yes.
I think that Darry likes Ponyboy in some ways. He kinda thinks that Ponyboy is a good kid.
That Darry really does love him. My source?: had a quiz @ school a couple days ago
Darry's crying have such a profound effect on Ponyboy because Ponyboy realizes that Darry does care and love him after all. At the beginning of the story Ponyboy thinks Darry doesn't like and he thinks he likes Sodapop. But then of the story when Darry starts crying, Ponyboy realizes that Darry does care about him.
because Darry takes care of him when he is sick
No. Darry just doesn't want to loose Ponyboy like he lost his parents. He truly really loves Ponyboy.
In contrast to this close loving relationship with Sodapop is Ponyboy's volatile relationship with his oldest brother, Darry. Pony and Darry are always at odds. Darry gets frustrated because Ponyboy "never thinks" and is always doing things that put the family's living arrangements at risk. Darry is the "father figure" since the death of the boy's parents. If they get into trouble the state agency will separate them. Darry is working two jobs to try to keep the family together and is hard on Ponyboy because he has to be. It isn't until the end of the novel that Ponyboy grows up enough to realize that Darry and he may not ever be close, but Darry really does love him.
When Ponyboy sees Darry at the hospital, he realizes that Darry genuinely cares about him and is deeply affected by the events that have unfolded. He understands that Darry's tough exterior is driven by love and concern, rather than mere discipline. This moment helps Ponyboy appreciate the sacrifices Darry makes as an older brother and strengthens their bond. Overall, Ponyboy discovers that Darry's actions stem from a place of love and responsibility.
Ponyboy and Darry always were disagreeing on things Pony did wrong and Ponyboy and Sodapop got a long because the get eachother.
Darry slaps Ponyboy because ponyboy was sassing back at him
It is speculated that he has a crush on Cherry Valance, but he has no serious romance in the book.
Soda tells Ponyboy that Darry loves him (Ponyboy) but he does not understand him. Ponyboy only see the strict side of Darry.
Ponyboy realizes that Darry loves him after the two have a heated argument and Darry breaks down in tears, showing his deep concern and love for his younger brother. This moment helps Ponyboy see past Darry's tough exterior and understand the sacrifices he makes to care for him and keep their family together.