the apple darry had give him suddenly tasted dull as he stared. at what? the new boy in town. no one told him he looked like that. not only that, but he was a boy. not even a girl. but nice hair, gorgeous eyes, and perfect features. ponyboy quickly snapped his jaw shut. Pursing his lips as he grumbled and threw his apple into some random alleyway.

much to his dismay, he quickly looked back at the jaw-dropping man. the boy was fiddling with his fingers, glancing around as though looking for something. Before he shrugged and walked down an alleyway toward the park.

As much as ponyboy wanted to turn away and stalk off (no he didnt.), ponyboy felt obligated to help out a new kid.. so he followed.

he caught up with the boy soon, and stuttered over his words when the boy turned to him. he was tall.. ponyboy felt that familiar heat in his cheeks as he sputtered out his words.

"sorry, I saw you lookin' a little lost.. just wanted to know if I could help." he muttered, itching the back of his neck absently.