Holy crap. 43 reviews and I only have 5 chapters. DAMN! :) Sorry for such a long wait! I was going to update yesterday but this happened:

Me: Oh Im going to go update! *goes to computer and logs on*
Father: Hey Ab's! Go get ready for softball!
Me: -_-...

So, I'm sorry for such a long wait. :( Thanks to all who reviewed, Favorited my story, and what-not! It was greatly appreciated. (:

Disclaimer: I don't own The Outsiders or the song numb.

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Can't you see that you're smothering me,
Holding too tightly, afraid to lose control?
'Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you.

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Two-Bit's POV

Another night getting of drunk at Buck's! I've been at Buck's every night, so far. I've been getting drunk more often than usual. Ever since the Curtis' brothers huge fight, all I've been doing is hunting action, finding blondes, and getting drunk.

I never go to the Curtis house anymore. They all hate each other and only ever yell or fight. I can't stand it. I mean, they used to love each other. I don't know really what went wrong. They were the only true family in Tulsa and now…I dunno.

I occasionally see Sodapop here at Buck's, but he's too drunk to remember seeing me. I didn't bother asking him how his brothers were. If he's here getting drunk, something went wrong with them.

I walked into the building and was greeted with the sweet smell of beer and the loud laughter from people. I went to the bar and got a beer, and chugged it down. I looked around and saw that this place was packed more than usual. I turned back to the bar tender and got a refill, and chugged that down too. I'm going to have a horrible hangover tomorrow, I thought vaguely.

Suddenly I heard people yelling and a couple of glass breaking. Great, I thought. Another fight. I grabbed a couple of drinks and went outside. I was not in the mood to get into a fight. I stumbled outside and sat on the ground and continued drinking beer.

This is the life, I thought happily. I looked around and saw two people talking. Great, drug dealers, I thought unhappily. I scooted closer to them, but kept my distance so they don't see me. I felt buzzed, but I tried to concentrate on their conversation.

"So, you want to go to New York with me?" one kid asked the other one. Oh, so they aren't selling drugs. Smart kids.

The other person hesitated, then gave his answer.

"Yeah, I'll go," they said. That voice sounds familiar, I thought, my eyes narrowing. Too familiar.

They said some things in a whisper so I couldn't hear them. They both shook hands and split up. One of the boys turned to where I could nearly see their face. I went wide eyed. It was Ponyboy! Or, it was a boy who looked just like him, which I highly doubt.

I kept low so he didn't see me. He walked off and soon I let out a breath I didn't even know I was holding. Why the hell was that kid going to New York? And who is he going with? I thought about running after him and asking him what the hell he's doing, but I decided against it.

Where the hell were his brothers? I guess they got into a fight and Pony's running away. This is just like when Darry hit Pony and he ran away with Johnny.

I sighed and went back inside. It's not my business, and I don't want to get mixed in with this. I better go finish getting drunk. Maybe I can forget about what just happened.

Pony's POV

After finally getting everything we needed, we were off. We decided we would take turns driving. I would drive first, then stop at a gas station and switch. We got money, but it won't last us long. Curly said once we get to New York he has ways we can get money. Hopefully a good way. Probably not, though.

Good thing I know how to drive, I thought. I don't know if I can trust Curly to drive and get us to the next stop, so I'm going to drive till I have to be forced to stop. I sighed and started up the truck, which I'm afraid to know how he got it, and we were off to start a new adventure.

I still feel like I'm going to regret this.

Darry's POV

I sighed and leaned back in my chair, exhausted. Pony's gone, and it's my fault. I regret everything I did. I hate myself for yelling constantly at Pony. Now, he's gone, and I can't do anything.

I want to look for him, but then I have this feeling I should wait and see if he comes back. He wouldn't want to replay the Windrixville incident, would he? Knowing him, he probably would.

Soda keeps pacing the room, then occasionally would look at me and give me the look 'We need to find him!' but I just shake my head. If Pony needs time to think, I'll give it to him. But I decided if he doesn't come back by morning, I'm going to find him. No matter how much a screams and begs, he's coming back.

I don't know where he could be. I hope he didn't go out of town. That would just put even more for me to worry about.

"Darry, come on! We gotta look for him," Soda yelled, sounding stressed out.

"Look Soda, I'm going to let him cool off. If he doesn't come back in the morning, we're going to find him. Got it?" I said strictly, trying to not raise my voice.

Soda just nodded.

"Now go get some sleep," I sighed.

He looked like he was going to protest, but I gave him the look. He sighed and stormed off to bed. I lay down on the couch and closed my eyes, trying to sleep. But I know I wouldn't sleep at all.

If I could do one thing right now, I would take back yelling and hitting Ponyboy.

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Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow, just caught in the undertow)

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Well, I updated! Yipee! Now I have a question. My cousin is on here and she wants to start a story, which is for The Outsiders. Its:

Waking the Demon.

Summary: Ponyboy was tired of his life; always being the good kid, the smart kid. He wanted a different reputation. He wanted to be known as the 'cool' kid' or the 'bad boy'. One night with Curlys Shepards gang changes his life, and now the bad side of him has awaken and taken over him.

Anyone interested in beta it? Message Forever Greaser Forever Golden. Thanks! Also tell me if its a good idea. She wants to write a story everyone will love. (:

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