tender area.

As soon as I stepped on to the I lit up a smoke, I didn't feel right. Then I thought of the look Soda gave Darry earlier and I damn near dropped my cigarette. It was the same look that Darry gave me. It all became obvious to me, and I couldn't believe I hadn't figured it out sooner. The reason Soda hadn't told me who he liked was because I was with him.

I saw Johnny and Dallas walking up the drive way towards the house bringing me out of my thoughts. Dally looked worried and Johnny looked terrified, I knew something happened.

"What's wrong?" I asked.

"Come inside, we gotta tell the whole the gang at once." Dally whispered hoarsely and I knew that it was going to be really bad news.

A/N: What's going to happen to Johnny? What will Ponyboy do about Soda? Review if you want to find out! And next time I'll have a p.o.v from Two-bit or Steve because they were neglected in this chapter.