"Darry I don't want to go!" Ponyboy said, irritated.

"We know you don't Pones, but this is too good of an opportunity to pass up." Darry replied.

Darry was given a series of job offers by his boss. They paid good money, but they were in Tennessee. He would be gone the whole summer.

Not only that but Darry and Soda agreed that they didn't want him in an unfamiliar setting, where nobody could keep an eye on him. Two-bit and Steve were going of course, but they would be unable to watch him at all times. They figured he would be bored while everyone else would be interested in hooking up with all the pretty Tennessee girls.

So they looked for a way to give him an enjoyable summer. Eventually they heard of a camp in Texas that they figured he may have fun at. Said camp was for young teens around his age.

"Would if I don't like it there?" Pony asked.

"You probably will. We all know you won't enjoy your time sitting around, watching us hook up." Soda said with a smile as he came down downstairs and ruffled his little brothers hair.

Ponyboy just shook his head. There was no way he would be getting out of this. He figured he might as well just deal with it.

"Don't worry. I'm sure you'll end up having loads of fun." Darry said as he left for work along with Soda.

Ponyboy got up as he heard Two-Bit honk for him. Tomorrow was Friday, marking the beginning of summer. The bus to camp would be leaving Saturday. With these thoughts in his head, he left for school, hoping his brothers would change their minds by then.

New chapter soon. Maybe tomorrow. It will be longer.