#johnny headcanons

(I just started working on this like 2 days ago so there is NOT much that is like 100% set in stone other than what I just said & Darry & Soda still being brothers + their parents dying)

Ooooh!! I LOVE foster care au's!!!

Johnny used to be Darry's foster son? As in he was moved to a different placement or this is an aged up thing and he aged out of the system? I think that either way, he'd do his best to keep contact with Darry and Soda for sure, and would come meet Pony the moment he hears Darry has a new placement.

There's a LOT of interpretations of foster-kid!Pony, and while I like a lot of them, I think the most accurate would be a quiet yet rebellious Pony. He doesn't speak to anyone if he's not spoken to, he keeps his eyes down, he's always off in his head as a coping mechanism, and - if his previous placements have been really bad - bulimia, where he binge eats secretly by stealing things from the DX, the grocery, etc, and then throws it up later. But I think he'd also be rebellious in the sense of hanging out with Curly when he knows Curly is a bad influence, selling test and homework answers to kids for his secret stash of cash, hiding things from Darry and the gang, etc.

Johnny - and Dally, probably; that boy was on the streets of NY he knows the signs - is the only one who knows what Pony is doing. He knows about every little bit of rebellion and such, but I don't think he'd tell anyone unless it seemed like Pony was in actual danger or at risk of getting into major legal trouble. Because Johnny knows how it feels, constantly being moved around, never having a place to settle, not knowing if your foster family is actually safe, etc. He knows that sometimes you have to do what you have to do to survive, and calm your mind, even if it isn't the safest.

Speaking of moving around, Johnny and Pony both are a lot jumpier and have a fuck-ton of trust issues because of it. You try and talk about college with them? They've never even thought about it because there's no guarantee that any college will accept them due to their inconsistent school records. You try to make them prepare for the future? They'll hit you with that 'are you dumb' look, because in their minds, they have no future that isn't homelessness. You say something that implies they'll be in one place for a long time? They'll straight-up go silent and look at you weird until you remember they're foster kids.

I imagine Pony and Steve's 'hatred' for each other wouldn't really be a thing because Pony would never accept Soda's offers to tag along unless he felt forced, and he certainly wouldn't be bold enough to talk shit about Steve to his face. Hell, Steve may even kinda resonate with Pony, if Pony is on the angrier, more volatile side.

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anyone else ever think about Johnny’s bangs? In other words, I think too much and now have created meaning behind his bangs. The way Ponyboy described Johnny’s bangs in the book made it seem like an annoyance.

“his hair was jet black and heavily greased and combed to the side, but it was so long that it fell in shaggy bangs across his forehead.”

Sure I might be reading too much into things, but the use of “heavily greased” painted a picture for me that he puts in effort to have it to the side, the bangs reluctantly being left alone because it’s easier or something.

Yes, greasers have long hair. Yes, they take pride in it. Yes, Pony says people rarely get haircuts in his neighborhood. But no one else (in the main seven at least) is said to have bangs. From my limited understanding of bangs due to lazy research and not being someone with bangs, his hair would most likely had to have been styled that way at some point.

So, what if, when Johnny was a kid, (when he still had a parent that loved him) his mom cut his hair sometime, and as she was doing it she pretended they were at some fancy barber shop and mimicked a bunch of hairstyles on him (maybe she even made her voice sound like the rich people’s, maybe he giggled, maybe she tickled him, maybe for a moment it seemed like a normal happy family, maybe she could pretend there was a loving husband and father, maybe he could later pretend—) but when she actually cut it she decided to create bangs.

What if, afterwards, as he looked at his reflection, she showered him with compliments, saying how nice he looked, it really suited him, he’d be sure to have girls swooning when he’s older.

What if, that was the last time she said something nice to him.

What if, that was the last time she made an effort for him.

What if, that was the last time she made him feel loved.

What if, that was the only positive memory he had of her. (of his childhood)

Warnings: Talks of murder, cannibalism, kidnapping (it’s Johnny what were you expecting?), and describing his dick, let me know if I missed anything <3 

Have some more of Johnny 😈

*Body*

Stands at 6 ft and 2 inches and weighs 200 lbs (canon) and it’s all muscle. Muscular but not to the point where it’s too much I think. Helps him get peoples attention so he can lead/kidnap them back to the house and overpower people easily 

Shows off his muscles subtly and makes it look like he doesn’t mean to do it, it just 

happens(he does mean to) 

The only fat he has on him is his ass and thighs

I’m joking I’m joking (I’m not)

I’m surprised he’s not as tan as I would expect, he’s kinda pale?? Might be just my lighting but he’s not tan at all

Has scars all over his body. Got quite a few scars from fights whether from victims or when he was a kid. I hc that he wears the gloves because he burned both his hands pretty bad and I think it was because he was doing something stupid (like holding a firecracker and letting Sissy light it)

Speaking of hands, big. Nice long and semi thick fingers? Doesn’t like it when people look or touch them. I think it’ll take forever til he’ll let you and if you say something that he finds odd, you won’t ever touch them again. 

