Who would've thought

Hidden feelings

Aiden's POV

Even though I don't go that often, I love it when I go to the movies. I like reading better though, because In books you get to understand the characters better.

You can hear their thoughts and everything that's going through their heads. You can learn about them and their motives, and what they think about the other characters.

In movies though, you get to see what the author was thinking when they were writing the book. Of course, that's only if the book is turned into a movie.

Caught up in my thoughts, I didn't realize that everyone was getting up to leave. I do that a lot. You know, getting lost in my thoughts. It doesn't really matter what I'm thinking about, it just has to be something.

Johnny and I were the only ones left in the lot. I realized he was staring at me. Not in the creepy way, in a sweet way. I blushed and looked the opposite way.

I didn't want Johnny to know I liked him, yet. I was kinda scared, ya know. I thought he would think I'm soft, or too emotional. Plus, I didn't want it to get in the way of our friendship. Friends flirt with each other too, sometimes. Thats probably the only reason I think there's a chance he might like me back.

"What's wrong?" I heard Johnny ask. I turned my head back to look at him. "Nothing..." I sighed. Johnny bit his lip. "Can I tell you somethin' important, Aiden?" He asked me. He made direct eye contact.

His big black eyes were filled with emotion. Nervousness, shyness, embarrassment... love? No, it can't be love. I mean, people can love people but that doesn't mean they're in love with them. There's a difference.

My heart started to race. Goddamnit Johnny. Why'd you gotta use those specific words? And ughhhh. Your eyes are so beautiful I just can't- I gulped and nodded my head. "Anything."

Johnny grabbed my hand and held it softly. "I- I think I... No, I'm not gonna say it." He debated with himself. "Say what, Johnny? Come on, you can tell me anything."

I held my breath. Johnny sighed and continued. "I think I like you." He muttered and covered his face with his hands. "I know I like you. Aiden, I really like you and I have for the past few months. You're the only girl I've ever felt this way about. I like you a lot." I pulled his hands away from his face.

"Man, I thought I was the only one who did." I joked. He laughed and smiled at the ground. "But seriously, I like ya too, Johnny. I'm just surprised you told me first." He grinned at me.

I wrapped my arm around his neck as we stared into each others eyes. Man, I thought. This is some cheesy shiz. I thought this just happened in the movies and my books.

Johnny hesitated, but before I knew it, I felt his soft, delicate lips on mine. My eyes closed and I felt butterflies in my stomach as I kissed back. It was soft, but passionate. So many thoughts were racing through my head. The kiss was decently long. We were sat on the cold ground, but we didn't feel cold at all in each other's embrace.

When we stopped, we were both out of breath. Johnny and I sat together, catching our breath. It was the only sound that was heard in the dark, lonely street.

"W- we should probably get back." Johnny said. I nodded my head. "Yeah, the others are probably wondering where we are." He helped me up and we walked over to the Curtis' house. Oh man, oh gosh. Golly, I just kissed Johnny Cade.

We stood in front of the door as Johnny said goodbye to me. He told me he was going to go home tonight. "Okay Johnny, be safe." I whispered. I didn't want his parents to hurt him again. Not tonight, at least.

I wished he didn't go back there. It wasn't really his home. Home is not where you live, home is where you love- where you feel comfortable. Johnny doesn't deserve the life he has, none of the greasers do.

"I'll see you tomorrow, Aiden." Johnny spoke quietly. I gave him a hug and gave him a shirt, but sweet kiss. I waved as he walked down the street.

I opened the door and walked inside. "Dudes, can I crash over here tonight?" I asked. Sodapop, who was giving Darry a back-rub, nodded his head. Still in a sort of daze, I asked "Where's Pony?" "He's doing homework in his room." Soda told me.

I headed over and knocked on the door softly. "Come in." I heard Ponyboy say, frustrated. I opened the door and sat myself down on the bed. "What's up?"

"Just thinkin' about the Socs." He sighed. "What about 'em?" I grabbed a pillow and hugged it against my chest. I was only half paying attention. "Why do they hate us so much? Why do they bother us all the time? We leave them alone so what's their big deal?"

I shrugged my shoulders. "I don't know, they just get all prideful and cocky I guess. You know, they get boozed up very easily. No one's ever really nice when they're drunk."

"Is that what happened with that guy?" Ponyboy blurted out. I furrowed my eyebrows. "The one that Johnny saved you from?" I nodded my head in response. Johnny...

"Bob? Yeah. He was drunk when that happened. I actually thought he was a decent person. I don't know what was wrong with me when I dated him." I muttered the last part to myself.

"You dated him?!" Pony asked, shocked. My face turned red. I huffed and nodded my head. "Wish I didn't, though." I was clearly embarrassed, so Ponyboy laid off. I was thankful for that.

Ponyboy could understand me when it came to these things. He could relate to me sometimes and I was grateful to have someone that I could talk to about these things.

Obviously, he hasn't had a Soc girlfriend or had the exact same problems as me, but he would try to see where I was coming from.

"What's on your mind?" Ponyboy asked. He could tell I was thinking about something else. "Huh? Oh, nothing..." I sighed and couldn't help but smile.

"Sure doesn't seem like it. What happened?" I glanced over to Pony and quickly buried my face in the pillow I was holding. "Jhnh khshd mh" I mumbled. Ponyboy looked hella confused.

"What?" He asked. "Johnny kissed me." My face turned red with embarrassment once again. I smiled and laughed at myself for being so girly and cheesy. "He did? I never knew he had it in him to kiss a girl." Said Pony. I shrugged my shoulders. "Me neither." I yawned loudly.

"I'm gonna head to sleep now, I'm super tired. I'll talk to you in the mornin'. Night, Ponyboy." I said. "G'night Aiden." I heard as I closed his door. "Thanks..." I whispered. Thanks for listening to me and being a great friend.

I found a comfy spot on the couch and closed my eyes. Today was a very eventful day. Pony got jumped, Johnny and I confessed our feelings, Johnny and I kissed. Oh boy, I had my first kiss! I told Ponyboy about it and I explained what happened that night with me an' Bob. All my thoughts blurred in my head and I yawned loudly once more. I was asleep before I knew it.

So basically all of this was just chapter one in the actual book. Whoops, I might've wrote too much. Okay, so I just went back and read the last few chapters, and they're crap. Sorry for the disappointment, but I'll rewrite them after I've finished the story. I just want to get all my ideas and main plot down first, then I'll go back and edit. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Word count: 1345
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