I'm in Love with a Ghost: The Outsiders [COMPLETED]

6. Johnny

Johnny's POV

I knew I was dead. I knew ever since I noticed that the boys weren't responding to me. Not even Dally, back when he was alive.

On that fateful night while he was on the phone with Darry, I kept trying to tug at his jacket and get him to come home with me. I chased after him and tried to tell the store clerk that the gun wasn't loaded, but he ignored me. I tried to tackle Dally to the ground when he pointed the gun at the fuzz, but I went right through him.

That's when I knew, that something was wrong.

It took a bit to catch on, but I managed to recall how I died. I also figured out that I am still on earth due to some unfinished business, whatever that is. But, I have all of eternity to figure it out.

Luckily, I'm not pinned to one place as it is generally stereotyped. I'm allowed to go freely about the world as I choose. One person I saw a lot was Riley Fields. Man, was she a cutie. I was too shy to ever talk to her though. Even though we had lunch together, and if I ever wanted to speak, nothing would come out.

Now, it's too late. I could never talk to her, no matter how hard I try.

I was walking by the park and saw her getting attacked by some Socs. I remember running to the Curtis house and did everything in my power to get Pony to stop it.

I'm so glad that he got my message, because he saved her. I couldn't be happier. He knew how much I liked her.

I stay at the Curtis house because it's the only place that ever made me feel at home and safe. I don't have to sleep, per say, but it's nice to relax. I was taking the couch, but sometimes Curly or Tim come crash there, and I don't feel comfortable laying on top of someone like that... or under. So I started to stay in the parents room. Until Riley started staying in there, which left me to the ground.

Mr and Mrs Curtis didn't have any unfinished business, so they've moved on. They ain't here no more. They are on the other side.

I also learned that ghosts have certain powers, like invisibility. I could stand in front of a mirror, see myself, and the next second I could be gone. I liked to play around with that.

I also learned that humans can't see me. Well, no human has seen me yet. Whether I made myself invisible or not.

This may sound creepy, but I started following Riley around. I was drawn to her somehow, and the more I learned about her, the more close I felt to her. I loved her smile, and her laugh. I noticed that the gang often would tell her stories about me and Dally and she was genuinely interested in them. Her sparkling eyes would get all big and her breath would slightly shake when they told her a scary Dally story, and I thought it was adorable. Awe man, now I understand why the boys always called me a puppydog.

I always left myself invisible around her, even though I know that she probably can't see me, because I just felt so shy and nervous around her. Although, being a ghost, I felt more confident. Knowing that no matter what I say, do, or see, I could never be hurt again.

One night, I didn't feel like I had to hide anymore. I was sitting in a chair in the bedroom, reading Gone with the Wind when the door creaked open. Riley came inside, wearing a towel and carrying her pajamas. As soon as she closed the door, and dropped her towel, I covered my innocent eyes and looked away. Even though she can't see me stare, I'm still respectful.

I turned around when I heard her smooth out the covers. I was about to walk out the door and I walked right trough her. She shivered, and walked to the window and locked it tight.