Johnny's POV
This chapter is dedicated to Blak68
——The week goes by terribly for Johnny——
It's Friday and Johnny wished it wasn't, don't get him wrong if it was any other Friday it would be fine I mean it's basically the weekend, but on this particular Friday Johnny agreed to go out with the guys and Larusso will be there, what's even worse is that he can't not go because it's tradition and he didn't go last Friday. His life officially sucks.
Johnny's alarm goes off. He turns it off but isn't bothered to get up so, he goes back to bed. He has enough time anyway.
——Johnny goes to sleep for another 10 minutes——
Suddenly, Johnny wakes up. What time is it? Shit, it's 7:45. He has to get to the school in 15 minutes. He doesn't have enough time to take a shower, make breakfast, pack his things…
Y’know what, whatever he doesn't have to go to school today, he'll just call in sick and put the work for his students on the class group chat.
Johnny grabs his phone from the nightstand.
“Hi Jes- I mean Principal Andrews. I won't be able to come in today. I'm kinda sick” coaxed Johnny fake coughing to emphasis on the sick part.
“Yes, Principal Andrews, I put up the work. Can I go? I'm exhausted” Johnny states.
“Thanks, see you on Monday” Johnny answers.
Johnny's actually not that sleepy so he makes himself some breakfast and watches tv (Rocky of course)
When he finishes his breakfast, he pauses the movie and goes upstairs to take a shower. Afterwards, he goes downstairs to finish the movie.
When the movie finishes, Johnny checks the time. Great, it's 8:45, since Johnny doesn't have to be in school, he doesn't know what to do, so he does the thing everyone does. Sleep.
——Johnny sleeps for a few hours before getting a phone call——
Ring ring, ring ring
Johnny looks at his phone. Who's calling him?
Oh, it's Bobby. Johnny picks up his phone and accepts the call.
“Hi Bobby” Johnny responds.
“Hi Johnny, you aren't in school today. Is there something wrong?” Bobby asks.
“Yeah, I'm ok, I'm just a bit sick” Johnny explains.
“Oh well, are you and Daniel alright? The last time I saw you guys “talk” you guys were arguing” Bobby doubts.
Right, Johnny forgot about the “talk” he had with Daniel on Tuesday, he should probably apologise to him… wait no, he shouldn't have to apologise to Daniel, Daniel should apologise to Johnny I mean, Daniel kissed him without his consent and then started shouting at him.
“Um, I don't know, I haven't talked to him since Tuesday when you and the guys locked us in the JANITOR'S CLOSET” scoffs Johnny.
“Yeah, sorry about that. We just wanted to try and get you guys together” mumbles Bobby.
“Well, I don't want to get with Larusso, so please stay out of my love life” Johnny argues.
“Right, sorry” Bobby apologises.
“Anyways, you're still going out with us tonight, right?” Bobby adds.
“Yeah, yeah, I'll be there” Johnny replies.
“Ok, remember 6pm sharp” Bobby declares.
“Mhm, I'll see you there” Johnny remarks.
“Yeah, bye!” Bobby exults, while hanging up.
Johnny puts his phone down and gets out of bed.
——Johnny still has a few hours till he has to go out so he goes grocery shopping and then watches another movie because he can——
Johnny checks the time again: 5:30. He should probably get going as it takes him 20 minutes to get to the diner. Johnny hops into his car and drives to the diner.
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When Johnny gets to the diner, he sees the guys and Larusso there. Great, just great, this is gonna be so awkward.
Johnny walks into the dinner and makes eye contact with Bobby. Bobby gestures to Johnny to come closer to the table and when Johnny does, he realises the only free seat is beside Larusso. Why the fuck is this his life? Johnny wishes the ground would swallow him whole right then and there.
“Hey guys, sorry I'm late” notifies Johnny waving to the guys.
“Hi Johnny, it's alright, we just arrived a few minutes ago” Jimmy clarifies.
“Yeah, let's just order something” Dutch adds.
——They order their food and talk——
After they get their food, they start to talk. Johnny tries to join in on the guys’ conversation, but it's hard to do that when Larusso's thigh is constantly rubbing off of Johnny's thigh. It's so distracting, and Johnny doesn't know if he likes it or not. Wait, what? Of course he doesn't like it. Larusso was yelling at him on Tuesday and he thinks rubbing his thigh off of Johnny's is going to fix everything. Well, Larusso be damned if he thinks it will.
He can feel Larusso's eyes on him and he's so uncomfortable he finds an excuse to leave.
“I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back” spluttered Johnny, practically sprinting to the bathroom.
“Ok…” Bobby falters.
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Daniel’s POV
“I have to go to the bathroom. I'll be right back” spluttered Johnny.
I turn around to look at him and we make eye contact before he quickly turns around and runs to the restroom.
