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...
