Unchained Melody // Johnnyboy

Chapter 7

"We can slow dance to rock music
Kiss while we do it
Talk til we both turn blue"

Ponyboys POV

I was slow dancing with Johnny and we kissed twice. He was about to tell me something before SHE had to interrupt. I was so fucking mad.

But then I got worried. What if she saw us kissing? I guess we shouldn't have done it in front of everyone...

It was stupid but I don't regret it and I wouldn't change it for the world.

Angela gave me a fake sweet smile. God I hate her. I don't even know where Cherry went and I don't care.

"Ponyboy, can I talk to Johnny alone for a minute?" I wanted to say no, but I just nodded and walked away. I just watched them from across the room, though.

I watched them talk, and Johnny looked very uncomfortable. I had to get him away from her. Before I could move, they kissed. It would've been different if she kissed him, but no.

He kissed her.

And that feeling came back. The feeling of being used. My heart sunk and I just wanted to scream. Why did he do this to me?

I told him I loved him and he kissed me! Maybe he was going to tell me he didn't like me back...but why would he kiss me then? I was so confused. Why would he do this?

I couldn't take it anymore. I had to leave. They started dancing and I couldn't watch. I couldn't stay knowing the one I loved, and who I thought might've liked me back, was slow dancing with someone else.

I started to run out. Two-Bit called out my name, but I didn't stop. I ran out of the back door and reached the steps, where I started crying. Sobbing, more like it.

I didn't expect Two-Bit to follow me, but he did. And Marcia was with him. I was embarrassed but I couldn't stop crying.

I just wanted Johnny. Why did it have to be so complicated?

"Aw, shoot kid! What's wrong? You upset over Cherry leaving?" I forgot, he doesn't know. He thinks I like Cherry. I didn't give two shits if she left. Maybe I should tell him. I don't think he'd judge.

"No. It ain't that." I did my best to console myself. Him and Marcia sat next to me on the stairs.

"Well, then what is it?" Two-Bit asked. I can do this.

"It's just...I like Johnny, man. I love him, actually. He kissed me last week and said it was a mistake. But tonight we slow danced and...and...I told him I love him and he kissed me again. I thought he might've felt the same. He was gonna say something but Angela...well she came in and told me to leave and when I came back I-I saw him kiss her. Don't hate me." I buried my face in my hands and started sobbing again. I felt Marcia hug me and I was surprised.

"Oh come on honey, we're not gonna judge you. Right, Two?" She looked up at him.

"Damn it! I owe Steve 5 bucks!" The fuck? My mouth dropped open and Marcia just shook her head.

"Wait, you guys made a bet?" Was it that obvious?

"Yeah we made a bet that you and Johnny are gay for each other." I glared at him. Johnny didn't want me.

"But in all seriousness, I'd never judge ya, kid. I think people should be able love whoever the fuck they want." Two-Bit said. I was happy they accepted me.

"I do too. But be careful, not everyone is accepting." Marcia warned. I knew that. I'd only tell the gang and her.

"I just-...I just don't know what to do about Johnny." I sighed. This was driving me crazy.

"Johnny ain't the type to mess with people's feelings. He definitely likes ya. I dunno why he would kiss that Shepard skank, though." Two-Bit said as he lit a cigarette.

"Gosh, that Angela sure is a whore. Excuse my language. But I got a class with her and she's always flirting with some guy." Of course she is. She doesn't really want Johnny. She's only using him. But does Johnny want her? Maybe, maybe not. I just don't know anymore.

That's when I realized. I'm tired of being played with. I don't care what anyone says. I'm so tired of this. I'm hurt like hell.

I don't know if Johnny wants me or not. I'm not his fucking toy. He can't kiss me only when it's convenient for him.

He either wants me or he doesn't.

"I'm so tired of Johnny playing games. I'm pissed at him!" I had angry tears running down my face. I just want to go home, curl up in a ball and cry. I wouldn't let Johnny in our room tonight.

"Two-Bit honey, maybe we should take him home." Marcia said. She was close enough to me to practically feel me shaking.

"Yeah, baby. You're right. Come on, kid. I'll drive ya." I felt kind of bad that they were leaving because of me. But I knew Two-Bit was okay with it. He'd probably take her out again tonight.

In a way I was jealous of them. I wanted to call Johnny cute names like that.

But now I don't know if that would ever happen.

Johnny's POV

"Kiss me. Now. Or I'll get my brother to make you suffer. I will make you suffer." Angela said, getting closer to me. I don't know which brother she meant, they were both intimidating. I don't know if she saw the kiss, but she was acting like a physcopath.

I want about to tell Ponyboy I loved him back. And then ask him out. But no. She had to come in and ruin it.

"Now. Johnny." She painfully gripped my arm and her voice was scary. I felt like I had no choice.

So I kissed her. It didn't feel like kissing Ponyboy at all. Ponyboys kisses were soft and gentle and full of love. I felt fireworks in those. This kiss was rough and I didn't feel anything.

I broke the kiss and she wrapped her arms around my neck, forcing me to slow-dance with her.

I looked over her shoulder, trying to spot Ponyboy. If he saw that kiss, I could only imagine what he thought. I didn't wanna hurt him again.

Why was I so scared of everything? I realize Tim isn't stupid enough to lay a finger on me, he knew Dally would kick his ass.

But Angela was capable of anything. She probably had a million guys who would beat me up. I know she ain't just seeing me.

You know what? I don't care if I get beat up, or she tries to make me suffer. I've already suffered enough, I could handle anything. I shouldn't have kissed her.

Ponyboys the light of my life and I let him down. Screw this, I have to get him back. I push Angela off me and start running. I have to find him.

"So let's dance in slow motion
Turn it up, turn it up
And let's dance by the ocean, ooh-ooh"