Ponyboy was playing with Johnnys hair after he’d taken a shower at his house, he’s staying the night because his parents were fighting and his father would beat the tar outa him if he’d come in. They’re in pony’s room hanging out. Darry is downstairs and Sodapop is out somewhere. “Your hair is so soft without the grease, Johnnycake..” he said softly, running his fingers through his hair, sitting behind him as he did, with his legs on either side of Johnnys “I’d play with your hair if it’d be the last thing I’d do” he added