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Crescent Sonata (11:17:46 AM): When Sodapop Curtis got an idea into his held, very seldom did it leave until he got what he wanted. Sandy had left him heartbroken and alone. She had been there when his folks had died, and he had clung to her skirts ever since. So, when he had seen Darry naked in the shower when he went in to brush his teeth sometime last week, his mind got a new idea. Soda padded out of his bedroom and to the living room where surely Darry would still be awake. "I had a nightmare." He whimpered. Not a lie, but Soda was glad he had that excuse to get into Darry's arms.

JesJamesMeowth (11:19:13 AM): Darry looked up. After a moment, he said, "Awww. C'mere, Soda," patting the sofa next to him.

Crescent Sonata (11:21:10 AM): Soda slouched his shoulders and tucked up to his side. "I miss Mom and Dad..." He whispered, rubbing his bright eyes. That was true, too. Soda may cheat at cards, but he'd never lie to his brother. He was afraid of what Darry'd do should he find out he had lied.

JesJamesMeowth (11:21:49 AM): He swallowed. He missed them an awful lot too. He held Soda a little closer. "You do?" He rubbed his arm a little.

Crescent Sonata (11:23:22 AM): He nosed the side of Darry's neck. "Yeah. A lot." He whispered. Soda reveled in the touch, noting with a large thrill that Darry's hands were stronger than ever.

JesJamesMeowth (11:24:06 AM): "Me too," he murmured. "Poor, sensitive Sodapop."

Crescent Sonata (11:24:45 AM): "Can I stay with you?" He asked, settling into Darry's lap.

JesJamesMeowth (11:26:10 AM): He thought about if for a little. "Well, just for tonight. I mean, I ain't no Ponyboy. I kind of move around during the night." Plus Pony would cry with Soda and might be more willing to talk to him.

Crescent Sonata (11:27:27 AM): "That's okay, I don't mind at all." Soda snuggled up to him, arms around his shoulders. "You're so strong, Dar."

JesJamesMeowth (11:29:07 AM): Darry suddenly had the image of a really young Soda, really young, hanging around before Pony was even old enough to really hang around with the two of them. Soda had always been pretty mature in comparison. "Aww, Soda," he said with a little smile. "Wanna see just how strong?" he teased.

Crescent Sonata (11:30:31 AM): He giggled. "Show me." Soda said, smiling softly. Oh yes, show me, Darrel he thought in the deepest part of his dirty little mind.

JesJamesMeowth (11:31:24 AM): Darry turned him a little so he would be easier to lift and he outright carried him into his bedroom bridal style, dropping him on the bed.

Crescent Sonata (11:33:14 AM): He bounced on the bed a little, surprised. Soda was pretty close, if not already, to full grown. And Darry tossed him like he was nothing! Soda bit down a moan, crawling to the head of the bed. The slight wiggling of his brief-clad hips was intentional.

JesJamesMeowth (11:34:05 AM): Darry stared at the wiggling. Oddly sexual, wasn't it? He turned away from the bed to strip down to his boxers.

Crescent Sonata (11:35:04 AM): Soda plopped down on his side, looking over to watch his brother strip. He was almost drooling.

JesJamesMeowth (11:36:05 AM): "Move over, Sode, I need a lot of room." He started sliding beneath the covers.

Crescent Sonata (11:37:22 AM): He grinned and wiggled over. "I bet you do. God, Darry, you keep getting bigger and bigger." Soda admired the sheer brawn of his older brother.

JesJamesMeowth (11:38:08 AM): He winced slightly before grinning and acting like he was real proud. "Yeah? Well, go get the lights," he said. "Go on."

Crescent Sonata (11:39:08 AM): Soda pouted, but ran and turned the lights off. He pounced back onto the bed, wrestling with his brother like he was just looking to grapple a bit before bed.

JesJamesMeowth (11:40:00 AM): Darry pinned him easily. "Aw, c'mon, little brother, aren't you tired?"

Crescent Sonata (11:41:21 AM): Soda didn’t answer with words. Instead, he pressed their lips together, making it known that although he had initiated the kiss, he wanted no part of the control here.

