Hey guys just thought I'd specify some things with people who read my story. Apparently people are confused with my reasoning behind the names I chose.
When I meant that the family is "royalty" I actually meant that the parents had a thing for popular world figures, like Alexander the Great, Queen Elizabeth, Michelangelo (the painter), and Marie Antoinette. I guess that's my fault I didn't specify what I meant and I am in no way trying to come up with interesting or different names like S.E. Hinton did, because I could never try and copy her, she's too amazing. I had also asked my mom who lived in New York from the late 50's to the 90's and she has heard of the name Antoinette being used for a girl's name, so, I'm not trying to be rude I just thought I'd specify what I meant, and Michael's name was just a spur of the moment thing, I know it's kind of cheesy but hey it's my first fanfic and I got some new good ideas coming (hopefully) Sorry for the confusion!
Johnny's POV:
I saw her walking up to us in the middle of a football game. For some reason she makes me nervous, I don't know if it's the fact she's a girl or that she's so independent and outgoing. I am not at all like that, and I fell real awkward when she tries to talk to me. Actually I feel rude not saying much to her, and I know she's trying to make friends, but I don't think she cares.
I was actually disappointed she left. I like listening to her talk, she has a pretty thick New York accent, and she's not one of those girls who have a whinny sounding voice. It's more confident and strong, kind of like Dal's, but his accent isn't as thick as hers. I never really liked brown haired girls, but she makes brown hair look nice. It's thick and wavy with some bouncy curls, she makes it look real nice for school, but Toni had it up when she played football with us. She is one strong girl; I didn't think girls had muscles like that; most of the girls in Tulsa are stick thin. Toni's thin too, but she has very muscular legs, I have no idea how though, she doesn't do any sports that I know of.
But one thing is very clear; she has no interest in me. She is always looking at Soda and talking to Pony, she barely notices I'm there. I'm going to have to open up more if I want her to notice me, but that's going to be real tough for me.
(Now this is where the story skips to the end of October beginning of November.)
Toni's POV:
The leaves had started to change and the scenery was amazing, but the environment and weather were the last things on my mind. I had known the greasers for about a month now and they were beginning to grow on me so much I was considering asking them to the dance. Homecoming was coming up and I couldn't wait. If the boys agreed to go we would hang out during the day, go to dinner, get dressed, and head over to the dance, but that was going to be harder than I thought.
"No way, you couldn't pay me a thousand dollars to go to a dance," said Two-bit digging in his locker for a hidden book. It was the end of the day and I had told them my idea.
"Oh come on, when was the last time you went to a dance and hung out? I'll even pay for dinner and the tickets. Please guys I don't want to go alone."
"Well then just don't go. I won't kill ya if you miss a few dances."
"Hello, do you guys realize that I love to dance. I went to every dance we had at school, and I'm not stopping now!" I said stopping Two-bit, Pony, and Johnny from walking any further.
"What about our suits? We don't have money to get nice suits for the dance," Pony said in a soft voice, embarrassed at the fact he didn't have enough money.
"Actually, you don't have to wear suits; you can wear nice shirts and pants. If you don't have any, well then, don't worry, I'll take care of it," I replied.
"No you don't have to do that, we might not even go. Plus we don't want you to waste money on us."
"Are you saying that you guys aren't worth it, because you are. You can consider it as an early Christmas present. Please come with me, I don't know anyone else well enough."
"Alright we'll go, under one condition," Two-bit said with a serious tone with a less serious look on his face.
"Okay, what?" I asked with uncertainty.
"You have to teach us how to dance, and I mean good dancing, not just step touch or anything," Two-bit said with a smirk on his face.
He thinks I can't do it, well I'll show him. These three boys will be some of the best dancers out there when I'm through with them!
"Phew! I thought you were going to give me something hard to do, I was actually scared there for a second."
"What do you mean, that's a hard task isn't it?" Pony inquired with a confused look on his face.
"One thing I didn't tell you guys about me is that I had been doing dance for ten years before I moved here."
"So that's where all your muscle came from. What kind of dance did you do?" Two-bit asked as we walked down the street to my house.
"I did tap, ballet, and jazz. I love dance and then when I learned that we were moving I knew it meant one thing no more dance for a while. I was also afraid that Tulsa wouldn't have decent dances, but I was so excited when I found out they did. Thank you guys so much for being my dates," I said putting my arms around Pony and Johnny's shoulders.
