.::I do not own The Outsiders::.

"Wait, I'm coming undone
Unlaced, I'm coming undone
Too late, I'm coming undone
What looks so strong, so delicate
Wait, I'm starting to suffocate
And soon I anticipate
I'm coming undone
What looks so strong, so delicate"

Darry exhaled noisily in disbelief after he heard Ponyboy's incident. He couldn't believe that his own brother Sodapop couldn't be more watchful. He was thankful thought with Dally hearing that he was the only one who actually looked out for him.

Ponyboy asked Johnny if he could take him outside the front yard saying he didn't like it when his brothers argued especially if it was his fault.

"No Pony it wasn't your fault, it was just an accident."

"Dally is also mad at me, he said he would kill me if I eveh did dat again."

Johnny rolled his eyes knowing very well that his friend Dally really meant no harm, he only acted like a heartless jerk sometimes to hide his true emotions. They went outside in the humid air, the sky was cloudy. Probably gonna rain, he thought kicking a small rock. Pony called for Pepsi wanting him inside also thinking about the rain, He's gunna get wet!

"Pepsi! Whewe awe you?"

The small kitten meowed stretching, Pepsi sat down swinging his tail. Pony patted its head saying, "Good boy...Good boy..."

Johnny sat on the porch stairs also patting it, liking the black spot it had on its back. Twobit and Steve, who were inside, walked out tired of the older brothers fighting.

"Never seen Superman so roughed up." Twobit said leaving.

Steve looked at Pony, "See what you did kid? Next time you watch it. 'Cause of you Soda's in a lot of trouble."

Ponyboy frowned sadly, "I said I was sowy alweady..."

Steve growled, "That doesn't cut it."

"You know what Steve? Duck you." Pony snapped annoyed.

Twobit barked out a laugh putting his hand over his stomach as he bended over, "Hahaha! Holy crap, the squirt really got you! Hahaha he said 'duck' instead of fu-"

Johnny interrupted, "Just cut it out man. It wasn't his fault. Ya heard already, somebody did it on purpose. Leave Pony alone."

Steve muttered to Pony, "Smart ass kid."

Sodapop finally got outside looking beat, "Hey guys."

Ponyboy stomped his way in the house mad at Steve for the blame, the poor boy already felt bad and for Steve to keep saying it was awful. Johnny shook his head, "Steve sometimes you really need to take it easy."

The greasers were left wide eyed at his words, Johnny went after Pony to try to cheer him up. Steve can be such an ass Pony's just a kid. He doesn't deserve that kind of treatment.

"What the hell happened?" Soda asked.

Twobit nodded towards Steve, "Ask the duck over there."

Steve said, "You have one hell of a smart ass brother."

Inside Ponyboy was crying in Johnny's arms, Darry was in the kitchen cooking but hearing his little brother's cries he hurried to check up on crying Pony. Johnny was explaining something to him.

"I told you already Pone, it wasn't your fault. C'mon don't cry. Steve was just mad, he didn't mean it."

Darry asked, "Why's he crying?"

"Pony feels like it's his fault you guys were fighting."

Pony sniffed, "I'm weal sowy Dawy, I-I dident mean to. Don't gwound Sodapop! Gwound me!"

Sodapop slammed the door open looking for the little kid, he spotted his brothers and friend inside his room. He rushed inside trying to keep his anger for Steve down. Ignorant asshole.

"Don't you listen to Steve Pony. He's just stupid. Nothins your fault, it was mine for not looking after you like I was supposed to." Soda exclaimed.

Ponyboy mumbled, "But-but its twue, I's sowy guys."

Darry stood up leaving the room suddenly. Pepsi meowed making its presence known, he rubbed himself against Pony's knees purring as if wanting to make him feel better. Young Curtis smiled stroking its fur slowly making the kitten shake in pleasure. Soda smiled, "See? Even Pepsi knows it ain't your fault," In a squeaky voice Soda said, "Yes Pony, I Pepsi agree with your big brother. Ain't he right Johnny?"

Johnny chuckled, "Whatever Pepsi says."

Then they heard grunts in the living room, Darry pushed Steve towards them in the room. Steve sighed loudly, he straightened himself staring at Ponyboy and through his gritted teeth he growled, "I'm sorry...It wasn't you're fault Pony."

Soda glared at him from behind Johnny. Twobit grinned finding this whole thing funny. Darry had given Steve a hard shove almost making him fall telling him in lethal voice to apologize. Steve not wanting superman's blows gave in. But only for Sodapop not the damn kid.

Pony shrugged, "Whatevew."

