Darry's POV

When I release my little brothers from my tight grip, I realize that I am no longer as tired as I should be, probably shouldn't have gone to bed so early.

"You guys tired?" I ask. Ponyboy stretches and yawns, answering my question.

"Yeah I am. It's been a long day...and well night I guess. What about you Soda?"

"A little. I'll come to bed so you can relax. You really should get some sleep, looks like you've been crying all night cause of a lickin' or something Pone." He lightly nudges Ponyboy to show that he is joking and smiles his movie-star smile.

"Awe shut it, Soda! Just be happy it wasn't you! And I am going to bed now." He asks Soda.

"Okay, I'm right behind you little brother." Good, after tonight and the nightmare Pony had, I know he needs Soda more than anything.

"Night guys." I say.

"Darry.."

"Yeah Pony?"

"I really am truly sorry. I won't ever drink again!"

"I know. Stop apologizing baby and go to bed." I can hear the front door open and shut, followed by the squeaking of the couch as someone lays down on it. Must be either Two-Bit or Steve. Ponyboy, followed by Soda walk into their room and close the door behind them. I make my way into the living room to see Two-Bit sprawled out on the couch asleep already. There is crusted blood on his chin and his lip is swollen, but as usual he has a smile on his face. Must have been a fight over some blonde. I walk over to Two-Bit and shake him. He opens his eyes and looks at me confused.

"Get up Two-Bit...you and I are going to have a little talk."

Soda's POV

I walk to my bedroom and flop onto the bed. Pony follows me in and does the same thing. Except when he lays down he quickly rolls over onto his stomach...I guess he is in a little pain. We pull the blankets up and I throw my arm around my little brother and we both fall asleep almost instantly.

Two-Bits POV

I wake up to the sight of Darry hovering over me. I look at him and smirk.

"Five more minutes mom!" I say, stifling a laugh and rolling over.

"I'm not kidding Two-Bit. Get up." I stay right where I am. "NOW!" Darry's voice is loud enough to wake the neighbourhood. I swing my feet over the side of the couch and pull out a pack of cigarettes from my front pocket. I take one out and stand up, about to go outside when Darry pushes me back on the couch.

"Not so fast. When I can home today Two-Bit..." he takes a deep breath. His jaw is clenching and his knuckles are turning white. "I walked in to find my baby brother sprawled out on the couch, still half pissed, off of the BEER that YOU gave him!" he swings his finger back and forth in front of my face on each word that he emphasizes.

"No need to point fingers here Darry, heh heh. It was just a couple beer."

"Yeah Two-Bit... A COUPLE BEER THAT LANDED PONYBOY WITH A SORE ASS, AND THAT COULD HAVE LANDED BOTH OF MY LITTLE BROTHERS IN A BOYS HOME! DID YOU THINK, EVEN ONCE, THAT GIVING A 15 YEAR OLD KID 5 BEERS WAS A BAD IDEA? ESPECIALLY WHEN SOCIAL SERVICES COMES-A-KNOCKIN' WHENEVER THEY F***ING FEEL LIKE IT?"

"Whoa Darry, back up! You SPANKED Ponyboy? HAHAHAHAHA! For drinking a couple beers with a buddy? Are you for real? Way to be the man Darry, show him who is boss! I haven't heard of anyone getting a trip across the knee since they were 6 years old! That is just too good." I am on the couch doubled-over because I am laughing so hard.

"You wouldn't think it was too funny if it was you. And, it WILL be YOU if there is ever a next time, and I won't hesitate to remove my belt. GOT IT?"

That makes me laugh even harder. Darry is threatening to belt me! HAHAHAH. I look up at Darry who is still standing over top of me. His face is red and I can see the anger building up behind his eyes.

"Sorry Darrel. I won't let Pony drink again. And I wasn't thinking about social services either. Sorry." I put on the best sorry face I could muster up.

"You better not forget again Two-Bit." And with that, Darry storms off to his room, slamming the door behind him. I laugh some more and head outside for that smoke.

Okay, so I just wanted to write the little talk they had! Sorry, I have had a lot going on lately. I haven't had any time to even really think about writing, but I had about 20minutes and decided to use it! No I will not abandon the story.

Reviews please! They give me more motivation to update! And thanks for the reviews so far!