Author's Note: Yes I know, another story! Well it is summer right? Hope you enjoy! If you like, I will continue!

Ponyboy's POV:

It started out as a cold, harsh winter day. Blizzards have been storming through Tulsa like there was no tomorrow. It was a bit unusual though since Tulsa doesn't get as much snow as we are getting now. Today was different though. It isn't snowing anymore, but it is still pretty chilly out. The sun was beaming through my living room window, as I lay snug and warm on the couch reading a book I obtained from the library before the snow even started. I have been so bored these past few days, not being able to go outside. Instead, I'm trapped inside my small house reading.

I was just finishing another chapter of my book when Sodapop came in.

"Ok kid we need you out of the house," He said, plopping down next to me.

"What is there to do," I asked

"Darry just found our old pairs of ice-skates in the attic," he started, "I say we go up to that old lake near the woods. You dig?" He said, looking at me with pleading eyes.

"I guess so, but what about the rest of the gang," I asked.

"Easy, Dally's sleeping off a hangover, Two-Bit has his own, Steve and Johnny can take Two-Bits extras," He said, raising his eyebrows so they hid under his bangs.

"I guess so," I said putting my book on the wooden coffee table. Just as I did that, Darry came marching down the attic stairs holding an old, dusty box labeled 'winter stuff' written in mom's beautiful handwriting. A smile crossed my face, excited for the days activities. I haven't been skating since I was really little. I remember mom use to hold me hand trying to get me to skate on my own. Every time she would let go, I went tumbling into the thick ice. When I was six I was able to. I've been a pretty good skater since. I just haven't skated for a while since they passed. Darry walked over to us, placing the box on the table next to my book. He rubbed his hands on his jeans, wiping the access dust off.

Just as we started unpacking things, Steve walked in the front door, slamming it as usual.

"What's going on?" He asked, taking a seat next to Soda on the old couch.

"We're going skating!" Soda replied, grinning at Steve. Steve nodded as Two-Bit and Johnny came strolling in right on time. Two-Bit was already holding a bag with the skates in it. I then noticed a cut on his arm.

"What happened to you," I asked, curiosity sinking in.

"Cut myself carrying the skates," He replied with a sheepish grin. I then took notice that he had the skates in a brown paper bag. Wrong move Two-Bit. I smiled silently to myself at his idiotic move. Good old Two-Bit would do something as stupid as carry sharp ice-skates in a thin paper bag. We all either shook our heads or rolled our eyes at him.

After waiting a few minutes, we were ready to go to the frozen lake. We all gathered in the truck and were on our way. Once we arrived, we put on our skates. Once I stood up, I began to wobble.

"Whoa easy there Pony," Soda yelled, putting his hands on my shoulders to keep me up. I shook him off.

"Don't worry, I'm alright," I started, "Just have to get use to them." I looked towards the lake and noticed it was only going to be us out there. No Socs were here, which was good. I saw Darry and Two-Bit were already skating. Darry was actually pretty good, being athletic and all. Two-Bit...not so much. He looked like a penguin the way he skated. It was more like wobbling then anything. I laughed quietly to myself, and started for the lake. Johnny, Soda, and Steve were right behind me. Once we got out there, I started forward, almost falling. Johnny and Steve were already ahead of me. I looked behind me and noticed Soda didn't skate much better. Thank god, I thought to myself.

We skated around for a while, but once Sodapop started getting bored, it got interesting.

"Tag!" Soda yelled, poking Darry in his side. He quickly took off as Darry rolled his eyes, and began chasing our brother around the ice. The rest of us laughed as my two brothers acted like little kids chasing each other. It brought back so many memories of when I was little.

Darry soon gave up on Soda, and started skating toward us. He quickly tagged Johnny from behind and took off once again to go help Soda who fell over on the other side of the lake. Johnny rolled his eyes and took off towards me. I quickly began skating as fast as I can, not really seeing where I was going. Before I knew it, Johnny tagged me.

"Bet you can't tag me back," He said while skating off towards the other side of the lake. It was now my turn as I rolled my eyes and started towards him. He hurriedly turned the corner of the lake and skated to the other side we were previously on. I didn't have much time to stop and turn around, so I rammed into a small bush.

"Pony you alright?" I heard Johnny shout from the other side of the lake. He started towards me.

"Yea I'm alright," I said getting up. I began skating towards the rest of the gang when I heard a loud crack from beneath my feet. My heart started beating as I realized what's happening. Before I can make it to the thick side of the lake, the ice couldn't hold much longer, and I felt my body fall into the icy, freezing water beneath me.