Being superman isn't easy

Author's note- Sorry, I've haven't updated. I went to nationals to compete on a team for Quiz bowl. We got Fifth in the Nation. So I haven't had time and I'm on the road until late Sunday. Sorry for the delay but here is a update.

Soda-

I had laid awake on the couch for hours waiting for my kid brother to get home. Darry had fallen asleep in his chair hours ago. The sun had risen and I was alone.

It was times like this when the house was unusually silent , not only did I feel alone but the ghosts of the past resurface. The Curtis household was usually roundly and filled with live but it was like a ghost town dead.

I felt tired, the exhaustion deep in my bones but I was unable to sleep. I just hope my little brother is safe where ever he is. I shut my eyes for one second hoping sleep would come and I heard the door slam.

I saw my kid brother wet and cold. I embraced him into a hug and got the shower water going. "pony, you gonna catch a cold", I say scolding like a mother

"IIII'mmmmmm ssssooorrrrry", Pony stutter as his body shook.

"Honey, it's not me you have to worry about. Darry's the one you have you have to explain it to.I hope you have a good explanation", Soda says

"I know. I'm sorry", Pony says

"Quit, saying your sorry. Just talk to me kiddo", I say

"I would, Soda if I could. But you're not the person to ask. Darry specializes in this area", Pony says

"We know about school, Cherry and Track already ", I say

"You betrayed me. Your the brother who I can trust and you just lost your trust", Pony yells

Soda couldn't form words. He didn't know what to say nor could he speak. He was dumbfounded by Pony's outburst. Pony left in a hurry and headed for the shower.

Soda sat on the couch still unable to sleep despite the fact his brother was home.

"He didn't mean anything by it", Soda mumbles to himself . Soda slowly carries himself to bed with Pony already asleep.

Soda tried to though an arm over Pony but he moved away.

A house divided can't stand will it fall until united.

Tomorrow Morning

No ones' pov

The morning was awkward and silence filled the house, an unusual occurrence . A house with three boys was usually rowdy. Pony got up before Darry was called.

Soda woke to Pony already dressed and ready. Soda rolled out with messy bed head. "Morning Pone", Soda said sleepily

"I'm finished so you can have the room", Pony says

Pony left and Soda sighted,"Damn it , why does this have to be so hard? ", Soda says

Soda kicked the dresser and sighted once more. Soda began to get ready.

Darry's pov-

I noticed the distance and tension between my brothers. They sat on opposite sides of the table. Pony didn't make eye contact and glared from time to time.

I walked shakily on my own as I took a seat. It was a Tuesdays morning and we all had places to be. I began my new job as an accountant today. I wasn't cleared to roof yet as i still walked with a cane.

For the most part I walk with the cane but I can walk short distances like to the kitchen table without it. My muscles and body was still healing.

"Ponyboy, would you like to explain where you where last night?", I ask

"No", Pony says

"Pony , you know my policy. You need to explain where you were and you won't be in trouble.", I say

"I needed some space and I don't want to talk about it",Pony says

"Pone, you are a safe and you can talk to us.",I say

"I said I don't want to talk about it", Pony says

"Damn it, Pony. Why in the hell are you being so difficult?", Soda says

"maybe if you weren't a stupid dropout, you'd understand", Pony yells

Soda stopped dead in his tracks, Pony had strikes a nerve. Pony stormed off and Soda locked himself in his room.

Darry finished his coffee and sighted. He dressed into slacks, a white dress shirt and red tie. He fixed his hair before shaving. Soon he was ready.

Pony went with Two-bit and Steve,he felt like he needed to get out. I straighten my tie and slipped in my dress shoes.

I found Soda with a runny nose and tears. I held him close as he buried his face into my shirt. "It will get better, I promise", I say

I soon left for work and climbed into my truck. "Damn kids , I don't understand then at all. Look here I'm getting a gray hair", I mumbled to myself