Y/n's POV:

"Get out of my way, greaser girl!" Tiffany barked as she pushed me into my locker. I sighed and rubbed my arm bitterly. I absolutely hated Tiffany! Just because she was a Soc didn't give her a reason to make fun of me.

"Hey, you ok, y/n?"

Johnny Cade was standing beside me. He was a Greaser, just like me.

"Y-yeah, I'm fine." I nodded. "Tiffany's just teasing me again."

"If she goes too far, let me know, ok?" Johnny offered. "I don't want you to be hurt in any way."

I smiled at him.

"Alright, I will," I promised.

Time Skip To After School

As I was walking home, my mind was flooded with thoughts of Johnny. He was so sweet and thoughtful, and he made my heart melt at the sight of him. I wanted to look out for him the same way that he looked out for me.

"GET OUT OF HERE, YOU WORTHLESS LITTLE RAT!"

What's going on over there? I wondered. I ran over to the location of the yelling and my eyes widened in horror of what I saw.

It was Johnny! He was getting beat up by an older man in front of a run-down house.

"Golly..." I gasped. My instincts kicked in and I ran towards the commotion.

"Please... s-stop..." Johnny's voice was weak with pain and sorrow.

"What're you doing to him? Stop!" I ordered.

"Y-y/n... You'll get hurt!" Johnny warned.

I ignored Johnny's words and stepped closer to the man. "Leave him alone!"

I felt a strong stinging sensation as the man smacked my face. I fell down to the ground next to Johnny.

"THAT'S NO WAY TO TALK TO ME, YOU LITTLE BRAT! NOW STAY OUT!" The man slammed the door.

"Johnny, are you alright? Who was that?" I asked. Johnny was covered in bruises.

"It's alright. My old man beats me all the time. It's nothing new," Johnny mumbled. He put his head on his knees and hid his face from my sight.

I scooted closer to him. "Then why are you sad?"

Johnny lifted his head and didn't look me in the eye. Tears dripped down his cheeks. "I'm sorry that he hit you, y/n. I wanted to keep you safe but I failed."

"You didn't fail, Johnny. Trust me," I whispered. "You said that you would protect me from Tiffany and she hasn't tried anything really bad yet."

"But you still got hurt," Johnny protested.

"I'm not upset," I promised. "I only wanted to return the favor. Protecting you is my top priority too."

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