"So, are two going to come over my house to study?"
"Sorry Toni I can't, Darry wants me home because for some reason he has gone on a cleaning spree and he wants me and Soda to help."
"Oh, well, what about you Johnny? I can tutor you if you want, or we could study for health? Come on what do you say?" Johnny had started blushing again and I could tell he wanted to, but was probably too shy to say yes.
"Um… I guess I could come. I could use the extra help."
"Brilliant! Well, here's my house come on Johnny, I'll talk to you guys later," I yelled after Pony and Two-bit.
"See ya," they yelled back in unison.
Johnny and I walked up to the house and I was glad my brother was spending the weekend with his friends. He probably wouldn't be too happy with me bring Johnny home.
Johnny's POV:
As Toni and I walked into the house I started to regret saying yes. I wanted to hang out, but what if her parents wouldn't like the idea. Her brother was what really scared me though; I really hoped he wasn't home.
I looked around the entrance hall and gaped at how big it was. They had old paintings and pictures of the family on the wall. The hall led off into three different ways, to the right into the living room, to the left into the dining room that led to the kitchen, and straight ahead to the grand staircase that led to the upstairs.
"You want anything to drink Johnny?"
"No, I'm good for now."
"My parents should be home any second, and you don't have to worry about my brother, he's staying at a friend's for the weekend."
"Oh, so where are we going to study?"
"I was thinking either the dining room or my room, or if you feel like sitting outside in the cold weather we can?"
The first one was probably the best for me; I would feel too awkward being in her room and I was not about to sit outside.
"I guess the dining room will do."
"Okay, so let's start with health, the stupid vocab is what I don't get. Do you get it?"
"Not really, but I could definitely use help with the organ systems," I said pulling out my health folder, which was the only folder I've been able to keep thanks to Toni, she held it for me so I wouldn't lose anything.
We started on health and worked our way through my whole schedule. She tried helping me in math, but I think she was getting annoyed with me because I didn't understand long division. So she moved on to English, which is a little easier for me. We just got done when her parents walked in and I felt like crawling under a rock. I looked so under dressed compared to her parents, her father was wearing a suit and her mother had on a skirt and blouse.
"Hello sweetie, how was school? Who's your friend?" her mother asked giving Toni a small kiss on the cheek.
"This is Johnny Cade, Johnny this is my mom and dad, but you can call them Liz and Alex," Toni informed me getting up and going into the kitchen. I stood up and followed her in.
"Well it's nice to have you here Johnny, are you staying for dinner?"
I was surprised when her mom asked me this question; I wasn't sure how to answer.
"Um… well I don't want to be in the way or anything."
"No, you're not going to be in the way, my wife cooks extra just in case one of the kids brings home a friend," Toni's father said pulling the paper out of his briefcase.
"Come on Johnny, my mom's cooking her world famous spaghetti and meatballs tonight," Toni said handing me a drink.
"Well, I guess if you're sure it's okay," I said taking a sip of the coke.
"No problem, you're welcome here anytime. Just give me and Alex a minute to get changed and I'll get right to cooking."
While Toni's mom made dinner me, Toni, and her dad talked about almost everything possible. They were really nice people and I'm glad I stayed because the food was amazing! Her dad offered to take me home, but I didn't want them to see where I lived. But he insisted on taking me, and wouldn't take no for an answer. In the end he finally won, and he and Toni brought me home. We pulled up to the house and I looked at them for some hint of disgust on their faces, but to my surprise they didn't look bothered at all by the appearance of my unkempt house.
"Is this it Johnny?" her father asked me.
"Yeah, thanks for dinner and driving me home," I said getting out of the car.
"No problem Johnny, I'll see you later," Toni had leaned out of the car and handed me a paper with her number on it.
"If you ever need a ride or something just give us a call."
"Thanks again, bye." I turned towards the house as the car drove away. I was very thankful my parents weren't yelling at each other when I was dropped off. I would have died if Toni would have found out about my home life, I wasn't ready to tell her yet, and I was waiting for the right moment. When that was I wasn't sure.
Hope you liked it the next chapters are going to have some drama and surprises! reviews please!!
