Darry's Point of View

Author’s Note: This is a prediction piece on Darry’s point of view during the scene where he slapped Ponyboy.

Darry’s Point of View

I have been waiting nervously for Ponyboy for almost 3 hours. If he does not come home soon I’ll definitely have to call the cops. I’m too nervous--I should maybe read a book-- no I’ll read the newspaper. Maybe that will calm me down before he gets home, if he ever does. I cannot believe he would disobey me and stay out late like that. If I ever did that to Mom or Dad they would flip out on me, although they would probably forgive me eventually. That’s how it will go when Ponyboy gets home. Everything is alright now he’s just a little late.

While I was reading the newspaper I heard the door slam shut in one swift motion. I jumped up from my seat, disregarding the newspaper. I saw Ponyboy and I immediately started screaming at him, “It’s two in the morning, I was about to call the police and have them look for you!” Ponyboy stirred nervously while I continued to holler, “Where in the world were you!” Then Ponyboy said something that I wish he would not have.

“I fell asleep in the lot.” Ponyboy stammered.

“You what!!! You know it’s dangerous out there. You should never go near that lot at night. You should not even go there during the day.”

Ponyboy stuttered, “W-w-well, sorry.”

“Sorry does not cut it!” I shouted and then I slapped him as hard as I possibly could. I’m not exactly sure what happened after that but Ponyboy started sobbing and he ran out the door. Then I did something that I knew I would eventually regret… I just let Ponyboy run...