Who would've thought

Fooling Around

Johnny's POV

I woke up the next day with a sore neck and a numb leg. Both Pony and Aiden had fallen asleep, using me as a pillow last night. I didn't mind, though. They really needed the rest after what happened last night.

I gently shook Aiden awake. Even while sleeping, she looked as beautiful as ever. "Hey babe." I greeted her. She blushed and pecked me on the lips. "Morning, Johnny."

Pony started to stir, then he woke up. "Will you two lovebirds chat somewhere else? I'm tryna sleep!" He exclaimed, annoyed. Aiden rolled her eyes and mocked him.

"Will you two lovebirds chat somewhere else? I'm tryna sleep!" It didn't even sound like Pony. It was in a deep, manly voice. I stuck out my tongue at Ponyboy playfully.

Aiden laughed and grabbed my hand. Ponyboy didn't realize I was the one he was sleeping on, so when I got up, his pillow got taken away.

His head hit the ground and he jumped up. "Hey!" Aiden and I burst out laughing. We then ran to the other side of the church, away from Ponyboy.

While Aiden was running in front of me, she didn't see where she was going and tripped on a loose floorboard. Since we were holding hands, we both tumbled to the dusty ground.

"Owww." Aiden groaned since she was the one to hit the ground. We both shared a glance, then burst out laughing for the second time that day. We'd both completely forgotten about the situation at hand.

We were relaxed and having fun. We didn't have a care in the world at that moment as we enjoyed each other's company. Aiden and I stopped our laughing fit and steadied our breathing.

I wanted to kiss her smiling lips right then and there. Aiden's beautiful features pulled me in even more. Her gorgeous and bright eyes, her high but undefined cheekbones.

She wasn't perfect, obviously, but she sure did seem it. I noticed the happy glint in her eyes. She was full of liveliness and excitement. I placed one hand on the ground above her head and the other on her soft cheek. (her FACE CHEEK if you're wondering)

Without thinking, I said three words I was too scared to admit right then and there, but I said them anyways. "I love you." It was barely a whisper, but Aiden heard it loud and clear.

I didn't have time to react before she placed her lips on mine. I felt her hands go through my hair as she kissed me passionately. I felt like crying happy tears as she whispered back. "I love you too."

It was my turn to kiss her passionately. My hands went from her cheek, to her neck, down to her waist and back above her head. I don't even remember how long we kissed. Time just seemed to stop suddenly, all for us.

I pulled away, completely out of breath. I was grinning from ear to ear and I felt like I was in a dream. Aiden smiled. "Don't ever leave me." I shook my head . "Never."

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I have NO IDEA how to play poker, so if you do and I messed something up or I didn't use the correct term, I'm sorry!

Aiden's POV

I sat on the floor while Pony and Johnny played poker. I was sitting halfway in between them, so I could lean over and check on both of them if I wanted to.

Johnny smirked at Pony and blew a smoke ring. Without Pony noticing, Johnny winked at me and made his move. "Ughhhhhh. Why are you so good at this?" Pony fell backwards and sighed. All Johnny said was, "Practice."

The game continued for what seemed like forever. I sighed and rested my chin on my hand. My feet were sticking up in the air as I lay on my stomach. "How much longerrrrrr?" I dragged out the 'r'. I probably sounded like a little kid.

Johnny made his last move and grinned. Pony slapped his forehead. "Done!" Johnny exclaimed. They were playing for cigarettes. Johnny scooped up the pile and put the cigs in a box.

I high-fived Johnny as Pony groaned. "Well someone's a sore loser!" I joked. "Shut up." Pony muttered. I shared a glance with Johnny. "I don't shut up, I grow up! And when I look at you, I throw up! Blegh!!!" We chanted.

"Come on, guys! You're acting like 4 year olds!" He exclaimed. "Who's acting?" I cocked an eyebrow just like he did yesterday. Since Ponyboy didn't know what else to say, he tackled me and started tickling me.

"OooOoh! Pony stOop!" I squealed. Johnny joined in the tickling. "NOOO! Not both of you!" I begged. Johnny tickled my neck while Pony kept on poking me in the sides. I curled up in a ball and covered my sides, laughing like crazy.

I felt Johnny grab my hands and pin them above my head. "Oh don't you dare!" I warned. "I swear-" I couldn't speak any longer because the boys were tickling me and I couldn't do anything about it.

Well, I thought. There is something I can do about it, actually. I mentally high-fived myself at my brilliant idea. With an evil smirk on my face, I checked Johnny out while making sure he noticed. I licked my lips seductively, trying so hard not to burst out laughing and ruin the plan.

Johnny bit his lip and looked away, pretending not to notice. He continued tickling me, though. I kept on staring at him, waiting for him to crack. About two seconds later, he nudged Pony out of the way and roughly kissed me.

Johnny's hands let go of my arms as they went down to my waist. I felt him pull at the band on my skirt and I was shocked by his confidence. "THATS DISGUSTING!"

My eyes shot open and Johnny quickly jumped off me. Both our faces were flushed and we shared the same look of embarrassment. "Oh my god, that nasty! Y'all can get it on whenever you want, just not here with me in your presence!" Pony exclaimed.

"Sorry." Johnny mumbled. "We kinda forgot you were there." I gave Ponyboy a pointed look. "How am I that easy to forget?!" He asked. I shrugged my shoulders.

"Well, at least my plan worked!" I grinned and hopped up. "What?" Johnny asked, surprised. I smirked at him. "Ya know I would never continue that in front of this pure little child over here." I gestured to Pong.

"But you would still continue it?" Johnny asked, hopeful. I shrugged my shoulders with a playful grin on my face. "Maybe."

SO MANY THINGS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CHAPTER! Aiden and Johnny finally said the 'L' word, they had a couple of slightly heated make-out sessions, there was a cute tickle fight, and poor Pony has to deal with these two lovebirds. How sad! NOTE THE SARCASM, PONYBOY. And I have no freaking idea how to write about tickle fights without them seeming sexual. K I love you guys but I gotta go now. Random question: did you guys watch Stranger Things 3 yet? What'd you think?
Stay Gold! 💛