Chapter 19

Well, I'm back again with another exciting chapter. Pony gets to meet Courtney's parents! Wonder how it will turn out? Oh wait I'm the writer I know how it's going to turn out (lol) onward with the story.

Pony's P.O.V.

"Boy today was one of the longest days I've ever spent in my life. Two-bit came over about ten minutes after Darry and Soda left for work. Of course he didn't help me with anything, like I would expect Two-bit Matthews to help with chores. While I did dishes he did his favorite thing in the world grab a slice of chocolate cake, a bottle of beer, and sat in front of the T.V. with his favorite cartoon which of course was Mickey Mouse. However, he didn't miss an opportunity to cut some jokes about me meeting Courtney's parents later that night.

"So Pony." He said as I walked into the living room. "When is the wedding bells going to ring for you and Miss Courtney?" He started laughing I just rolled my eyes and headed back into the kitchen. He followed me still laughing "Oh come on now Pony, I'm just messin with ya. You and Courtney make a very nice couple." Two-bit complimented.

"She sure keeps you in line though doesn't she Two-bit?" I grinned as he looked down he knew it was true. Ever since Courtney has been around Two-bit has been more in tune with his manners. No joke he doesn't curse as much and he hardly ever drinks when he's around her. The whole gang is completely different when they are around her. Steve hardly curses or rags on me when he's around her. Soda is complete gentleman manners and all. As for me I don't smoke as much which is odd for me because I am the "smoke fiend" of the Curtis family but I have toned down quite a bit since Courtney has been around me. She's something special and I don't want to lose her.

"Hey, Pony woo hoo Ponyboy are you there?"

"Huh" I snapped out of my trance and noticed Two-bit waving his hand in front of my face.

"Glory kid you sure get out of it when you get to thinking. Do you want to go to the movie house and catch a movie kinda take your mind off things?" Two-bit asked.

"Sure." I said a movie always puts me in a good mood and it will ease some of the anxiety off my mind."

"Great." Two-bit said as he put his arm around my shoulder as we headed out the door.

The Curtis House 6:40 P.M.

"I was in the bathroom giving myself the once over. I borrowed a nice shirt from Soda and I found a pair of nice pants in my closet. I still greased my hair back as usual I think Courtney likes it with my hair greased back and I am a greaser. Darry let me borrow some of his nice smelling cologne it did smell real nice. As I was giving my hair one last one through with the comb Soda popped up at the door.

"Are you done yet Casanova?" Soda said grinning.

"Yes, I'm finally ready." I said smiling back. "Thanks for letting me borrow your shirt Soda."

"No Problem, little buddy." I'm happy to help you get spruced up." Soda said grinning again and walking to the living room and found Darry sitting in his armchair looking at me.

"Wow, Pony you sure clean up nice." Darry said smiling at me and Soda let out a low whistle to tease me."

"Thank you, I'm so nervous though." I admitted looking down.

"Hey Pone, Don't worry about it so much. Just lay on some of that Curtis charm." Soda said putting his arm around me.

"Yeah, don't worry so much about it just be yourself and you'll be fine Darry said encouragingly.

"Thanks, Soda and Darry you are the best brothers ever." They both smiled at me and Darry was reaching into his pocket.

"Hey Pone, here is some money so stop by the flower shop and get your lady something special." Darry said as he handed me some money from his wallet.

"No Darry I can't take this, we can't afford for you to be giving me money." I protested.

"Aw Pony, don't worry it's okay I want you to take this and get her some special flowers. I made alittle extra this week anyway."

"Darry if you made extra this week you should spend it on yourself." I protested.

"Pony, I'm okay I want you to have this money. You know I wouldn't give this to just anyone, but Courtney is a special girl. I can see how happy she makes you and you make her happy as well. So I want you to have this money." Darry insisted.

"I honestly couldn't believe it. My brother understood how I felt and he was willing to give money out of his own pocket to me so I could get Courtney some nice flowers. I suddenly hugged him.

"Thanks, Darry you are the best. I'll pay you back when I can."

"Don't worry Pone you don't have to pay me back. I gave it to you cause I love you and I love how happy you have been lately."

I walked to the door "C-ya guys later."

"Bye have a great time Pony." Darry and Soda both said as I walked towards the sidewalk. I went by the flower shop and got Courtney a red rose. I realized I had enough to buy another one so I bought her mother one too.

The Brown House 7:00 P.M.

I was standing outside the door I had just knocked on it and was waiting for someone to answer. When the door opened I saw Courtney and she looked so beautiful, she was wearing a beautiful blue long sleeved shirt and a nice skirt to match come to think of it her outfit looked like the one Cherry Valance wore the night we met at the drive in. Courtney is 100 times prettier then Cherry is I thought to myself as she smiled at me.

"Hi, Pony come on in." She greeted me sweetly. I smiled back at her and stepped in. Her house was so nice as soon as you step in the door you see the staircase to your right if you look on the room on the left you see a beautiful dining room. If you look straight from the door you see a hallway with pictures leading to another room it was just nice."

"You're house is real nice." I complimented.

Courtney looked at me smiled and said "Thank you your house isn't bad either." I looked at her like she was nuts. Our house was just crappy it really was. I didn't say anything. I saw two people walk up towards Courtney and they smiled at me.

"Mom, Dad I would like you to meet Ponyboy Curtis." Courtney said. They looked at me and Mr. Brown extended his hand.

"Nice to meet you Ponyboy." I took his hand to shake it. "Nice to meet you Mr. Brown." Mrs. Brown smiled at me "So you're real name is Ponyboy?"

"Yes, Ma'am." I said smiling I was proud of my name.

