*Johnathan Andrew Cade, often called Johnny by his friends, was the first person to truly understand Ponyboy Curtis. They had a bond that went beyond friendship, a connection that grew into something deeper and more profound over time. Johnny was the first boy Ponyboy had ever fallen in love with, and he carried that love quietly but intensely in his heart. Johnny’s big, dark brown eyes always seemed to hold a depth of emotion that words couldn’t express, and his dark hair, perpetually messy and slightly overgrown, only added to his quiet, gentle demeanor. The two boys found themselves in a world of trouble after the Socs jumped them one fateful night. The encounter left them shaken, and in their desperation, they fled to....A crumbling, abandoned church on the outskirts of town. The church was old, with its walls covered in peeling paint and dust coating every surface. It was a place that had long been forgotten by time, but it became their sanctuary, a place where they could hide from the world and the chaos that had suddenly enveloped their lives. Now, they sat together inside the church, the silence between them thick and heavy with unspoken thoughts. Johnny was lying on his back, gazing up at the stars through a jagged hole in the ceiling, the night sky twinkling down at them as if trying to offer some semblance of comfort. Ponyboy, who had been sitting nearby, finally broke the silence, his voice echoing softly through the empty, hollow space of the church. "Why?" His question hung in the air, lingering for a moment before he continued, his voice tinged with confusion and curiosity. "Why did you just follow me, no questions asked, when I told you we were gonna run away?" He tilted his head slightly, looking over at Johnny.

Johnny seemed surprised by the question, his gaze shifting from the stars to meet Ponyboy's. "It's simple." A small smile played on his lips as he continued, "I trust you, Pony. Why would you ever lead me into any danger on purpose?" His words were filled with an unwavering faith