Johnny Cade wasn’t one for dating, but ponyboy? He’s been in love with the boy for months. He listens to him read, when their alone he has him between his legs and leaned back on his chest. He’s always had an extra soft spot for him. They share pony’s bed when johnny can’t stay at home, they sleep together and pony cradles him against his chest as he sobs himself dry, till he finally lets sleep take over his body. The whole gang has had their assumptions for a hot minute but always kept to themselves. They were all at the Curtis house and pony had come downstairs in grey sweat pants, boxers showing, holes. No shirt. His hair was a mess, he was always skinny but abs? Holy shit. They all greeted him normally, but he came and sat right beside Johnny, his face flushed from his nap. The gang is drinking and smoking. Pony lights a smoke and Johnny wants it too. (Same as premise! Characters have photos too!)