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The school day passed by quickly. In a way, Ponyboy was dreading going to the movies with Two-Bit. What if it was awkward? He was sure it would be.

Another part of Ponyboy was excited about it. Really, this was sort of like…a date. Well, who was he kidding, his imagination was running—no racing—away from him. There was no way Two-Bit would date him.

Either way, he couldn't help how fast time went. Before he knew it, the final school bell rang.

He walked out of the long hallways out to the parking lot. The school was filled with chatter and excitement and party plans, as it was a Friday. This also made Pony lean towards the date idea…but it was also completely ridiculous. Right?

He saw Two-Bit's old strange-colored car in the parking lot. He walked towards it.

As he got to the window, Two-Bit motioned for him to get in. He obliged.

He got in, and Two-Bit started his usual chatter. He was probably going on about a movie, Ponyboy guessed.

"What?" he questioned. He looked out the window. They were nearing the movie place.

Two-Bit chuckled. "Was school okay?"

Ponyboy thought about it. "Yeah, I guess. Why didn't you go?" Everyone knew about Two-Bit loving school. He usually always went, but today he didn't.

Two-Bit hesitated. "I didn't wanna."

Pony said nothing.

They arrived at the movie house and Two-Bit hopped out. He quickly made his way around the car and opened Ponyboy's door.

A puzzled Pony looked up at him.

"After you, Madame," Two-Bit said with a chuckle.

Pony glared at him but got out.

"Thanks," he muttered.

They headed inside. There wasn't much of a line, so there was no need for small talk. The two silently waited until their turn.

Ponyboy went to get his wallet out, but Two-Bit stopped him. He paid for both their tickets.

Odd.

Two-Bit was cheap. He was always trying to get other people to buy him stuff so he wouldn't have to spend his own money.

Ponyboy looked at him questioningly.

"What? I can't pay for my date's ticket?" he asked with a grin. He started laughing, and led Ponyboy into the theater.

Ponyboy was bewildered. Was he serious? Or just joking around?

They sat down in the back.

The movie was good, but Ponyboy couldn't help but notice Two-Bit staring at him intently almost the entire time. He knew people liked to watch him watch movies because all of the emotions played out on his face, but he didn't like it. It was like someone reading a book over your shoulder.

They walked out of the movie house, and Two-Bit chattered about the movie. Ponyboy was surprised he had even paid attention.

They got in the car, which smelled of smoke and beer. Pony inhaled deeply; it smelled just like Two-Bit. He liked it.

Two-Bit looked at Ponyboy. He couldn't help the attraction he had to the boy. He knew it was wrong. Oh, it was wrong. Disgusting on so many levels.

One, Ponyboy was a boy.

Two, he was fourteen. Two-Bit was eighteen.

Three, Ponyboy was a boy.

He patted Pony's shoulder, lingering a little more than necessary. Pony looked at him and blushed.

Cute kid, he thought.

As he pulled his hand away, it "coincidentally" brushed against Ponyboy's cheek. It was soft, Two-Bit observed. So soft.

He laughed. "Well, that was fun, huh kid?"

Pony nodded, and they headed to the Curtis home.

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