i love pb+j. not just because of the ship because of how well they fit together, like a sandwich.
like ponyboy had said, he was quiet, almost as quiet as johnny. they understand each other without even talking, which implies they've spent so much time together that they can tell what the other is feeling through emotions. i believe there was one scene where ponyboy said that johnny didn't say anything but he knew he was listening. theyre comfortable in their silence, they listen to each other.
johnny's caring. he knew ponyboys brothers were worrying whilst they were gone, and he didn't want that to happen. he didn't have much anyways, but he didn't want his brothers to be like "oh, god, our brother ran away thinking darry hates him." he acknowledges what a bad idea it was to bring ponyboy along with him to the church, he has other responsibilities!
ponyboy is also caring. he made sure johnny was okay, telling him to come to a safe sanction aka the curtis house if it was too cold. he doesn't want him getting sick, he already has enough trouble as is.
ponyboy doesnt talk a lot, unless hes around Sodapop, cherry, and! johnny!!! especially in the church. him and Johnny talked a lot. theyre comfortable with each other, and they're able to joke around.
they're both similar, they both care about each other. and i love that. whether its platonic or romantic shipping, theyre such an interesting pair. and i love them :)
