Chapter 6

Well here is another chapter in my story, thanks to all of you who reviewed. I really appreciate it.

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After Ponyboy had ran past Soda he went into his room, slammed the door, and Soda could hear crying coming from the other side. He saw Darry walk in the house, take one look at him and the closed door, and then sigh and walk into the kitchen. Soda wasn't sure what to do next he only was outside to catch part of Ponyboy's yelling but he did catch the look on Darry's face and he could tell it was ugly. He was feeling torn in two again by his brothers. These were the times he hated being in the middle. Unsure of what to do and which brother to go to first he decided to talk to Darry and let Pony cry and get the anger out of his system. So he went into the kitchen where he saw Darry just sitting.

"Hey Darry." Soda said trying to act as cheerful as possible. Darry gave a slight nod in return and Soda sat down next to him.

"Darry what's wrong? What happened?" Soda asked as he put his arm on Darry. Darry looked up at him and Soda saw something that never rarely happened Darry was crying. Soda did not even see him cry at their parents funeral he stood strong and firm like always, but to see him cry like this surprised Soda even scared him some.

"Pony hates me, he thinks I hate him. He doesn't want me in his life Soda. My kid brother hates me and thinks I am a monster." Darry said trying to keep fresh tears from welling up in his eyes.

Soda got out of his chair and gave his big brother a tight hug. "No Darry I don't think he hates you. I think Pony is going through a rough time right now in his life with the passing of Johnny and Dally. We don't know what kind of thoughts and things were going on in his head while he was up in the church, or watching Johnny die at the hospital, or watching Dally die crumpled under that street light."

"We all saw Dally die Soda." Darry replied.

"I know we did but Pony is much younger the rest of us. It terrified him seeing two of his friends die in one night. I don't even think he dealt with the grief of mom and dad's passing before all this stuff happened, with the horrible nightmares he has. You gotta remember Darry he's only fourteen years old."

"Soda I know he's fourteen, he's still a baby. That's why I'm hard on him all the time. One little mistake I make can alter his whole life. I love him and I want him to go to school and college. I want what's best for him."

"Darry don't ever think your not doing a good job with Ponyboy. I know if you didn't love or care about him you would have just placed in a boys home without a second thought. I know you are not the kind of brother to do that, you work your ass off and I am proud to have you as a brother. Pony is too, you just need to give him time to get through this. He'll open up and talk to us I am sure of it." Soda said

"Your right, I guess with all the grades Pony brings home and how grown up he acts I forget he is only fourteen. I'll try not to yell at him so much Soda. I want to help him."

"I know you do Darry, I want to too, and Pony will come around you'll see. Do you want me to start setting the table for dinner?" Soda asked giving Darry one of his crazy reckless smiles. Darry could not help but smile back. "Sure little buddy if you want to." When Soda was out of the room, Darry turned to the counter and started preparing dinner.

"I don't see how I do it, hell I'm just a kid myself."

I hope you like it I know it was a short chapter but I will make a longer one by the end of this week or weekend. If I'm not busy. I'll have more of Pony's thoughts next chapter! well keep reviewing

c-ya

-ladyrose05