JesJamesMeowth (11:43:03 AM): Darry didn't even realize what had happened for a minute, but when he did, he jerked back. He let go of Soda, rolling off of him. "Go to bed, Sodapop," he snapped in his firm, authoritative tone.

Crescent Sonata (11:45:10 AM): "Darry, please..." He begged, voice quiet in the dark. "You and I both need it. Sandy's gone, and you ain't never had anyone. Please. It'd be real good. Real good."

JesJamesMeowth (11:46:25 AM): His breath caught for a minute before he gave Soda a slight shove. "Go on to Pony's room. Get outta here."

Crescent Sonata (11:46:58 AM): "No! No, please..." Soda dug his hands into the mattress.

JesJamesMeowth (11:47:46 AM): Darry wasn't going to fight him over it. "Don't move. Promise me you won't move from that spot," he said. "Want you to swear on it."

Crescent Sonata (11:49:44 AM): Soda sighed in defeat. "I promise. I swear, okay?" He nuzzled the pillow by his head. He pulled Darry's arm over his side. "All I want. No tricks."

JesJamesMeowth (11:52:06 AM): Darry still seemed like he might bolt at any minute, cringing in the dark as Soda slid his arm over him. "Soda, you know what you were talkin' about is wrong. Real wrong. I don't wanna hear you talk about it again. And I really, really mean that."

Crescent Sonata (11:55:19 AM): Sodapop sighed. "It's not wrong," he insisted. "It's not wrong at all. I could take care of you, and you...I'd never have to worry about anything again."

JesJamesMeowth (11:55:56 AM): "I'm leavin', or you're leavin', if you don't quit," he growled.

Crescent Sonata (11:57:45 AM): He moaned at the sound of it, but forced himself to quiet. Soda really was quiet, and he fell asleep quickly.

JesJamesMeowth (11:58:25 AM): When Soda finally fell asleep, Darry could finally relax some. He'd been so tense while he'd waited, and he practically collapsed into a slumber.

Crescent Sonata (12:00:42 PM): That morning, Soda had breakfast ready for his brothers. He was a bit cranky he had been put to bed instead of ravished, but he wasn't about to give in.

JesJamesMeowth (12:06:19 PM): Darry felt bad he'd turned Soda down, but he shouldn't have had to turn him down--there shouldn't have been an offer of that in the first place! He didn't even complain when he choked down Soda's attempt at breakfast.

Crescent Sonata (12:08:42 PM): Soda sighed a little as he ate. He was aching something awful.

"Darry can I go to the library?" Ponyboy asked.

JesJamesMeowth (12:09:24 PM): Darry nodded. He liked when Pony showed an interest in books. "If your homework is finished," he added.

Crescent Sonata (12:10:50 PM): Ponyboy nodded. "I did."

"Have fun, kiddo." Sodapop cheered for him, putting on a happy show for his baby brother.

JesJamesMeowth (12:11:36 PM): "Don't stay too long," he warned Ponyboy.

Crescent Sonata (12:12:46 PM): "I wont." He promised, shouldering his school bag and leaving.

Sodapop glanced over his shoulder at Darry, eyes a bit hopeful.

JesJamesMeowth (12:13:18 PM): Darry stared at him blankly, feeling nervous inside, but he didn't let that show.

Crescent Sonata (12:13:55 PM): Soda dropped his gaze, scrubbing at the dishes.

JesJamesMeowth (12:14:41 PM): He let out a breath he'd been holding. "So, what are you gonna do today? Maybe you should call up Steve, you know?"

Crescent Sonata (12:15:21 PM): "Yeah, I probably will." He said quietly. "If he's not busy with Evie."

JesJamesMeowth (12:15:46 PM): He nodded. "Maybe Evie has a friend, Sode. A nice friend you could get with."

Crescent Sonata (12:23:04 PM): Soda sighed. "Not interested." He put a plate in the strainer and picked up the next dish. "I want you."

JesJamesMeowth (12:23:43 PM): He swallowed. "No, Soda," he said quietly, "you don't. You're just lonely."