Alright guys! I want everyone to know that this one is from Sammy! There is no summary since he gave me a prompt and I just went from there!

Ages: All the same ages as in the book EXCEPT for Pony and Soda

Soda and Steve: 13

Pony: 7

Disclaimer: I don't own The Outsiders. SE Hinton will always own it!

Darry runs into the room.

Two-Bit runs into the room. Dally follows shortly after.

Dally: Aww man you already did everything!

Two-Bit: C'mon Blue, couldn't you have left somethin'!

Me: You guys can introduce the - *Whispers to Dally and Two-Bit who smirk*

Both: Sweet! Now, on with the story!

Darry's POV:

I reached out to grab the coffee cup in front of me. My tan finger wrapped around the handle immediately becoming warm. I lifted the cup to my lips and tipped it back, causing the coffee to spill into my mouth. I gently set the cup back on the table and inwardly groaned. My head was pounding from the hangover that I had gotten the night before. I knew fully well that at any moment my 7-year-old baby brother in everything but blood would walk around the house seeing if anyone else was awake.

I looked over to the living room, expecting to hear the sound of Pony's soft footsteps getting louder as he came closer to the kitchen. It was only slightly surprising when I was met with almost complete silence. It wasn't uncommon for the kid to come and find whoever's awake in the mornings since he isn't allowed to start watching TV until either Darry or Two-Bit were awake.

I chuckled softly to myself. I had always wondered what it was about the kid that made everyone so protective over him. He was almost like your typical kid greaser in my eyes. He wasn't completely aware of everything but he knows about the socs and what they did to us. It actually got to me when he said he met a nice soc. He's still too young to understand that most of those West Side rich kids aren't nice.

The sound of feet hitting wood filled my ears. I turned towards the living room and was met with the brown haired- green eyed, 7-year-old walking into the kitchen. He was still like a zombie but he was aware of everything around him. I chuckled softly when he walked over to the fridge and grabbed the door handle, pulling it open. He stared inside of the cold place for a moment before shutting the door and walking towards me. His eyes rested on the ground so I wasn't able to see his face.

"Hey kiddo! What's wrong? Are ya tired or somethin'?" He shook his head and looked up at me. His eyes were full of tears and his mouth was shut tight. Footsteps came from the stairs again. They were heavier this time. I looked up and saw Darry running towards Pony, a stern look crossed his features and he glanced my way. I couldn't help but gulp. You never want to get Darry ticked off, he was worse than a soc when they were drunk.

"Pony, come here." The boy did as he was told with only the slightest but of hesitation. I couldn't help but notice how kind Darry looked. He was so kind and sweet, his expression had become gentle as he handled Ponyboy.

I felt the ever too familiar pang in my chest. The only person who knew about how I truly felt for the oldest Curtis was Two-Bit. He never joked about it or hinted about it around anyone else in the gang. He knew all too well what my reputation meant to me and he knew I was ready to beat him black, blue, and red if he even dared to say anything about it to anyone.

"Hey Darry?" Darry only let out a small sigh and gave Pony a kind smile while he continued cleaning the young child up. "Do you love Dally?" My face became one of shock and I felt my cheeks heat up. I stared at Darry for a moment and noticed how his cheeks had heated up too.

"What brought that question baby?" Pony smiled and laughed. He turned around for a second and smiled at me before turning back to Darry.

"You're always talking about him to Johnny. You even told Johnny you really liked him!" Darry looked at the youngest Curtis in shock and my eyes widened. Before either of us had the chance to react however, Pony was already talking again. "Dally said he loved you too! He told Two-Bit!" Well that's it. I'm screwed, I thought before looking up at Darry who had stood up.

Darry's POV

"Dallas Winston! You weren't ease dropping were you?" Dally became as stiff as a board and anger was shining in his eyes. Ponyboy had long since sat at the table, a smirk settling on his features as he watched us. I paid no mind to Johnny and Two-Bit when they walked into the room. They both gave each other a look and gave Ponyboy a thumbs up. Though, oddly enough, Dally and I didn't seem to notice.

"I wasn't ease dropping! The thing is though, I was kind of shocked to hear you liked me." I stood straight and sent him a soft look. He had relaxed ever so slightly and his arm had fallen to limp noodles by his side. I gave him a soft smile and nodded my head slightly.

"Yeah I do. I didn't realize you felt the same way." He smiled and walked closer to me. We had forgotten about the other people watching from only a few feet away. He grabbed my waist and placed his forehead on mine. A smile crossed over his features, his eyes shining with something that I had never seenin them before.

"Dall wha-" His lips closed around my own. Our lips moved in sink as we moved closer together. I could feel his heat radiating off of his body. I could feel him smiling every so often.

