"I- I'm sorry, Em; I just want to date the Curtis's adoptive sister for a change"

"Whatever, do whatever you want, I don't care" she replied flatly, crossing her arms.

"Wait, what?" Ponyboy walked over to his friend. "Johnny, are you serious right now?- if Darry finds out that you are thinking of dating-"

"Don't worry- I'll talk to him"

"Yes- but Johnny"

"Trust me Ponyboy, it'll be fine"