"Well, it is a very lovely and unique name." Mrs. Brown said smiling. I liked her a lot she reminded me of my mother.

"Oh, I almost forgot I said turning to Courtney this is for you." I said handing her the rose

"Aw, thank you Pony that is so sweet." Courtney said giving me a hug. I turned red and I could see her parents chuckling to themselves. I walked up to Mrs. Brown "This is for you also." I said handing her the second rose. She looked shocked for a moment but then gave me that gentle smile. "Thank you so much Pony." She then looked at Courtney with a smile. "Mr. Brown chuckled as he said "What, I don't get a rose?" We all broke out laughing.

"Oh, Brian stop that." Mrs. Brown said playfully slapping her husband. It was odd they reminded me so much of my parents.

"Well, I hope you kids are hungry dinner's ready. I made pot roast is that okay with you Ponyboy?" Mrs. Brown asked.

"Oh, I love Pot Roast which was the truth Darry and Soda didn't know how to make it so we'd never had any since mom and dad passed away.

They all were sitting down eating the Pot Roast which was the best Pony had ever tasted.

"So Ponyboy tell us about yourself." Mr. Brown said.

Ponyboy told them about how his parents died in the auto wreck and how Darry got to take care of him and Soda as long as they stay out of trouble and all the other things when he was finished he looked around and noticed that everyone looked sad.

"Oh, you poor dear I'm sorry." Mrs. Brown said.

Ponyboy didn't want them to feel sad on his account. "It's okay really me, Darry, and Soda get along great." Ponyboy smiled and Mr. And Mrs. Brown smiled back.

"Uh, Pony maybe we should get that project done now." Courtney said nudging him.

"Okay, Mrs. Brown I have to say that was the best Pot Roast I have ever had in a long time." Pony said smiling.

"Thank you Ponyboy." Mrs. Brown said smiling.

Courtney and Ponyboy went upstairs to her room and he couldn't believe how many books she had.

"You like to read huh? Ponyboy asked. Courtney smiled and walked over to her bookshelf. "My favorite is Robert Frost." She said.

"Mine too I love his work." Pony agreed.

After a few minutes Courtney broke the silence.

"Pony"

"Huh" he said looking at her.

"I'm sorry about your parents." She said so concerned and sad that Pony had to go hug her.

"Courtney it's okay really." Pony said as he held her.

"I just feel so bad that you had to go through that. I wouldn't know what to do if something like that happened to my parents." Courtney said. "You are really strong Pony."

Ponyboy, didn't think he was strong at all but it was in the way that Courtney said he was that gave him strength. Which is why he needed to get his feelings out to her tonight? After Courtney had settled down they finished their project and after a half an hour they were finally done.

"Doesn't it look great?" Courtney asked Ponyboy.

Ponyboy smiled "We will defiantly get an A for sure."

They headed downstairs and saw Courtney's parents in the family room. Her mother was knitting and her father was watching T.V. they both looked up when they saw them.

"Did, you kids get your project done?" Mrs. Brown asked.

"Yes, mom we did." Courtney said.

"I guess I should be heading home now." Ponyboy said.

"Oh, Ponyboy wait a minute." Mrs. Brown said getting up and going into the kitchen. Ponyboy looked puzzled for a minute. A few minutes later Mrs. Brown came out with some wrapped up plates.

"I made you this to take home to you and your brothers to eat. It's some left over pot roast with vegetables biscuits and some desserts.

"Thank you Mrs. Brown my brothers will really appreciate this." Ponyboy said smiling.

"You're welcome Ponyboy, you are such a nice polite young man." Mrs. Brown said.

Mr. Brown went over to Ponyboy "It was nice meeting you. You are a fine young man and I'm glad my daughter found you." Mr. Brown said smiling.

"Thank you Sir, it was nice meeting you too."

"Ponyboy you are welcome here anytime. I would love to meet your brothers to." Mrs. Brown said.

"Alright I'll tell them that Mrs. Brown you have a goodnight." Ponyboy said as he followed Courtney out the door.

"Your Parents are something else." Ponyboy said to Courtney.

"They sure are and I know they like you." Courtney said smiling. Ponyboy turned red. They were silent for a minute

"Courtney, I have to tell you something."

"What is that Pony?" Courtney said looking at him.

"I know I've only known you for a few months but since the first time I saw you at the movie house that night their was something about you that I loved and the more I was around you I got to see what a very sweet and kind person you are. I love being around you more than anyone. I guess what I'm trying to say is that I love you and will you be my girlfriend"?

Courtney was shocked for a moment and then she smiled and said "Of Course Pony I will be your girlfriend I love you so much." She said smiling.

Ponyboy was shocked and happy that he took her in his arms and kissed her deeply. "I love you goodnight." Ponyboy said as he walked down the stairs and towards the sidewalk.

"I love you too Pony." Courtney said. He smiled at her and walked down the sidewalk. Courtney looked after her boyfriend her eyes filled with so much love. The stars shone brightly that night.

Pony got up to his house and opened the door he found Darry and Soda looking at him.

"So, Romeo how did it go tonight?" Darry asked.

"Well, I'll tell you the whole thing while you eat some of this Pot Roast Mrs. Brown made.

Darry and Soda looked at each other in shock.

"Pot Roast are you serious?" Darry asked smiling.

"Serious as my heartbeat." Ponyboy said grinning.

"Well, guys what are we waiting for let's dig in." Soda said licking his lips. Pony and Darry just laughed and headed to the kitchen.

Well that was chapter 19 and my hands are tired. So please review please I worked so hard to please all my fans. C-ya ladyrose05