Chapter 13- Tying Up

*** Darry's P.O.V.**

" SODAPOP PATRICK CURTIS WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG WITH YOU!!??" I yelled, nowing I'll probably do something I'll regret seconds later. Soda was sitting on the floor, with his dancing,wild eyes looking at me, it looked like he was going to laugh. I balled up my fist. I had to control my anger. My head was pounding with anger. I was confused, upset..I didn't know what to do. I looked at Pony. He was white and shaking. Poor Pony, he is probably has scared has me.

" What happened Ponyboy?" I said, trying to stay calm, but I knew it came out harsh. Pony shook his head.

" I walked into the room. When I got there I saw Soda put a..put a pill in his mouth. He has been acting this way ever since."

" WHAT!! I TOOK THE PILLS AWAY FROM HIM!!" I yelled. The next thing I knew I was searching through Pony and Soda's room. I went through Soda's stuff. I didn't find anything. I walked into the room and found Soda throwing cards around the room. What the hell was he doing?? Two-Bit and Steve were in the same place I left them. Bravely Pony was trying to stop Sodapop.

" Get away from me Horseboy!!" Soda yelled. Pony almost started to cry. I couldn't take it anymore!!

" Get me some rope Steve." I said while walking over to Soda, and grabbing him. He was wild. Steve didn't ask any questions and went outside to find rope.

" What are you going to do Darry? Hit me like you did before?" Soda said while calming down a little. A rage of anger rushed over me that I couldn't control. I ended up punching Soda across the face. I still had him in my grip though, waiting for Steve. I think I knocked Soda too hard, cause he looked like he was going to pass out. I told Pony to get me a chair. With no luck Soda started up again. Damn, how long does that shit last? He tried to get away from me, but I was larger than him,and kept control. Pony and Steve came back at the same time. I grabbed the rope from Steve, struggled to get Soda in the chair. But I managed to tie the rope around Soda and the chair. I knew this was dumb to do, but it was the only thing I knew that would calm him down, calm us down also. Soda went wild, kicking and screaming but couldn't get lose. I was horrified. I never thought of Soda acting this way.

" Let me go!!!" Soda yelled. I thought maybe I can try to talk to him calmly.

" No Sodapop!! You crossed the line this time!!" I said. Soda was just sitting there taking heavy breaths. Maybe we can talk to him now, all though he is still half stoned.

" Soda why did you do this?" I asked. Soda looked at me.

" Why did I do this? Darry leave me alone, I'm doing you a favor!" Soda yelled. Did me favor? I felt a chill in my body. I didn't know what to do. I felt like crying, but knew I couldn't do that. I looked at Steve and Two- Bit.

" Maybe you guys should head home now" I mumbled. They shook there heads, and went out the door. I wished they didn't see Soda like this. It is probably hurting them as much as me and Pony. I looked at Pony. He was still shaking.

" Pony..maybe you should go to bed now" Pony looked at me,startled but didn't ask anything and went into his room. Soda was staring into space.

" Soda....."

" Leave me alone" he said through his teeth. I shook my head. I didn't know what to do. I was suppose to take care of him. I'm suppose to know whats wrong with him. But no, this time it's different. Soda is changing, something is wrong with him. Something he is not telling me, something he doesn't want me to know.



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