Where are Ponyboy and Cherry when Ponyboy begins to tell the story of Johnny what were they taliking about?

At the beginning of the story, Ponyboy and Cherry Valance are at a drive-in movie in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They are discussing their lives and the differences between the Greasers and the Socs, which highlights the social divide between them. This conversation sets the stage for Ponyboy to share Johnny's story and the struggles he faces within their respective social groups.