Ponyboy's Nightmare

Sodapop's POV

I woke up after getting kicked, rather hard I might add, in the shin. I quickly sat up, looking for an enemy. Seeing no threat, I looked to the right of me where my younger brother, Ponyboy, was sleeping. Or at least, was trying to sleep. He was thrashing around and whimpering. Another nightmare. I know it's not his fault he has these nightmares, but I wish I could take them away from him. They haunt him and I think the worst part is that he doesn't even remember what he dreams about. Is it mom and dad? Dally and Johnny? Being jumped and almost drowned? The church? There's so many things it could be. Maybe it's a mixture of all of them.

Suddenly, Ponyboy jolted awake and began to cry. At least it's better than the screaming. When he screams it wakes up Darry and some of the gang if they decide to stay, but like I said, none of this was his fault. I quickly wrap my arms around him and pull him into a hug. His sobs are muffled by my body and his tears run down my bare chest but at this point the only thing I care about is my baby brother.

"Shhh…Pony, it's okay. You're okay, baby. It's me, Sodapop. You're okay. Everything is alright," I whisper into his ear.

"Soda?"

"Right here, honey. I'm right here," I say as I rub my hand in comforting circles in his back.

"Sorry for waking you up," He apologizes.

"Hey, it's not your fault, okay? None of this is your fault. None of it. Understand?" The thought of him blaming himself makes me want to hug him and never let him go. It's those damn Soc's fault. If they hadn't jumped Pony in the park then Johnny and Dally would be alive. There wouldn't have been any fire, no murder, no pain. Ponyboy nods into my chest. We slide into a comfortable silence for a few minutes with him in my arms.

"I can't remember. Maybe if I did then it would be better? I wouldn't have to keep trying to figure out what freaks me out all the time," he says.

"Maybe one day you will. Or maybe you won't and maybe that's for the best. Some people's dreams you don't want to know about. Like for example, I really, really, really, don't want to know what Two-Bit does in his dreams with his many blonde friends." He laughs, and I'm happy to see it's genuine.

"Thanks, Soda," he says.

"No problem, kiddo. Now, let's get some sleep," I say as I wrap my arms around my baby brother. He curls into my chest and closes his eyes. I softly kiss his forehead.

"Love ya, Soda," he says.

"Love you, too, Pony. Goodnight."

"Goodnight."

Okay, I've gotten a few reviews already. I LOVE YOU GUYS, MY LITTLE BOOKWORMS! Thank you all for reviewing, it really means a lot. As promised, here is a story starring Sodapop. I hope you enjoy. Need a little favor...ideas for one-shots starring the Curtis brothers? It can be with Pony & Soda, Pony & Darry, Darry & Soda, all three of them, or they can each have their own little moments. Please brainstorm in the reviews section or private message me. Thank you so much!

Up next: Brother Hug

What happens when Ponyboy has problems at track with a Soc and his brothers comfort him? The story features all three of the Curtis Brothers. Enjoy.

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