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That’s it. Johnny’d just killed a soc. Bob, his name was. I’d already been havin a bad day, this just about wraps it up. I don’t even know how it happened. All I know is that we need to see Dally for advice.
“Ye killed somebody, okay? Ye best bet is to leave ‘ere and go to Windrixville.” Dally said like he’s done this a thousand times. He sounds awful tired. Sick of it all, you know?
He hands us a gun and some money and we decide to hit the road now. Me and Johnny hitchhike to the train to get to said destination quicker.
“Johnny?”
“Mm?”
“Why did you kill that guy?” I still couldn’t believe that sweet, sad pup Johnny took a human life.
“He was drowning you, Pony. Self-defense.”
I glance at his pretty face and blush slightly, and it kinda takes me to a better place. He smiles slightly at me and I cock an eyebrow. The moon shines on his face so wonderfully, I almost forget he killed someone.
“Well, I’m too tired anyway. Goodnight, Johnny.” I fall asleep and he stays awake. I rest soundly with my head in his lap.
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Morning came a lot faster than I thought I would. I woke up to Johnny calling my name and ushering me out of the train so we can get away.
“Jeez, Johnny.. take it easy on me. I just woke up.” I said, groaning softly.
“I know. It’s just that we are at our destination.” He replied.
We walk to the church that Dally mentioned and sit in it for a while. I thought to myself, “God, please cutie. Just kiss me.” As in the dark-haired boy right next to me. I light up a cigarette and only take a few drags before stubbing it out and making a bologna sandwich. I chewed it slowly because I’ve eaten so much of it, almost all flavor is gone. It takes me a few bites and glances that I really realize I love Johnny.
“Hey Ponyboy, what’s goin on in that head of yours?” Johnny asked curiously, probably trying to fill the silence.
“Mm.. you know, Cherry Valance. Last night, this terrible sandwich I’m eatin.” I replied, only half of it was a lie. The Cherry valance thing. That’s not technically half but whatever.
“Don’t you speak of last night. I don’t want to talk ‘bout it. Now shut your trap.” Johnny said, more pissed than I’ve seen him in ages. I back up slightly and put up my hands. But I saw a small reaction to when I mentioned Cherry. Like a bit of sadness.
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I think the smokin really did a number on me because I don’t remember falling asleep. But then all that it means is I’ll always be dreaming on Johnny. I look up and I see Dally and Johnny. When’d Dally get here?
“Heya Ponyboy. I’ve got something for you. It’s from the president of the United States. Just kidding. It’s from Sodapop.” He says, handing the letter to me.
I read it over and realized I’ve gotta get home. Him and Darry miss me terribly and are wanting me to come back. I fold it up and put it in my pocket and stand up. Once I’ve stood up, I realize I’ve slept on my legs weird and now I have a slight limp now.
“Jeez. Slept weird, huh, Pony?” Johnny asks. I look at him with a tired expression. I fake smile at him passive aggressively and nod.
“Just get in the car, I’m takin you kids out to eat.” Dally said. Me and Johnny follow him out to his car and we buckle in. “We’re off to the Dairy Queen.” Dally says while starting the engine.
We get our food and head back. Thank god we have some other food aside from bologna and bread. We stop by the gas station to get some cigarettes, more food and drinks, and some other useless stuff. Dally drives us back to the church and me and Johnny walk back to it. What a fine day, I thought. I want Johnny still.
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That night, I feel the need to see and touch Johnny. Not in like a hardcore way, just something to get me off the edge.
“Johnny?” I ask, not wanting to immediately jump into it but build it up.
“What’s up?” He replies, look up at me to see my flushed face. “Woah, pony! You look like you just survived a heat wave.” He laughs softly and my blush deepens.
“Can i explore your body?” I say. Not really realizing what I’ve said. I jump back in and say, “Not real sexual!! I mean, just like cuddling and a little kissing…” I say shyly.
“C’mere.” Johnny says. A little too eagerly. I hug him then he pulls me onto his lap. I gasp softly and I look down at him. I kiss his neck gently and he makes a noise. Like a gasp and a moan and a whimper all at once. I moved lower and unbutton his shirt, only the top one.
I start sucking on his neck and I feel him growing. I gasp again at feeling him.
“Maybe we sh-shouldn’t… we might get carried away…” he says reluctantly. I nod slowly and get off. We were both hard.