Pony's POV
I forgot that Johnny had spent the night until he scrambled into the kitchen like there was an alien invasion or something. " Woah, what's the hurry?" Darrel asked as he scooped some eggs onto his plate. " I...just had a weird dream, that's all." He replied. I couldn't tell you that I've never said those words, because I have had my run through with bad dreams before. I knew what it was like to wake up shaking and breaking out in cold sweats. It made me cringe. I hated those dreams, and it was not ok to let my friend suffer. I would talk to him on the way to school.
He ate hurriedly and ran to the bathroom to change. He was acting weird. Almost like he wanted to get to school early. I wondered if he always acted this way at his house in the morning, or if it was just today. Soon, I was getting dressed myself. I didn't love school, but I didn't hate it either. Johnny seemed like he was excited to get to school. Weird, huh?
Johnny's POV
I felt like this had happened before. DJ handed me my notebook, and I squeaked out a " Thanks." She turned and walked away. Then something weird happened. She suddenly turned on her heel and walked straight back to me. Before I could say anything, she handed me a folded piece of paper. I opened it slowly and read it.
Johnny
I don't know you that well, but you seem nice. You're cute, too. Maybe I kinda like-
And then I woke up.
Me and Pony walked outside. We were both silent for a while, but then Pony asked me about my dream. I couldn't tell him about it! I don't know what it meant. It didn't scare me like Pony seemed to think. It did confuse me, though. DJ was sisters with a soc. Pony would be confused that I like a girl like that. Heck, I'm even confused on why I like a girl like that. We are nothing alike! Except for the fact that she is also quiet and nice. And she is short and looks younger than she is. And how she doesn't like violence. I used to carry a switchblade, but I've left it at home. What's the point in fighting. As the school came into view, Pony finally gave up trying to get it out of me. " See you at lunch, Pony." I said as he headed to his first period, and I headed to mine. I saw her in the hallway. DJ, I mean. She was talking to her friend. I noticed her say something about her sister, but not much else. I caught myself staring when I ran into a pole. I was obsessed! Dang it, Johnny! How could I like her!?
She turned around and helped me to my feet. I couldn't help but blush. I was hoping no one else noticed, but I heard snickering throughout the hallway. " Slow down there Johnny. You wouldn't want any other bruises than you already have." That is when I noticed how many bruises I still had from my parents abusing me. Everyone was staring at me. I wanted to cry, but instead I just turned and ran the other way while holding my arms to hide the bruises.
Ponyboy's POV
Johnny ran through the cafeteria, right past me. I lost my balance, but didn't fall. I saw him sit on the bench outside of the cafeteria. I followed and sat down beside him. He looked up at me. " My jacket. I left my jacket at your house."
" So? You can get it after school. What's the big deal?" He slowly let his hands fall to his lap and I saw the bruises he was hiding. I remembered the year before when everyone thought he self harmed himself after some socs cut him pretty badly. It was then that I realized just how much Johnny had to go through and is still going through. I took off my jacket and handed it to him. He looked at me gratefully, as if to say thank you. I walked back towards the cafeteria, and I didn't even care that I was freezing.