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A/N: sorry I didn't post 2 or 3 days b/c i was busy all weekend! 

You had met Ponyboy when you were showing the new freshmen of your school around, you were a senior so knew the school very well. You spotted Ponyboy in the crowd of freshmen, something drew you to him, and to this day you're not sure what it was. He was so shy, you found it adorable. Yes, everyone was shy for the most part but he was more so than most of the others.

Every time you made eye contact with him he would blush and you'd smile sweetly at him but it would make him blush even more. He looked and seemed pretty mature for his age, he looked cute too.

When the tour was over and you answered questions, one of them being 'Can I get your phone number'. You laughed along with everyone else and didn't tell them. Pony had watched intently to see your reaction. At the time you thought nothing of it but now you knew he wanted to know if you'd date a freshman.

You told them that if they ever needed anything they could find you and ask. Or that if they saw you in the hall they could ask you questions regarding school. That was how Ponyboy first talked to you.

You were getting books out of your locker and he came up, he was quiet so you didn't notice he was there until you slammed your locker door shut. He was on the other side of it and you screamed when you saw him, not expecting anyone there. You laughed at your goofiness.

"Don't scare me like that." You smile now, done laughing at yourself.

All he did was blush and you smirked at his innocence.

"Do you need something or perhaps have a question?" You ask.

He was still blushing and staring at you, it took a moment for him to respond.

"Uh, yeah. Um, I... Can you show me where room 202 is?"

Room 202 was Mrs. Pul's room, she taught science and math. You had her your freshmen year for science, she wasn't strict at all and made the work way too simple. He would pass the class easily.

"Yep, she taught me science. What will she teach you?" You say as you start heading there.

Pony quickly trailed after you. You would find out later that he was going to ask you out but got to nervous but he honestly didn't know where the room was anyway. Two-bit told him where your locker was, Two had seen you around and his locker was close by so that's how he knew.

"Science, same as you had." Pony then only has a light blush on his face and it was disappearing pretty quickly as you two talked.

"What's your name?" You question.

"Ponyboy, some people call me 'Pony'. Yours is Y/n right?"

"Yep, that's my name."

You talked along the way. Talking about family, friends and school. He thanked you multiple times for showing him where to go and you giggled and told him that if he needed help finding anything else he should ask you. You told him that you'd probably either be at your locker, the school library or at the front entrance of the school.

At that point you didn't know if he would talk to you again, you were surprised he even managed to begin with.

The very next day he found you at the library, not because he was looking for you but because he was checking out a few books. It caused you to be more interested in him when you found out he liked to read.

You got up from your table just as he was finishing checking out his books, you stop him before he leaves. You had asked him if he'd like to sit with you and talk for a while, it was lunch and your friends were all busy. He agreed and sat down at your table with you.

"I didn't know you liked to read. I think guys who enjoy reading are hot." You say the last part half-absentmindedly half-wanting to see his reaction.

His face turned red and you smirk.

"You know, you're cute when you blush."

"I'm a Greaser, I'm not supposed to be cute..." Ponyboy says defiantly, not blushing half as much as before.

Saying that only made him cuter though.

"Alright, I take it back. You're hot not cute."

"Thanks." He mumbled, looking at the ground because he was embarrassed.

You asked how school was going so far and talking about books. Lunch passed by incredibly quickly and you almost got kicked out of the library for talking to loud at one point. You had been talking about a certain book and you both got really into it.

After that you'd see him in the halls, you would smile and wave at each other. You talked from time to time, getting to know each other better. Ponyboy introduced you to his friends at school and you did the same. You like his friends, they flirted with you and you went along with it. It made Ponyboy so jealous.

It had been three months since school had started; Pony and you had grown a lot closer. You usually hung out in the library together or went for walks after school. Neither of you had met each other's family yet. So far it was only friends.

Tuesday morning you were getting books out of your locker when Pony walked up poking you gently on the shoulder to get your attention. You turn around to face him and smile as a greeting, he smiles back.

"Have you ever had Mr. Brout for a teacher before? Specifically health? I'm struggling in his class and I need a tutor, I was wondering if you could tutor me?"

"Yeah, I had him twice, freshmen and Junior year. I can tutor you. Could you meet me at the front entrance after school?"

Both times Mr. Brout had taught your health or a version of health.

"Sure." Ponyboy replied, he seemed surprised you agreed to tutor him. "Could we go to my place, I left some stuff there."

"Sure. I have a car so I'll drive."

He told you his address then left. He looked like a weight had been lifted off of his shoulders, you figured he was just worried about his grades but now knew it'd be fine so he was relieved. You head to class not thinking too much about it.

School finished and you headed to the entrance, Pony was already there. You took him to your car and drove to his place, he looked nervous but you figured it was normal.

He didn't live in a super good part of the city, you lived in a little bit of a better area but there wasn't a huge difference per say. You park the car and you both get out of the vehicle, heading inside. Ponyboy tries to quickly go upstairs with you, to his room, but is stopped by a voice.

"Hey, Pony, where you goin'?" A voice you recognize says. "And who's that?"

You look over and start to remember, he worked at the DX gas station. Thinking about it you realize it's Pony's brother, Sodapop. You remember him telling you about Soda.

He had a blanket over him, he looked like he's been sleeping on the couch. From the looks of him he was probably sick that day. Sodapop isn't wearing a shirt but the blanket is covering his waist, you assume he isn't wearing pants either. Ponyboy comes back down the stairs and stands so Sodapop can see him.

"Upstairs to study." He replies shortly.

"Uh huh, study." Soda grins, looking at you with a raised eyebrow.

Pony blushes and you just giggle.

"This is Y/n. She's not my girlfriend anyway."

"I was just teasing, kid, no need to get so defensive. Darry would probably want you to leave your door open and if it wasn't for the fact that we share a room I wouldn't care. So just leave it open at least a crack." Soda smirks at his brother and lays back down.

Pony starts heading upstairs, slower this time and you follow right behind him. When he gets to his room he shuts the door as quietly as possible.

"Sorry about that, Soda likes to tease." Pony explains.

"Don't worry about it." You sit on the bed.

"So, what is it you're having trouble with?" You ask, referencing his schoolwork.

"I'm gonna be completely honest, Y/n, I lied."

You stare at him dumbfounded.

"Why?"

Instead of answering he kissed you. That's how it all started.

You often got crap about dating a freshman since you were a senior but you didn't let it bother you since you truly loved Pony. He didn't let it bother him either.

Most of Pony's gang was fine with it; they congratulated him on it, other than Darry. Your family wasn't too keen about it. Seniors in your classes sometimes said things or talked about you behind your back but you didn't pay attention to any of it. You just ignored them instead of retaliating.

They'd have to get used to it someday, just like Darry and your parents. Darry liked you and your parents liked Ponyboy it was just the age gap that they didn't like. Sometimes you would wish that Pony was older or you were younger, it would make things easier but you couldn't change anything so you just played the cards you were dealt.

You just went about things like normal; you would go on dates, hold hands, kiss, cuddle, hug. Stuff like that.