Unlikely Paths Of Love (6)

(Crossover) The Outsiders/Karate Kid

A/N: My brother was watching the remake of Red Dawn earlier. This content is not approved to be played in this house. Guys, do me a favor and never watch the remake of Red Dawn. Watch the 1984 version please :3

CHAPTER 6

Johnny woke up to the sound of a crash. He walked to the kitchen to investigate.

"Damn it!" Daniel was picking up pieces of a broken ceramic plate.

"Here, let me help." Johnny walked over and knelt down to clean up.

"Thanks. " Daniel said. Johnny then went to the bathroom.

Daniel leaned over the counter and sighed. He couldn't stop thinking about that kiss from last night. It felt electrifying, yet both boys woke up and pretended nothing had happened the previous night.

Why did Johnny push him away?

The phone started to ring as Daniel picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Hi, Daniel!"

Daniel knew the voice. "Hi, Ali!"

"Did you hear what happened after you left the party early last night?"

"What?"

"Okay, so...you know how everyone saw how Bobby was hitting on you last night because he was drunk?"

"Oh god. Yeah, you mad about that?"

"Meh. If it was your brother who kissed you, then I'd be all excited. But Bobby? Bleh. Anyways, I heard that apparantly Lawrence and the rest of the goons all beat him up because of that and now he's out cold at home."

Daniel almost dropped the phone. "...are you serious? Is he gonna be alright?"

"I think so. But anyways...are you going to get him a get well soon gift?"

"Why should I?" Daniel asked, eating cereal from the box.

"Daniel..." Ali said into the phone. "...have some sympathy."

He rolled his eyes. "Oh-kay. I guess I'll...I dunno, apologize to him at school when he comes back."

"Good! By the way, how's Johnny doing?"

"Great as always."

"Mmhmm! Well, got to go!"

"Where to?"

"Er...um...I'm going shopping...with Barbara! Yeah, that's it! Bye!" The line went dead.

Daniel shrugged. He was stuffing Cheerios in his mouth and almost spit them out when he turned around.

Johnny came out of the bathroom, soaking wet and clad in nothing but a towel. "Um...do you know where I can find extra soap?" He asked sheepishly, trying to hide himself as he reddened.

"Th...the cabinet beside the sink...middle shelf..." Daniel stuttered.

"Thanks..." Johnny said, walking back in the bathroom.

As soon as Johnny walked back in the bathroom, Daniel took a deep breath.

Who knew living with Johnny was going to be so dramatic?

Apparently, Lawrence and the rest of the Cobras were going to get suspended from school.

Daniel felt partly responsible, and felt kind of bad.

"But it wasn't your fault, right?" Johnny said as Daniel was sitting on the bed cross legged, thinking about it. "If it's anyone's fault, it was that person who spiked the punch."

"I guess you're right..." Daniel said, sighing. "Want to go somewhere for lunch?"

"Really? Where?"

Daniel shrugged. "I dunno. I'll invite Ali too."

Johnny forced a smile. "Great."

"Let's go to Dairy Queen," Daniel said.

The three sat in a booth. "Thanks for inviting me, but really, you two could have gone yourselves!" Ali cheerfully said, giving Daniel a look.

Johnny agreed. They really could have.

They ate their barbecue sandwiches as Ali spotted a group walk in.

It was Rosie, listening to her walkman with three other girls as they sat in a booth across the room.

"Hey, Johnny look! It's Rosie!" Daniel said.

"Um, yeah. So?" Johnny tried not to look.

"You like her, don't you?"

"Y'know, I heard she's dating that one guy in our school on the basketball team who still listens to vinyl records. She's so unavailable," Ali quickly said, chowing down on fries.

"You mean Tom? I thought he was dating that one girl on the cheerleading team. The short copper haired girl," Daniel said.

"That's what Susan told me. Her name's Beatrice," Johnny added.

Ali was getting irritated and it sure did show. "Look, does it matter who's dating who? The point is that Rosie is not available, and if you like her Johnny, you're too good for her!" She fumed in the diner. Everybody was looking at her. Daniel repeatedly whispered 'sit down' and Johnny winced and slid under the table a bit.

Ali then sat down and smiled. "I'm just saying. She's so...gloomy anyways. You should date someone who's both cheerful but serious, too. Like Daniel!"

Daniel then kicked her under the table as Ali winced in pain loudly as people stared again. Johnny reddened, trying to eat his burger.

"Drink your pepsi before it goes flat," Daniel whispered to Ali. She sipped her drink casually, trying to ignore people's stares.

"Where do we go after this?" Johnny asked.

"Oh I have soccer practice," Daniel said. "Again..." he sighed.

