Count me back in. (A Johnny Cade love story/ Outsiders fan-fic.)

New plan.

The gang all sat making small talk as I practically hid behind Johnny. He was warm and comfortable. Every now and then one of the guys would ask me a question bringing me into the conversation,  but being as shy as I am I'd always find a way to wiggle my way out of it. "You want to get out of here and do something?" Johnny whispered, sweetly in my ear. I nodded slightly as we stood up and made out way out the door.

Once we were a block or two away we started talking. I don't know why before then was quiet but for some reason it was. "You know your cute when you get all shy and hide behind me?" Johnny asked, making me blush. "I am?" I replied, looking down at our intertwined fingers. "Yeah. It makes you look absolutely cute, adorable...." He started before he leaned over and whispered in my ear, "Hot too." I blushed even more at that little statement. "Johnny!" I squealed, covering my face. "Especially when you do that."

He continued saying little statements that made my face turn red and gasp, occasionally and playfully I would swat his hand. I have never seen this side of Johnny. I thought, looking over at him. I honestly didn't know what to think about this unknown part of Johnny. Was there more to him than I had seen before? I couldn't help but wonder about all these questions. However when I took a better look at the boy I saw someone  wonderful. Someone fearless and beautiful. Bold and spontaneous and magical all together. Was it me who brought out this side of him or has it always been there? I kept thinking of questions but I didn't really wanna know the answer to any of them.

"Anyways," Johnny started, interrupting my train of thought. "Are you thirsty?  Do you wanna swing by the Dingo and get a coke?" I nodded and hugged his side as we kept walking. "Hey, Johnny?" I asked, suddenly half of me not even knowing what I was going on or what I was saying. "Yes, dear?" He answered. I took a deep breath trying to back out of the question somehow but there was no way I could. If I said never mind it would give him the wrong idea, but if I said nothing at all I'd seem crazy. However, I didn't want to ask the question I was thinking because I knew it would come out weird. "I just.... I just.... I wanted to ask if you feel like everything has changed in your life like it has in mine? You act different now. Happier and everything else. In a few weeks or less you've become this prince charming every girl wishes to have and somehow I got lucky enough to have you. Is there something wrong with me since I never changed and only my life did?  Does it make me a bad person?" The words came out quickly but in a smooth and confident voice. Like it wasn'tell speaking it was someone else. Someone strong who has leadership. Someone who has known love all their life instead of just short days.

"There's nothing wrong with you sweetheart, besides when two people fall in love it's always a little awkward at first. It's all perfectly normal. Furthermore it was never awkward before you met the gang, so that shows friends only make it worse.... I have an idea." Johnny stated, making me look at him in admiration.  He's so hot when he talks like that. I thought, before finally answering, "What?"

"Let's sneak off. We'll   leave right now and come back when the time feels right." Johnny answered, gazing into my eyes. "I-I don't want your gang to hate-" I started being cut off. "No, they won't. They would never. Just for a few days. Please?" He begged, then pressed his lips to mine in a passionate kiss so I couldn't do anything but nod. Why does he want to leave? We just got back. I thought, still kissing him deeper now. But this was a answer that could be answered later. I just wanted to enjoy the moment right now.