Soda-
I woke stiffly from the couch, i pealed myself off and went into my room. I found that Pony wasn't in our bed, the window was open and a note lied on the table. I sighted knowing that Pony was struggling along and i didn't know what to do. This is how Darry once felt months ago when dealing with Pony. I sighted as i read the note, "Soda, i felt like i needed to get out. I just needed to clear my head- Pone".
I walked down the hall and gently woke Darry. Darry woke with a groan, "What is it?", he asked horsey. "it's Pone, he's gone but left a note. I knew Pony was lying to me when he told me everything was alright. Mr. Symes had called the house wanted to talk to Darry and I, as did Coach Briggs. I had found out what Pony was stressing out about. I had talked to Two-bit about that Cherry Valance and i knew that Pony was hanging around here. I hoped Pony would come and talk to me but he didn't
Pony-
I just couldn't take it anymore, too much had been swimming around in my head. This just takes the cake though, I like Cherry a lot but i found something out. I found out the reason she had taken my kiss and liking her hard, she was pregnant. Cherry Valance was pregnant, i hadn't slept with her so i not the father. Growing up kinda sucks when you need your older brothers but they have problems of your own.
The baby isn't mine, but neither is Cherry. I like her a lot and i've told her, but after thinking i don't want to be anything more than just friends. I will support her as a friend just not as a boyfriend. I can't take on the responsibility of someone who isn't mine. I'm just a boy, i am not ready to be a father.
I walked along the sidewalk kicking the can ahead of me. I heard it hit the ground each time i kicked it. Another thing was on my mind, I had written my theme months ago. Mr. Syme wanted me to enter my theme as a novel for the Young Writers of America Contest while Coach Briggs wanted me to be his star sophomore track kid. In the meantime , my principal wanted me to try some advanced class work to see where i actually placed. He wanted to show me off as one of his smart kids. I didn't like the attention, I felt like i couldn't go to Soda.
For once in my life, i actually felt like going to Darry would be a better plan. Darry could give me sound advice over these struggles i've been having. Soda , the brother i had always gone to had way too much on his plate. But i knew i couldn't go to Darry right now. Darry hadn't come to terms that if and when he walks again, he will never be able to have the same strengths.
The doctor told Darry that he wouldn't be able to return to roofing until months after he started walking. Walking was the first step, there was the rebuilding and healing of the muscle that were tender. Darry would go though a re-hab program and have limited range of monition at first. Darry was stubborn, his muscles were his pride and joy as was his strength.
My head was spinning as I turned the corner of the path. I found where i was going, i knew just who i needed to talk to. He always was listening, he was my best friend. I found the spot where Johnny and Dally had been buried earlier that year. Johnny would tell me to follow my heart while Dally would tell me to be tough and nothing can hurt you. I listen to Johnny's advice in this situation.
I began to cry and sat on the ground next to Johnny. It began to rain and i got soaked , I pulled up my hood and still was wet. I sobbed while rocking back and forth, it was too hard. I just wanted my brothers back
Darry-
I woke to my head spinning, the pain was better and my stomach didn't flip-flop. I felt a little better than i did earlier, I slowly got up. I felt weaken but other wise okay. I found Soda wide awake the couch. I used a cane now and was able to walk a lot better. I took a seat next to Soda and asked him what's going on?
"Pony's gone, he needed to clear his head and left a note.", Soda says
"Doesn't he still talk to you?", I say
"Nope, he hasn't said a word to be other than he's fine.", Soda says
"I know its hard to not take it personally. But maybe Pone feels like he can't talk to either of us because we have problems of our own",I say
"It's hard though", Soda says
"I know what your going though. The whole you're the guardian and you have to be tough but in retrospect, you're still an older brother. The hard thing is Pony won't come to you anymore", I say
"It sucks",Soda says
"It's not for forever , kiddo. I started my new job today and I will fight for custody in a few weeks", I say
"Good, i just want to be Soda,the middle curtis brother", Soda says
"you will be, i promise", I say
"Let's go find the kid", Soda
"Nah, let him come home when he's ready. It may be tough, but sometimes kids need a bit of a time and they turn out alright.", I say
"Okay", Soda says