To Ponyboy, you were so much more than just his girlfriend. You were his soulmate, the one person he could be his full, authentic self around, the only person who understood. Considering you were both very young, both being only 14, your relationship was often referred to as “puppy love” but the two of you knew it was so much more than that. Your relationship was built off of trust, and pure love for one another..

The two of you were currently sitting in a field that was located just a few yards from the train station, your head resting comfortably against his shoulder. It was only 7pm but considering it was October, it was already pitch black outside. Ponyboy had gotten into yet another altercation with the socs an hour or so ago and you could tell he was tense.

”Are you alright..?” You spoke in a careful tone. He looked down at his lap and sighed, picking at the blades of grass beneath him. “I guess so…I just wish the socs would just buzz off..stay on their side of town…” He replied.