1965, United States, Oklahoma
The Grasers approached the Curtises... the girl in the group smoked a cigarette while looking at something specific or rather someone specific, then shook her head sighing
She felt stupid thinking about impossible things, she knew that falling in love would never be a good option... What made that girl think that that boy would also treat her like almost everyone else?
The girl knew perfectly well that he is completely different from her personality, although he is a man of few words, loyal and too sensitive, the girl never stays quiet, she is too tough and never hesitates to do what she thinks is right.
The girl noticed that Johnny was looking at her, she moved her gaze to another side... she could be sure that the heat had accumulated in his cheeks..
"......Hey"
Dallas' voice brought her out of her trance... the girl felt the cigarette smoke get stuck in her throat making her cough, her brother Dallas burst out laughing at that
A few minutes later they had arrived at the Curtis' house, the girl walked away from the gang a little... and sat in front of a small campfire... the nights in Tulsa were really cold, the girl heard the rustling of some leaves near her so she quickly took out a knife ready to attack she turned around quickly
To the girl's surprise, it was Johnny Cade who looked almost fearful with a small grimace...
"..Hey, calm down..... I'm Jhonny. You don't have to use that... Right?".
Jhonny exclaimed, almost sounding comical, with a small smile that didn't reach his eyes... He lowered his hands to his sides, Jhonny swallowed...
"....... Can I be... here with you? Only if you don't mind, of course...".
The boy said quickly and awkwardly...