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// Ponyboy's Point Of View //

"That's a nice name. I like it," I said.

"Thank you sir. I like your name as well," he said softly.

"Johnny, you can call me Ponyboy," I said quietly.

"Okay si- I mean Ponyboy," he says quickly.

I chuckled at him and shook my head slightly. He definitely has a thing for calling people sir, my dad would love him. He puts his head down and fiddles with his hands. I guess that he was embarrassed about it, I didn't mind though. He's a good kid as far as I can tell.

"Are you new around here Ponyboy, I haven't seen you around here before," he says looking up to meet my eyes.

"Um, I'm just visiting actually. I work in the castle," I reply lying to him.

"Really the castle," he asks with his eyes lighting up.

"Yeah," I reply smiling.

"How's it like working there," he asks obviously very excited a out this subject.

"It's. . . Nice, it's very nice working there," I said, it was mostly true.

*I wish I could work there, I've always want to since I was little," he says giggling.

"Hmm. . . Maybe I could get you a job there," I said smiling.

"Oh my goodness really, that would be amazing," he screams.

"Yeah, I'll try my best to get you a job. I'll come back tomorrow and tell you if you got it or not," I said.

"Your leaving?"

"Not yet I'm not, I'm going to walk around a bit more, explore," I said motioning my hands around.

"Oh, we could go to my 'place' if you want to," he says smiling.

"Sure, that would be nice," I said standing up.

He stands up and starts walking away quickly, he must be excited. I follow behind him as we make our way back I to the village, walking past houses. Finally​ he turns into an alley way and makes another right turn. I turn to see him walking into a very small house in the back of the alley. I follow him in and he closes the door behind us.

"I know it's not much but it's all I have," he said giving a small, nervous smile.

"Do you live here by yourself Johnny," I ask sadly.

"Yeah, my parents uh kicked m-me out and so I built this right here and ta-da I live here now," he says using jazz hands.

"Well it's nice," I say smiling lightly.

I have to get him this job in the castle, I refuse to have his stay here any longer. But how an I going to do it, how am I going to get my dad to agree with getting another worker? I could try asking nicely but if that doesn't work what am I going to do? Umm, think Ponyboy, your smarter than this, use your head! You know what, I'm just going to ask him nicely and make him agree with me.

He sits down in a chair and pulls out an extra one for me, sitting it next to him. I sit next to him and we talk about random things that we're both interested in. It was really fun, the most fun I've had in a long time. It feels like I finally found a friend outside of the castle. I look outside and see the sunset and smile before gasping quietly.

"I'm sorry Johnny but I really​ must get going. I have to get back to work at the castle you know," I said lying right through my teeth.

"Oh, that's alright."

"Johnny at six thirty pm, be in the meadow. If the castle gaurds​ are there you got the job and they'll bring you up to the castle," I said smiling lightly.

"Okay Ponyboy. I hope to see you around soon," he asks hopefully.

"You'll see me again soon. I promise you," I said softly.

I walk to the door and open it, waving​ at him one last time before leaving and closing the door behind me. Running out of the alley, I make my way through the village streets and back up to the castle fence. Throwing my satchel over, I climb up and over the fence, picking up my bag again. Walking over to the door I left out of, I sneak in and back up to my room. I quickly change out of my common people clothes and back into my prince clothes.

Taking a deep breath, I open my bedroom door and run down the hall and bump into someone, catching myself before I fall. There stands my dad, and angry look on his face. My eyes widen and I stand there, messing with my hands. He crosses his arms over his chest and stares down at me. I clear my throat before speaking.

"Uh sir, I have a question I've been meaning to ask you," I said nervously​.

"What question would that be Michael," he asks rolling his eyes.

"I wanted​ to ask if I could have someone come into the castle and work for me," o said giving a small smile.

"That's alright with me," he said shrugging.

"But sir I really wa- wait did you just say yes," I ask in disbelief.

"I did say yes Michael. Did you have someone in mind?"

"Yes, someone who usually goes out to the market found someone and thought that they'd be a suitable worker to work here. Would you mind going to pick him up," I asked.

"Where at?"

"The meadow just past the village, you know by the flowers," I ask as if he'd been out of this castle before.

"Yes I know. Do you have a specific time that you need him picked up by since your on this roll of yours," he asks unfolding his arms.

"Six thirty pm."

// Authors Note //

I'm sorry that this is bad. It was written while I was in the car. I hope you all enjoyed this chapter though anyway. I'll see you all soon.

Till then,

~ Stay Gold