Ponyboy's First Date

Ponyboy's POV

I felt like a teenage girl. My brothers were literally running around the house, apparently "trying to improve my appearance," according to Two-Bit, who left as soon as he heard I was getting ready for my date. Yeah, that's right. I got a date. I took Darry's advice and asked out Melissa, a middle class girl. She said yes! Yes! She's really nice and very very very pretty with her long brown hair.

"Ponyboy, get in here!" I groaned and came out from hiding in my room. Darry was holding up two bottles of cheap cologne and Soda was sniffing each one, I guess trying to decide which one smelled the best.

"Which one?" Darry asked, spraying one at a time. They smelled exactly the same. I couldn't tell a difference so I just picked the left one. Soda glanced skeptically at it, so I pointed at the one on the right. Soda nodded vigorously. I rolled my eyes. Darry carefully sprayed me. I coughed.

"I thought it smelled good," Soda said.

"It does, just not when you're sprayed in the face," I said, glaring at Darry.

"Well, at least you'll smell good if you get some action," Soda said, grinning. My face burned bright red.

"Kidding!" He said. Darry looked at me. Please don't bring up "The Talk." I don't think I've ever had an awkwarder moment in my life. It was so embarrassing!

"Pony, you know what to do in case...right?" Darry asked. I glared at Soda. He only chuckled at my burning ears.

"Yes, Darry," I said, hoping the discussion was over. Thankfully, he didn't go into anymore detail. I glanced at myself in the mirror. My hair was still greased back, I wanted to be myself, I had on dark jeans, and a stain-free t-shirt. I thought I looked good. Sodapop whistled at me. Darry went to ruffle my hair but I ducked. I spent twenty minutes on it and I didn't want him messing it up. I glanced at the clock. 8:30. I had to get going. Melissa and I were meeting at the Nightly Double to see a movie, which started at nine.

"Hey, Darry, I gotta go now."

"Okay, buddy. Have fun and I'll pick you up at midnight," He said. I nodded and headed out the door.

Before shutting the door, though, I called out, "Thanks, guys. Means a lot," then skipped down the porch to meet my date. Man, I hope she wears blue. She sure looks good in blue.

Okay, guys I'm really, really, REALLY sorry I haven't updated. But I do have an excuse! My internet has been out these past few weeks and it just goes in and out at random times so yeah...I'm gonna try to update really quick, though, to make it up to you. Thank you so much for the reviews!

Up Next: Ponyboy's First Breakup

What happens when Darry talks to Ponyboy after his first breakup? Connects to Girl Advice and Ponyboy's First Date

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