Chapter 9
Johnny wiped the tears off his eyes as he continued to walk down the street. What just happened? Why was Dally so contradicting? When the two of them were alone, he was sweet and romantic… everything Johnny wanted. But in front of the gang, he was back to the normal Dally. The cold, mean, egoistic Dally.
After walking for a while, Johnny reached the park, where he found himself a seat on the bench. He sighed as he took out and lit a cigarette butt. Maybe he was too hard on Dally. After all, Dally had never bothered to woo anybody for this long. Was it possible that he was serious?
Johnny had never been in a relationship before. Even though he liked looking at girls, greasers or socs, he was never interested in them. He always thought he was a little weird, because everyone in school seemed to have a girlfriend except him. (and maybe Ponyboy, but he doesn't count.) Now he knew that relationships weren't exactly a bed of roses. In fact, it's shitty.
Johnny started chuckling as he recalled some of Dally's past girlfriends. They weren't exactly perfect, and Dally had a hard time satisfying them. Dally deserves better. Maybe I could make him happy, Johnny thought. Dally's probably so insecure because of his reputation. He's afraid people would judge him when they find out his sexual preference. If he was willing to change for me, maybe I should be willing to accept that.
A tap on the shoulder pulled Johnny out of his thoughts. He turned around, a little afraid it was some dude with a switchblade or somethin', but it was only Dally, who looked exhausted.
"What happened to you?" Johnny asked worriedly.
"I ran after you man! Kept a distance though, was afraid you'd punch me if you saw me or something." Dally panted as he tried to catch his breath, "Look kid, I'm sorry. I should hav-"
"No Dally, I'm sorry."
Dally choked, "Excuse me?"
Johnny sighed as he scooted over to make space for Dally. "I'm sorry, I guess I was a little too hard on you." Dally gulped when Johnny grabbed hold of his hand, "Why don't we start afresh? I promise I'd act less like a girl, and you promise you won't be so insecure anymore?"
Dally smiled, "I'm insecure? What gave you that idea!"
"Oh please, you couldn't even talk to me in proper sentences on our failed first date! You were such a girl!"
"Of course not, I was so uncomfortable, with my hair all greased and neat! And ME acting like a girl? I'll have you know, little missy, it's not that easy to romance your best friend! Especially if he was a guy too!"
"Ha! What's so different? Guys are girls too. Well, at least I think most guys are, they just don't want to show off their feminine side. That's not the point. Besides, You needed help from Ponyboy. That's not the Dally I know!"
"Excuse me? You needed help from Two-bit!"
Johnny paused. "Oh shut up and kiss me already."
Their lips met, tongues gently exploring each other's mouths. Dally moaned and pressed harder, his hands searching for Johnny's wrists. Johnny wrapped his arms around Dally's neck and grabbed on, as Dally pinned them to the ground with one of his hands.
Johnny pulled away, "Dally, you're heavy." He whispered, "Think you better move before it hurts more."
Dally quickly let go of the wrists. "Sorry, kid. It's just… it's been a while since I was with someone for more than a night." He smiled, "Are you sure you wanna do this?"
Johnny frowned, "Dude! Not here. Couples come here to make out you know, what'd they think if they saw us men rolling around in the grass?"
"Who cares!" Dally planted another kiss on Johnny's lips, but Johnny quickly pushed him off. "AWW COME ON JOHNNY, WHAT NOW?"
Johnny sniggered, "Let's go to my house."
Dally grinned widely. "Oh."
A/N: I hope you guys like this chapter. I know it's a little rushed, but I'm sick so I can't think properly. I need you guys to do me a favour; suggest what I should write in the next few chapters eh? Thanks for all your support guys! Do read my other story too. (:
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