Did I do something wrong? I mean, I know we didn't end on good terms, but I hoped that we could clear things up tonight. But he seemed uncomfortable.
I look at the guys and see that they are all looking at me.
“Why are you guys looking at me like that?” puzzles Daniel.
Dutch rolls his eyes, while Bobby says “Look, we all know that you like Johnny”.
“What? Me liking Johnny? That's crazy!” Daniel murmurs, blushing like mad
“He told me you kissed him” Bobby argues.
Oh, of course, Johnny told Bobby, he needs to learn how to keep his mouth shut.
“Oh… Well, ok I might like him, so what?” Daniel spits back.
“Nothing, it's just that we want to get you guys together” Tommy articulates.
“What? Johnny doesn't like me like that, we'll never get toge—” doubts Daniel.
“He likes you back, but he's too scared to admit it. You know how Johnny is. If you want to be with Johnny you have to man up and talk to him.” Bobby interrupts.
“Really?” Daniel inquires.
“I'm certain” concedes Bobby.
“Ok, I'll do it” Daniel declares.
Yeah, he can do it. Just man up and talk to Johnny, it'll be alright.
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Johnny's POV
Johnny doesn't actually need the bathroom, so he just washes his hands, splashes water on his face and puts on his best smile.
“Come on Johnny, you're Johnny Lawrence, you can do this” Johnny says to himself.
Johnny walks out of the bathroom and sits back beside Daniel. He sees Daniel fidgeting with his hands and the guys whispering to each other. Huh? “What happened while he was gone?” wonders Johnny.
“Um, is everything alright?” questions Johnny.
“Yeah, it's fine, right Daniel?” hints Dutch.
“Yeah, fine” Daniel mumbles.
Bobby starts (fake) coughing for some reason and then Daniel turns to look at Johnny.
“Hey, can I talk to you in private?” pleads Daniel.
Why would Daniel want to talk to him?
“Oh, yeah, sure, I guess” Johnny hesitates.
Daniel stands up and gestures to Johnny to follow him outside. They go to the back of the diner and Daniel sits on the curb.
This is giving Johnny major déjà vu vibes, but he decides to ignore it.
“Look, I just wanted to say that I'm sorry for shouting at you on Tuesday” Daniel apologised.
“It's ok, I should apologise too. I mean, I was shouting at you too” Johnny forgives.
“Yeah…” Daniel mutters aside, rubbing his neck.
“So… is that all you wanted to say to me?” queries Johnny.
“No, I wanted to tell you something else” Daniel corrects.
“Yeah?” Johnny asks.
“I like you… a lot” prattles Daniel.
Johnny is speechless.
“I understand if you don't like me back and stuff. I mean, I just think you had the right to know that I had a big crush on you since you threatened me a few weeks ago. Funny, right? And on Monday night, the kiss we shared was life changing. I really like you Johnny, you're like a firecracker. You consume my waking days and as much as I want to stop thinking about you. You've stolen my heart” Daniel rambles.
Johnny doesn't know what to say.
“No one has ever said something so nice to me before” Johnny sniffles, eyes glossy, though no tears fall.
“Well, they should because you, Johnny Lawrence, are ama—” Daniel starts, but is interrupted by Johnny pulling him by the waist and slamming his lips onto Daniel's.
Johnny licks Daniel's lips and Daniel opens his mouth to allow Johnny’s tongue in it, while Daniel pulls him in closer by the neck. Johnny can't help but moan a little.
Daniel wraps his arms around Johnny's neck and pulls him closer and they make out until they need to breathe.
When they pull away, they look at each other, smiling.
“I like you too, Daniel Larusso” professes Johnny.
Daniel smiles even more “So, will you give me the honour to take you on a date?” Daniel questions.
“Of course” beams Johnny, smiling harder.
They maintain eye contact for a few seconds before Daniel's lips are back on Johnny's.
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Bobby's POV
“So? How did it go?” inquires Jimmy.
“We did it, we were able to get them together!” Bobby exclaims.
“Even though I did most of the work” Bobby adds.
“Hey! We helped too” Tommy argues.
“Yeah, yeah, you guys helped too” Bobby chuckles.
“I'm so happy for them. Maybe now Johnny will be less grumpy” Dutch jokes.
Tommy playfully punches Dutch on the shoulder and the guys all laugh.
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Author's Note!
I'm back from my trip to Italy. I'm so happy I got to go to Italy, learn more about the country, and get to be in the country where Daniel's ancestors were born (I know he's fictional, but still). I hope you like this chapter. I know I loved writing it, and I'm so happy that my loves are finally together! Well, for now at least. It's also hilarious that this is supposed to be a teacher au, but Johnny’s literally not going to school 💀. Btw, if you get the “you consumed my waking days” part, I love you!