Darry pov
Finally, the weekend. Tomorrow was Saturday, and I was trying to think of something fun to do with the gang. As I was driving home, I saw a poster advertising that there would be a carnival in town for Saturday and Sunday. Maybe the gang would like to go to that. Who knows?
I pulled into the driveway, and got out of my truck. As I walked up the steps to the house, I wondered where the guys were. I went into the house, but found no one.
"Pony? Sodapop?" I yelled, but I didn't get a response. My heart started pounding faster. They were supposed to be home, yet they weren't. I walked quickly around the house, checking all the rooms.
All of a sudden, I heard shouts coming from the backyard. I recognized the shouts as voices of my brothers and the gang. I walked outside to see them running around; squirting each other with the old water guns we played with when we were younger.
Pony laughed as he squirted Two-Bit in the face, and quickly ran away from him. Everybody looked like they were having fun, even Dally. Their clothes didn't look too wet, but maybe I spoke too soon. Sodapop gently tackled Ponyboy to the ground, and while sitting on his stomach, sprayed him as Pony shrieked. I couldn't help smiling at them.
"Hey guys." I said, getting everyone's attention. They all looked at me while Soda got off of Ponyboy. Pony ran to me and hugged me around the waist.
"Hey baby. You look like you had fun." I said, referring to his wet hair and clothes. He smiled and nodded.
It didn't look like anybody had very wet clothes or anything, except for Pony. I'm guessing that he must have been ganged up on since he is the youngest and smallest.
"Hey Ponyboy, why don't you go change your clothes, ok honey?" I said to him, and he nodded, running into the house. I looked at the rest of the gang.
"I got some news to tell you. I'm gonna wait for Pony to come out, though." I said. The gang went into the living room, taking places all over the room. Soda, Steve, and Two-Bit sat on the couch. Dallas and Johnny took the floor, and I sat in my chair. Pony came into the room and sat on the floor, leaning against my legs.
"So Superman, what's this 'news' you wanted to tell us?" Two-Bit asked.
I told them about the carnival this weekend.
Everybody had their usual reactions: Dally and Steve showing no emotion, but if you knew them you could see the pleased look in their eyes. Johnny had a small smile on his face, being his quiet and silent self. Two-Bit was smiling his customary smile, and Sodapop was doing the same. Pony's eyes showed excitement, and for a few seconds you could see the little kid in him.
Later that night
It was a pretty uneventful evening. The gang was still over and all of us were watching TV. I was still in my chair, Steve was sitting on the arm of the couch, Two-Bit was sprawled out on the floor, while Johnny, Dally, Sodapop, and Pony took the couch.
Every once in a while, I glanced over at Ponyboy. It wasn't hard to tell that he was tired. He was snuggled into Soda, his head on Soda's chest. Also, Sodapop's arm was wrapped around Pony, holding him close. I could see Pony's eyes slowly closing, but they would still flutter open and I could tell he was fighting sleep. I think that everyone could tell that Pony was practically sleeping, considering that they were quiet for once.
I saw Ponyboy's eyes stop fluttering and close. His breathing relaxed and Soda shared a look with me. He sat there for a few minutes and then he slowly stood up and reached down, gently picking Pony up. All eyes focused on them, and Soda carried him to their bedroom.
Soda's pov
I carried Pony to our bedroom as he slept peacefully. I put him gently on the bed. I realized he was still in his jeans and shirt. I quietly went to our dresser, finding some good clothes for him to sleep in. I pulled off his jeans and slid the old pajama pants on him. I switched his shirt with a more comfortable one. He slept through all of it and I pulled the blankets up to his chin, kissing him on the forehead.
I walked out of the room, leaving the door cracked just a little bit. I wondered what would be coming tomorrow, and how the gang would be at the carnival. Two-Bit and cotton candy. Not a good combination.
I am so sorry that I haven't updated in so long! I was having major writers block, mixed in with family issues, mid-term exams (except those were in January) homework, and just everything else in-between. I know that it's no excuse, but I thank all of you how have been keeping with me! I hope that you liked it, because you might not get more anytime soon. (That's What She Said!) Sorry, I know a lot of perverted kids at my school. Thanks for reading! Please Review!