When we parted ways he gave me a smirk and slipped a ring onto my left hand, a sign that only showed two people were together.

"Darry, will you be mine?" I gave him a smile and nodded my head. He wrapped me in a tight hug. The two of us turned around when we heard the sound of clapping in the room. I blushed slightly and faced every member of the gang.

"Finally, I thought this would never happen!" I stared at Soda in shock and Steve. Their fingers were interlocked and Steve placed a kiss on his cheek. Ponyboy was smiling and jumping in his seat. He stood up and ran over to Dally, giving him a massive hug.

"Yay, yay, yay!" I laughed at his enthusiasm. Dally picked him up and held him on his waist. Pony's arms were in the air as he started whooping. Everyone broke out laughing at the youngest antics, his joy filling the room and making the mood lighter.

"Looks like things just got better for all of us." I turned back towards Dally and smiled. He handed Pony over to Two-Bit who just squeezed Pony slightly.

"Yeah", I said, "Things just got a whole lot better."

Two-Bit: Sweet! That was awesome!

Dally: Don't go gettin' any ideas!

Two-Bit: I won't!

Me: Just introduce this already will ya!

Two-Bit: This little piece is in the same timeline!

Dally: You better enjoy it!

Me: They've kind of taken over my work space. So I hope you guys enjoy! See you whenever I update again!

There were three boys sitting in the living room. An 8-year-old Ponyboy sat on Dally's lap with Darry sitting next to them. The couch was filled and they sat and waited for Soda and Steve to get home from their date. They were almost an hour late and it was worrying the couple sick. They were watching the clock and with every passing minute they became more and more worried.

After another five minutes had passed both of the boys walked into the room, each holding something in their hand. Soda was holding the arm of a stuffed bear and Steve was holding a small box. Neither of the two seemed to notice the angry looks they were being given, only the youngest boy falling asleep in Dally's arms.

"Where have you two been? We told you both to be home by 11!" Soda cringed slightly and glanced over at Dally and Pony who were resting on the couch. Dally was sending glares their way and they both flinched when they met Darry's gaze again.

"We'll explain in the kitchen. We have to wrap these." Steve's voice was almost a whisper. The two oldest boys gave each other a look before nodding their heads.

"Alright then." Dally placed Pony on the couch who looked up slightly before getting comfortable again. Darry and Dally followed the two boys into the kitchen where they proceeded to wrap the presents.

"We were late because we had stopped by the store on our way home. We've been saving up money so we could buy these for Pony." Unbeknownst to them, at the mention of his name Pony had gotten up and started walking towards the kitchen.

"We can forgive you this once", Dally sent them both small smiles. He turned his head to the kitchen doorway and saw Pony standing there, his left hand clenched into a fist.

"Hey Pone", Soda said softly,"I got this for ya." Pony eyes the gift suspiciously before taking it and slowly open it. When he saw the bear he ripped open the bag and held it to his chest. Dally wrapped his arm around Darry's waist and smiled.

"This one's from me", Steve said in an equally soft tone as he handed Pony the box. Pony ripped it open and took out the box. He threw the lid off of it and gasped. A simple cross with rounded edges and Pony's name across the horizontal line sat in the box. Steve reached out and took the box before proceeding to take the necklace out of it and put it on Pony.

"I love you big bros."He said before yawning. Darry picked him up and held him in his arms. He placed a gentle kiss on top of his forehead and turned to Dally who had gotten down on one knee. Soda and Steve shared a look and smiled at Darry who was still completely clueless as to what was going on.

Darry handed Ponyboy over to Steve before turning back to Dally.

"Darry Curtis. You are the most amazing person in my life", he reached out and grabbed a box out of his pocket,"I have loved you since the first day we met. You have been the most amazing thing to happen to me. That is why I want to know...", he opened the box and Darry stared at it in shock,"Will you marry me?" Darry crouched down and tackled Dally to the ground. Their lips met and Darry replied with a 'yes'.

The entire room broke out into cheers. Pony was smiling and jumping in Steve's arm. He gave a Steve a hug causing Steve to place him on the ground. He ran straight for Dally and wrapped his arms around him. Being too young to remember his parents the gang was the only family he had ever known. He looked at Darry as both a brother and a father.

"Yay! Dally's going to be my other daddy!" A silence filled the room. It was a silence that was filled with shock that soon turned into one of warmth. They all got into a group hug and smiled. They were all fully aware of the others who had entered the room.

"Things just became a lot more complicated." Darry and Dally turned to face Two-Bit. He spread his arm backward showing that both of the boys could join a hug.

That's where they found themselves the next morning. They were all cuddled up on the floor and Darry was wearing his silver engagement ring.