He probably won’t let you paint his nails 😭 it’ll take a lot of convincing to let him paint his nails and if he does?? Makes you do black only at first then maybe blue if he sees that if makes you super happy and he gets some sort of “payment” *wink wink hint hint nudge nudge* 

He pretty much takes care of any injuries he gets by himself. Just washes with water and bandages it up. Does okay with stitches if he needs them? But his hands shake a bit so it’s not really neat

I feel like his hair is greasy and thick. It’s only soft when he blow dries it, the softness only lasts for a day though. Doesn’t like when people touch it but he lets them to make them more comfortable and so he can bring them back home. It looks dark brown to me so that’s what I’m going with 

If he’s in a relationship with you? first of all how did you manage that?? And secondly, he  might let you play with his hair after a good while but I wouldn’t count on it and only if he’s serious about you

Kinda has good hygiene? Like, he showers and brushes his teeth because nobody wants stanky breath and BO but he’s not the cleanest 

Has a lovely arch nose <3 I can imagine the Reader pulling on it as a way to mess with him 😩

Has very pretty brown eyes <3 and very nice eyelashes if you ever seen the tcm petals

Dick talk (lmao)

I personally think this man is packing. A little over 7 inches, very thick and but not too veiny. Fills you up nicely but it does sting sometimes when he doesn’t prep you enough (or at all)

Curves a bit to the left <3 and I’m sorry but he has hairy balls (he has to, he has the energy) 

Has a big bush, man does not shave and will not. Might trim it a bit but doesn’t put any effort into it. 

Also doesn’t mind a bush or body hair on any partners either surprisingly, since they can’t really afford razors he’s used to everyone not shaving at all unless he or Sissy steals it for everyone 

Has a nice happy trail too😩 it’s not a lot but it’s noticeable. Goes a tiny bit about his bellybutton and it’s the same color as his hair. Hairy legs too but his arms aren’t really that hairy. He has a bit of a stubble too <3

*General*

I heard someone saying that he’s the youngest?? Normally Bubba is the youngest?? Johnny has to be old enough to go to bars so I’m going to say he’s about 25-26 

Motherfucker snores like a train. Sometimes he takes snoring if he hasn’t fallen asleep yet just to catch victims escaping 

Pet names I think he would use (if you surprisingly ended up with him) are: Sugar, Darling, Princess/Prince, Sweatpea, Sunshine, Baby Doll, and I really think he would also use Precious. 

“Ain’t you so precious.” Then mf bites you, slaps away and runs laughing like a manic

He tries to give you a hug when he comes in all sweaty from working outside (he smells don’t let him)

Definitely has a type (it’s you bestie, you’re his type)

Like with the tcm petals thing, he can’t sneak very well because of his keys(at least I think) He also sounds like he stomps everywhere he goes😭

Probably only wears jeans and t shirts. I can see him dressing up a bit for going out but nothing to fancy

I think someone in the family has to have some type of job, Johnny is the only one who works along with Cook. (Haven’t watched the movies but I plan too I just don’t wanna pay 😭)  I can’t really decide on what he would do though, maybe a mechanic? Plumber?

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I do think he likes to fix things, any problems with the house? He’s on it. A hole is in the roof? Just give him a couple of days, he’ll get it done

I’ve seen a few people say this, he’s favorite part is the thigh, and I completely agree

Does know how to cook but unfortunately it’s people💀

He does hunt/fish a lot too so he can definitely cook em up

I can imagine you’re trying to escape and you pass by the garage and he’s just skinning an animal that’s up on a hook and then notices you😟

Anyways-

I don’t really think he’s all the suave?? He’s kinda a meanie tbh😭  But I think it’s all just an act to get people more comfortable with him, he’s just doing what he’s seen on TV

I truly believe he’s a giant goofball. A big meanie goofball who’s also a narcissist and very manipulative 

I feel like he played pranks a lot as a kid but he’s pranks were setting something on fire or throwing a victim’s underwear in someone’s face instead of y’know, normal shit? 

He will bite you and draw blood just because he thinks it’s funny. I personally don’t think he’d use his knife on you though, that’s only for food

Very competitive and will come up with the stupidest “challenges” just so he can show he’s better. Poor Bubba is forced into them😭 

I can’t decide if Johnny is older, younger or around the same age as Bubba T^T

Probably does some woodworking too. Makes a bunch of different from birds to flowers to trying to make a replica of a persons face he likes 

That’s all I got for now😭 I’m sorry if I messed some info up but these are my hcs for our babygirl Johnny :3 Hope you enjoyed! <3

(Oh how cute!)

Johnny Being Prettified!

I don't really think he would mind much if you asked him if he'd let you doll him up a bit! All you'd have to do is give him a pout if you had a feeling he'd refuse. He's always been at least a BIT curious on how the whole makeup thing works.

It'd be easy to just sit him down and have him be still. You'd pin his hair back and away from his face, making sure to moisurize his skin...which would come along with a complaint about the smell and feel if ot. You'd laugh and reassure him.

You'd start with primer, concealer, and a foundation that would suit him. These layers of liquids would take him aback and he'd be hesitant to let you coat his face in all that. You'd take the makeup off as quickly as you put it on if he so desired so he didn't need to worry.

After blending you'd go for the eye shadow, telling him to shut his eyes. You choose a light blue, as of course it suits him best, brushing it on gently as to keep him relaxed. Next comes the hard part...E y e l i n e r.

He's absolutely terrified, so you promise not to put it in his waterline OR hurt him of course. It takes quite a bit of convincing for you to get him to let you apply it. You use a soft, black, pencil liner and drag it from the outer corner of his eyes to his inner, humming as you went to keep him calm lol. He ended up being fine, but let out a little sniffle as he had teared up. Sensitive boy...

Mascara was simple enough- black and elongating rather than thickening. You only did a few swipes. He was handling it all so well.

Next was highlighter and blush-simple of course, Johnny sitting there blinking widly. The mascara had lready begun to drive him crazy.

Simple light pink lips for da boi. There was a gentle shimmer to it that was perfect. You ask him to press his lips together and he does so, making you want to kiss him like CRAZY, but you hold back.

Once done you take a picture and show it to him and/or get him a mirror. He's silent for e moment before he snatches the phone and just "Wh-WH-THATS ME? TAKE IT OFF TAKE IT OFF" making you cackle. He looks gorgeous....he honestly looks a lot prettier than you ever look with it on. You're a little jealous...