The Curtiss's were all in their warm comfy house, barricaded safe inside away from the cold air.

Ponyboy was sitting on the kitchen counter strumming his guitar softly while singing, almost whispering with his eyes clothes. A content smile on his face.

His mom was sitting on a chair by him, seemingly mimicking Ponyboy's lip movements.

Outside in the living room was where the rest of the gang was, playing poker with Mr. Curtis.

"Two bit stop cheating," warned Dally.

"I'm not cheating Dal. It's called skill. Helps me beat my sister every time," countered Two-bit as he laid down a full house.

"Besides that's Soda's job". Steve stuffed a few chips in his mouth as he began to deal out the cards again.

Soda threw his buddy a glare as he got into it with Steve, Dally, and Two-bit. Johnny let out a chuckle as he watched his friends in contempt.

His four friends bickering and Darry and Darryl talking about Darry's big game coming up. Standing at 6ft, Darry was almost the same height as his dad, who stood about 6"3. Johnny got up in search of his best friend and Ileana. Johnny walked in the kitchen to see the two Curtiss's swaying back in forth in time to the strum of the guitar singing softly. Singing so softly that he couldn't even hear. Ponyboy was always so secretive about his musical abilities as Ileana had no problem singing in front of her family.

Johnny tapped his friend on the shoulder.

"What are you singing"?

"A song". Pony grinned at his friend, green eyes twinkling.

"I know that smartass. I can't hear you sing louder".

Pony bit his lip and looked out in the living room, then turned to his mom.

Ileana gave her son a smug smile and raised an elegant eyebrow.

He turned back to his friend.

"Don't worry about them. Just go".

Ponyboy gulped and started to play, hoping his mom would catch his drift and sing too.

Ponyboy started off. Johnny was feeling nervous and excited since he hasn't really heard his friend actually song before. He hoped it was good.

(Ponyboy/Illeana/both)

I like being independent
Not so much of an investment
No one to tell me what to do
I like being by myself
Don't gotta entertain anybody else
No one to answer to

Ileana started to join in with her song. As they continued playing the noise in the living room gradually slowed.

"Who the hell is that?" asked Steve.

"Shh" Dally shushed him. The gang heard a high pitched voice and a deeper voice, but not that much deep sing.

The gang filed into the kitchen to see what was going on. Dally, Steve, and Twobit sat at the table while soda leaned against the fridge while smirking. Darry was sending his brother a reassuring grin when he looked up. Darryl gazed at his wife and son in amazement and love.
But sometimes, I just want somebody to hold

Yeah sometimes, I want someone to grab my hand
Pick me up, pull me close, be my man
I will love you till the end
So if you're out there I swear to be good to you
But I'm done looking', for my future someone
Cause when the time is right
You'll be here, but for now
Dear no one, this is your love song

As the song was nearing the end their voices got naturally loud.

Two-bit had a grin on his face as he tapped his foot. Ponyboy was still nervous, but he managed. Sing first. He could vomit later. Ponyboy strummed the last chord as it rang throughout the house.

Whistles, cat calls, and applause filled the house. Ponyboy blushed and covered his face when he set his guitar down. Soda chuckled and wrapped his arms around his baby brother while telling him how lucky he was to have a great voice. Pony grinned and Soda kissed the top of his head.

"You sounded beautiful Ma". Soda gave his mom a hug. Darryl gave his son a gentle but firm hug telling him how proud he was of him. Pony's eyes lit up like the Fourth of July. After the compliments were over, the gang sang songs throughout the night. Darryl gave his wife a kiss and congratulated her.

"Way to go little buddy".

"Thanks Dar".

"Everyone, 99 bottles of milk on the wall!"

"Shut up Two-bit," said Dally. His ice blue eyes looked at Two-bit in astonishment as their argument escalated over song choices. Ponyboy looked at his family and thought about how lucky he was to have them.

Hey guys I hope you liked it. Review. The first one to review gets to tell me what one shot they would like in this story and I'll do, no questions asked. As long as it fits in the summary of this story. Any character in the C family or gang. The song dear no one by Tori Kelly. I just discovered her today. Check out the song please. Love you guys.

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