Sorry about the writer's block! Inspiration hit! Here's an update!
Johnny's POV
The gang was sitting around the living room, listening intently to Soda telling the awful story. I sat numbly on the couch next to Pony, who was squished between me and Soda. Darry was standing beside Soda, Steve was lounging in a chair, and Two-Bit was on the floor.
When the story was finished, all hell broke loose.
"Those damn…" Steve began calling the Socs every unprintable name in the book. Two-Bit snarled and asked, "Johnny, Pony, are you two okay?" We both nodded mutely, and Pony mumbled, "Like Soda said, he and Darry got there just in time."
Darry sighed, "Now, down to business. Clearly, we need to protect Johnny and Pony. Those Socs will probably be looking for revenge."
"Revenge for what?" a voice came from the door. It was Dally. We all looked around awkwardly before Darry said, "Well…"
Dally looked at us and glared. "What ain't ya telling me? Johnny?" I looked down and mumbled, "The Socs are gonna be looking for revenge against me and Pony."
"Why?", he demanded. Dar sighed and retold the story. Dally didn't react well.
"I'll kill those fuckin…" he snarled, and added a few colorful words after fuckin. Before he could run out the door, though, Darry stopped him.
"Dally, we can't go looking for a fight right now", Darry said sternly. "They don't need more fuel for their fire. If we attack them, we are putting everyone at a greater risk."
Dally looked murderous, "Are we just gonna let them get away with this, then?"
Soda stood up, "Dar and me already took care of the ones who hurt Johnny and Pony. We have to worry about protecting them, but if the Socs attack again, then we counter." Soda wrapped an arm around Ponyboy, who was watching his brother with concern. I guess he wasn't used to seeing Sodapop this angry.
Dally plopped down next to me. "You okay, kid?" I nodded my head at him and tried to smile.
He sighed, "Fine, then. You better be right about them, Dar."
But even Superman didn't look so sure.
Pony's POV
As the gang sat around planning strategies for protecting ourselves, I glanced up at Soda, who looked tenser and madder than I had ever seen him. I remember the way he and Darry had come burst through like superheroes last night. If they hadn't… well, I'd be dead and Johnny might, too.
I stood up, "I'm going to get something to eat. Will you come with, Soda?" I turned to my big brother, who smiled sweetly, "Sure, Pone."
When we entered the kitchen, I took a deep breath and asked, "You okay, Soda?" Soda looked up at me, and sighed. "Not really, Pony. My BABY BROTHER was almost KILLED last night, so…" He shrugged and wrapped an arm around me. "You know that me and Darry are gonna be stuck to you like glue for a while, right, kid?"
I sighed. Great…
I know it's small. I promise it'll get better when school lets out. Til then, I gotta focus more on my grades, but I have a million ideas for the summer! Stay Gold!