Johnny and I walk outside and down the street to my house. Darry was inside.

"What are you doing home early," Darry asks. "Church doesn't end for another hour."

"Well... I got slapped and told never to never come back," I murmur.

"What? Why? Who slapped you," Darry yells.

"Johnny's dad... It was my fault. I-i was caught coming out of a closet with Johnny," I say. "H-he said we were sinning and Johnny couldn't be with m-me.. J-johnny kissed me and said he loved m-me... D-darry I love Johnny..."

"It's okay, calm down little buddy," Darry soothes. "You have to breath."

Johnny rubs my back softly and looks at me worriedly. Darry sighs softly and walks over to me.

"I'll go have a word with him," Darry says. "And Johnny, I assume your dad don't want you home... You can stay here with Ponyboy in his room."

"T-thank you," Johnny says. "R-really.."

"It's no trouble. I'll be back," darry says. "Get him calmed down for me. He'll start crying in a minute..."

Darry walks out without his shoes, leaving me almost in tears with Johnny. My eyes water and tears spill over.

"M-my cheek h-hurts Johnny," I whimper. "I-it hurts."

"Shh, I know," Johnny says. "Let's just lay on the couch and relax, yeah?"

"U-uh huh," I say, wiping at my eyes softly.

Johnny leads me over to the couch, laying down himself. I carefully lay next to him and rest my head on his chest, closing my eyes.

His arms wrap around me gently, pulling me closer to him. My face heats up slightly in the process.

"It's okay Pony," Johnny says softly. "Everything will work out in the end... I promise. Even if my dad hates me forever... It'll be worth it knowing you'll love me for a long time..."

"I-i'll love you forever Johnny. M-my heart is yours," I say" tearing up again. "E-everything of mine, o-of me, is yours..."

"Well... When you put it lile that... I-i know we're young and all but... C-can I have your hand in marriage?"

"Y-you can take my hand..."

Johnny grins at me and kisses my cheek softly. I smile softly and giggle.

"Even if it pisses my dad off, I'm marrying you in that church," Johnny says. "When we're both of age, I swear I will marry you..."

"We don't need rings or fancy things... I just want you by my side..."

"And you'll have me till my dying days."

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EnGaGmEnT!!

I'm happy with this short chapter because it was all fluff! Hope you enjoyed this!