Bella's Pov.

Pony, Johnny and I Raced into the kitchen, sitting down in the kitchen table. Darry had made a stack of pancakes with a side of eggs. Let me just tell you, his breakfast skills were on point.
We all say down on our designated seats we usually sit on and made ourselves a plate.

It was pretty quiet until Soda spoke up.
"How are you feeling? Do you have any bruises?" he asked with concern in his voice.
"Soda.. I don't think this is a good time to ask.." Darry said and I looked down at my lap.
I saw Johnny looking at us with confusion.
"Yeah, I'm good. Its nothing really." I said rubbing the back of my neck.
"I just want to thank you guys for helping me yesterday."
All three of them smiled and said 'you're welcome' or 'that's our job'.
Johnny placed his fork down and tilted his head in confusion.
"Wait, did I miss something?" He asked.
I sighed and shook my head.
"It's nothing. Sincerely." I looked at him, signaling it was okay.
"I want to know." He said in a demanding way and I noticed Ponys eyes widen by the way he said it.
"He doesn't know?" Soda asked out of curiosity and shook my head.
"What the hell!? Can someone just tell me?" Johnny said raising his voice.

I sighed and looked over at Pony whose face was as white as snow.
"The socs, they jumped me yesterday.." I said lowly.
"What?!" his eyes widen and now it was his turn to turn pale. "Did they do anything to you? Did they hurt you? I will get-"
"It's fine, okay! That's why I didn't want to say.. I knew it was gonna worry you but I'm fine." I managed to say, my voice a little loud.

I noticed his jaw clench a little, and he nodded lightly.
"Okay, I'm sorry. Just wanted to know..."
It was quiet from then and on, practically throughout the whole time we were eating.
After we finished eating Johnny stormed outside sitting on the couch on the porch.
"Nice job making it awkward now, kid brother!" Dally said to Soda, while punching his arms playfully.
I looked outside to where Johnny was sitting. He was staring into space, obviously something in his mind.

I sighed and decided to go out and talk to him.
I sat down on he couch next to him, looking around.
"Hey.." I said and he looked at me, faking a smile.
"I'm sorry... I wasn't here last night. I couldn't help you, or protect you.." He said, sounding as if he was about to cry.
"It wasn't bad. I had Ponyboy and Darry and Soda. Dont worry because nothing won't happen." I said rubbing his shoulder.
He shook his head and bit his lip.
"You don't understand. I do know that, but it- it wasn't me there for you. I feel as if I can't protect you." he ran his fingers through his hair while looking away.
I placed my hand on his face to make him look at me.
"Don't ever say that, okay? Never doubt yourself. There's nothing wrong so please, don't be so hard on yourself." I told him. I looked into his eyes as he nodded.
I hugged him and he squeezed me tightly, but it was okay.

"Lets go back inside." I insisted and he nodded and walked in with me.

Hey guys! Sorry for not updating in the longest. Just been so stressed out with school and everything. I hope y'all understand.
Anyways I have a very important question!!! Who do you guys ship more Bella and Pony or Bella and Johnny?! I know I asked this before but I really need to know so I can write scenes for them :)
Don't forget to comment and vote! thanks :)