"I'll come watch! What about you, Johnny?" Ali asked, resting her chin on her hand.

Johnny shrugged. "Guess I'll just go for a walk around and then head home."

"Okay!" Ali said as she and Daniel got up to leave. "Bye, Johnny!" They both waved, heading out. Johnny clicked his tongue as he headed out too.

He walked by Rosie and her friends as she watched him walk out.

Johnny just chilled on a park bench.

"Um, hey."

He turned to see Rosie standing there, wavy black hair in a ponytail and wearing a blue T-shirt.

Epina wore pink dresses. Rosie liked wearing blue loose tops and denim jeans.

"Hi," Johnny greeted shyly.

"Where'd your friends go?" Rosie asked. She noticed that Johnny had a bit of an accent. Like one of the guys in that movie Grease, she thought.

Johnny peered at the sunlight. "Went to a Daniel's soccer game. What about your friends?"

Rosie sat beside him. "Went to go shopping for makeup and stuff. Not my thing."

"What are you listening to?" Johnny pointed. He never seen a walkman before.

"Oh, it's Crazy For You by Madonna. It's kind of a girly-ish song, though...here, want to listen?" She placed her headphones on Johnny.

Johnny smiled as he listened to the music. Music and technology in Los Angeles was much different than in Tulsa.

"I'm crazy for you...touch me once and you know it's true..." The lyrics sang.

"Tuff song," Johnny said, handing the headphones back.

"Um, yeah. I know, right!" Rosie wasn't sure what he meant by 'tuff', but she was guessing it was a compliment. "So, how do you like it here so far?"

"It's pretty here," Johnny said. "I like it."

"That's good! Where are you from?"

"Tulsa, Oklahoma. East side."

"Oh," Rosie said.

"You know...there was something that was kinda buggin' me. It's a little bit personal, but..."

"But?" Rosie looked at him.

"You...look exactly like someone I know. Or...used to know."

"Really? Who?"

Johnny looked away shyly. "...my ex-girlfriend Epina."

"Oh!" Rosie was surprised. "Really?" She blushed and smiled. "Well...what happened? Did you two break up?"

"Um..." Johnny looked at his feet. "...she died."

"Oh..." Rosie touched his shoulder. "I'm really sorry. She must've been really special to you."

"She really was," Johnny said with a sigh. "...but I guess life has to go on, right?"

"Yeah...hey, there's an awesome carnival in town. Want to go check it out tonight, maybe?" Rosie asked.

Johnny smiled. "Sure, that sounds fun. Just the two of us?"

"Yeah," Rosie said. "Unless, you're...um...uncomfortable with that—"

"No, it's okay! Well...uh...see you tonight then? Wait, I don't have a car."

"No worries...I'll pick you up."

Johnny's eyes widened. "You got a car?"

Rosie smirked. "Somethin' like that..."

"Well, okay. I'm going to go home now, see ya tonight."

"See ya!" She flashed Johnny a big smile that made Johnny's heart do a flip.

Johnny was looking through Daniel's closet for something to wear. It was mostly the same shirts with different colours.

He decided on wearing his own brown T-shirt and jeans.

He combed his hair and smiled.

He walked out of the bedroom, humming 'Crazy For You' as suddenly Daniel walked through the door. "Hey," he said.

"Hey," Johnny replied, looking around.

"What are you looking for?"

Johnny looked at him. "A music player. Like maybe a record player or something..."

Daniel then burst out laughing. "Johnny...don't tell me they still listen to vinyls in Tulsa."

Johnny looked confused. "Yeah, how else would we listen to music?"

"A Walkman? A radio?" Daniel turned on a radio on the kitchen counter, the song 'Come on, Eileen' playing.

Johnny looked in awe at the radio. "Wow, tuff. Where do you buy these?"

Daniel's brow furrowed. "Um, at electronic stores, I guess...you can have this one though, if you like."

"Cooooooooooool." Johnny was amazed at this piece of technology.

"Johnny, is there a reason for you acting so interested in radios and stuff all of a sudden?"

Johnny blushed. "Well...I kind of have a d-date tonight...and she likes music..."

Daniel could of sworn he heard glass shatter and then his ear was ringing. "Date? Date with who?"

"Rosie Wright."

Daniel wanted to flip the table. But of course he didn't.

"I thought she was really gloomy and serious."

Johnny shrugged. "She was real nice and sweet when we talked together. She has a cute side."

Daniel walked down the hall. "I am so tired from soccer so I'm going to nap." He called out as he slammed the door that made Johnny jump.

Was Daniel mad at him? He hoped Daniel wasn't mad at him...having Daniel mad at him was the only thing he did not want happening.

After all, Daniel was the closest one to him and he couldn't imagine losing him.