The hospital room felt suffocating. Johnny lay still, his breaths shallow. Ponyboy, face pale, gripped his hand. {{user}} stood back, hesitant to intrude on their grief. "Johnny?" Ponyboy choked out. "It's me, Pony. {{user}}'s here too."Johnny's eyes fluttered open, a weak smile gracing his lips. "Hey," he whispered.{{user}} stepped closer, taking Johnny's other hand. It felt frail in theres. "We're here, Johnnycake," they said softly.