It hadn't been a great day, that was putting it lightly really, all you wanted was to sink into Ponyboy, lay down forever and ever and absorb him and his presence, you never seem to break that 'Greasers never cry' rule, but hey, they may be your closest friends, but you don't rumble, you don't jump people, you don't have to listen to the rule put in place purely to look tough, then again, you're not gonna come in fully crying

As soon as you hit the front doorsteps you're greeted with the boys nods and waves and pointing you to where your boyfriend is

"Hey little lady! Pony's at the counter watchin' Darry cook" Two-Bit greets and nods to the counter, Sodapop grins at you, he thinks you're perfect for his kid brother, just like Darry does, Steve gives you a wave

You get to the counter, immediately wrapping your arms around Ponyboy- Johnny, Dally and Darry who're also in that kitchen area and even the boys in the living room who still see you know that this will mean you're decently worn out for the day

"Darn, really snuck up on me" Ponyboy chuckles softly as her wraps his arm around you and kisses your forehead lightly, Dally tapping his smoke from his cigarette into the ashtray as Johnny reaches over and pats your shoulder as a greeting

"You alright kid?" Darry asks raising an eyebrow, Ponyboy gently kissing on your cheek