Steve's eye twitched, Son of a-, Soda grabbed his friend by the shoulder leading him away knowing it was a sign he would blow up. "Okaay then, I think that's enough for today. C'mon duck."

Twobit pursed his lips from laughing, Steve narrowed his eyes, "Shut up Sodapop!"

Darry smiled, "That went well...Anyway I think-" A burning smell was in air. "Oh crap!"

Darry ran out of there just remembering the chicken in the stove. Pony yawned, "Hey Johnny."

Johnny sat on the floor scratching Pepsi's chin, "Yeah?"

Pony seated his butt on his lap leaning against Johnny's chest, "Youw my bestest fwiend."

The greaser appreciated his words, nobody really talked to him like that which is why he loved Ponyboy, his words were sincere.

"And you're mine Pone. You dig ok."

Steve drove with Ponyboy in his truck taking him back home from his therapist's appointment. The hard feelings were gone after a couple of days. He didn't want to admit that he felt guilty for being a little too harsh.

They stopped at an ice cream place called, Oliver's. Wanting to make up for his unnecessary behavior, Steve thought it'd be a great idea for some ice cream. They seated themselves near the entrance, Pony looked out the glass walls while Steve ordered their sugary treat.

"So hows therapy working for you, kid?"

Pony thought for a moment, "She's weally nice. We talk 'bout my scawy dweams."

"What are yer dreams 'bout?"

"Some I don't wemember but thewe is always a shadow. He's weally scawy Steve."

"Tuff."

The waitress gave them their orders in a small glass bowl, Pony clumsily grabbed his spoon taking a portion of chocolate ice cream inserting it into his mouth joyfully. Steve dug in watching that Pony didn't make a mess.

"Thank you Steve for da ice cweam. Youw not such a big meanie."

Steve smirked, "And you're not such a brat after all."

A familiar voice was heard in the place, the waitress gave them their check. Steve put the money on the table trying to search for the person's voice. A loud giggle made Steve know immediately who it was.

'M-hmm, I love you too hun.'

Pony saw her. He was about to wave but Steve grabbed him trying to hide, "Just shut up kid, don't you dare say anything."

It was Sandy, she had her blonde hair loose behind her, she had a blue shirt with a brown skirt. They weren't able to see the guy with Sandy. Steve with Pony in his arms sneaked his away outside. He seated the kid inside, "You stay here you hear me? Don't leave the truck.."

Pony's eyes widened confused by this, "Ok."

Steve almost ran inside, his set upon her alone this time. The guy had apparently left her, she was angry.

"What the hell?!" her voice yelled.

Steve hissed furiously, "The fuck do you think you're doing?!"

Sandy turned around her face getting pale, "S-Steve? I-you-"

"You better start explaining now Sandra."

"It's not what you think!"

The people inside were staring at them, it had grown silent wanting to hear the whole commotion. Steve grasped Sandy by the arm going outside. Sandy stumbled forward as Steve folded his arms in front of his chest pissed off.

"Damn it Sandy, I never expected this from you."

"Steve please, don't tell Soda! Thi-this whole thing is a misunderstanding!"

Steve rolled his eyes, "Bullshit."

Sandy gulped, "Steve..."

"I'll give you two fucking options. One, you tell Sodapop or two, I tell him. It's your call." Steve glances behind her seeing Pony still inside his truck looking intently at both. Sandy gave up, "I'll tell him."

"You really fucked up Sandy." Steve left, Sandy pursed her lips blinking fast to not cry.

The truck past by her, Pony waved goodbye, she waved back forcing a small smile on her face, Steve scowled, the kid was right all along.

"You better not tell them who I am. I told you what can happen..."

The stranger held out a shiny new blade caressing the girl's cheek making her tremble from fear.

"I won't I promise! Just please don't hurt me."

He snickered, the girl backed away frightened. She had not seen this horrible side of him. At first the person had a mask on. with his natural charm the girl fell into his trap. Words, gifts and money ...she had her tied around his finger.

He had seen the recognizable person the second he and the kid walked inside, He escaped knowing the kid's friend would come back wanting an answer for her obvious infidelity.

This person had eaves dropped on the short conversation between her and the greaser, in the end they would ask for his name. He couldn't allow it, it was time to unmask his true self.

"That's my girl. Keep your mouth shut. Now leave."

The girl hesitated to leave, "I'm pregnant."

The stranger laughed, "You want me to believe it's mine? Knowing what kind of girl you are, sleeping with anybody who sweet talks to you, only God knows who that little shit's father is."

Turning his back on her she began sobbing landing on her knees feeling wounded.

"Oh baby, this is only the beginning of the end."

His hand tightened around the blade.

(Sorry for any grammar mistakes)