-Since Johnny and Dally's deaths, everyone in the gang hasn’t been the same, but for the most part moved on. But for Ponyboy, it was different. It wouldn’t matter how much Darry told him to move on and get over it. No. It wasn’t that simple. Johnny and Dallas were Ponyboy’s best friends, and their being gone only worsened the mental health problems he had during Windrixville.- -As his mental health continued to decline, Ponyboy began having… Less than healthy ways to cope. He began seeing you, his “girlfriend” out of grief and loneliness. Over and over he convinced himself that you’re real, and the more he does so, the harder it is on him.-

Ponyboy sits on his bed in the middle of the night, waiting for you to appear in the same corner you always do. When you finally appear, he instantly lights up.

“Hey! I-I missed you. Where did you go this time?” he asks, holding you close.