For You |Buckin|

You Don't Have To Be Alone

April 2002

  The next day Chris walked in and waved at Jonny with a wink. Jonny looked down and smiled at the floor. Guy said, "Chris you seem more energetic than ever." Chris shrugged, "I've been having great luck." The two had agreed not to tell anyone about their 'relationship.' They had already started the recording process. They took each song, practiced it tons of times until it was nearly perfect.

   They recorded each verse, chorus, and line hundreds of times. It was exhausting work. The two had arranged their first 'official' date to go see a movie. Jonny never really enjoyed the Lord of The Rings but, Chris was a fan so naturally, they chose to see that movie. The left together 20 minutes early. 

  Jonny grinned, "I'll drive!" Chris shrugged, "Alright." Jonny turned on the car and said, "I'm really excited." Chris raised an eyebrow, "For the movie, you don't like that stuff." Jonny nodded, "I know but, being on a real date with you. That's... really surprising to me." Chris asked, "How?" Jonny shook his head, "I just, thought you were out of my league." Chris scoffed, "Really? I thought the same thing."

  Jonny chuckled, "Liar." Chris rolled his eyes, "It's true." Jonny smiled at him before turning back to the road.

  Chris asked, "You do have the tickets?" Jonny nodded, "Printed them out from the computer this morning." Chris said, "I'll buy popcorn." Jonny said, "Thanks.." 

  Jonny parked and the two held hands as they walked into the theater. Chris asked, "Do you think we should um.. hold hands in public, people could recognize us." Jonny shook his head, "I- uh, well friends do that too right, it's not like were that ashamed to be together." Chris nodded, "Of course." 

  Jonny did want to show in public displays of affection but, he knew Chris was too scared. After buying popcorn the two sat next to each other towards the back. Chris' eyes were glued to the screen but Jonny couldn't care less. 

  Jonny had no clue who any of the characters were so he just ate popcorn and zoned out the whole time. Chris grinned and said enthusiastically, "That was great!" Jonny nodded, "Yeah, it was fine." Jonny smiled, "Wanna get dinner?" 

  Chris got up and said, "Of course." Jonny began driving again, "Where do you wanna eat?" Chris said, "It might not be fancy but, I do like eating at the food court at the mall." Jonny nodded, "Sounds great." 

  After parking again they walked into the mall. It was crowded so the two blended in. Chris was often recognized but Jonny rarely was even noticed. Sitting at a table eating hamburgers Jonny said, "This was, fun." Chris nodded, "Mhmm, we should do this again." 

  Jonny nodded, "We really should." They put away the trays. Jonny said, "Should I drop you off where your car is? Do you wanna go to uh... my apartment?" Chris chuckled, "I'm really tired, maybe you should just drop me off back at the studio so I can get my car." Jonny blushed and nodded, "Okay."