𝑪𝒐𝒘𝒃𝒐𝒚 𝑳𝒊𝒌𝒆 𝑴𝒆 ❦

day 1

i woke up early, i found myself laying on the cold floor, my head on Johnnys chest, pushed up against a wall. Pony was next to us, wrapped up in an old cloth used as a blanket.

i quietly pushed myself off the dirt, dusting my jeans off. stepping over Jonny and PonyBoys fast asleep bodys.

i weaved my way through the door opening, the sun was barley up, just enough for a-bit of light to seep through the dim sky.

the humid breeze swept through my hair, i breathed in the fresh air, letting my eyes shut close. i took everything in for a moment. the peace of the trees not making a single sound, the silent chirps of birds, the calmness in the air.

i had no idea how long we would be safe for, if by tomorrow the cops would of found us and i'd be wrapped in a prison cell, or worse. dead.

i combed through my freshly cut bangs before something caught my eye. leant next to an empty bucket was an old guitar.

i smile crept onto my face, i waddled over to the guitar, picking it up i strummed through each chord.

when i was 11 i learnt how to play, there was an old one in the basement, i thought instead of having to listen to my parents fight every second, i could listen to the beautiful echos of the instrument.

i didn't realise how long i was playing for until i heard Johnny creep up behind me and pull me back in.

"are you crazy y/n," he spitted, "it's one thing to be out there but another to be strumming that guitar as loud as you could, anyone could of heard"

"i'm sorry Johnny i forgot, i just got caught up in it," i looked at the boy as an expression of empathy was he over his face, he bit his top lip before looking from the left to the right.

"look i'm sorry y/n, but you have to come inside, it's too dangerous, you heard Dallas, wait until a week to make sure everything cooled down."

i lifted myself off the steps dusting off the jeans i was wearing. Johnny swang an arm around my shoulder as he lead me back inside.

i met eyes with Pony who looked like he was just waking up. his hair was scruffy and parted itself to the side, his face was mostly clean but bruised in dirt.

he slipped a small smile before standing up, "morning Johnny Cade," he spoke as Johnny walked over to a separate part of the church, "morning y/n," he made his way over to me, leaning himself against the wall.

he stood tall above me, i always knew he was tall, but never really payed attention until he was inches away from me, he had to thick strands of her dangling in-front of his face, and his eyes pierced into mine.

"hey," i smiled, grabbing my hand and whipping the dirt of his face, "i hope i didn't wake you."

"that's alright, i had to wake up eventually," he grabbed my hand taking it off his face and holding it instead beginning to pull me outside.

"Pony we cant go outside, Johnnys gonna lose it."

"i don't care anymore! if im trapped in that church for any longer i'll lose it before he can," the boy let go of my hand, picking up the guitar that i sat down earlier, "was this what you woke me up with."

"yeah sorry.."

he smiled, grabbing my hand again walking me over to a tree a few meters away, "play me something."

he sat down after me, my back against the tree, his head resting on my legs. "Pony it'll be too loud."

"then you better be quiet," he closed his eyes smiling, readjusting his comfort. i picked up the guitar and began picking random chords.

the more i played it turned into a lullabie, there was a calm breeze that accompanied the comfort.

i looked down as Pony opened his eyes staring up into the blue sky, "how come you don't play anymore," he muffled.

"huh?"

"the guitar, i never hear you play it anymore, i swear i couldn't go anywhere without those dumb chords strummin in my eyes but now, i barley ever hear it.. i kinda miss it," he admitted still not breaking contact with the sky.

"i don't know i just, haven't had time for it i guess," i lied. there wasn't really a proper reason, i just kinda stopped.

we both stayed quiet, letting ourselves be in the moment it was only 8am.. we had a long day ahead of us.

A/N- hey guys!! omg it's been so long since i've lasted posted a chapter but here it is ! thankyou so much for all the support i promise that ill keep tryna post weekly <33