I cocked my eyebrow then he elaborated," you've been out for three days now your fever broke late last night. Do u remember spending the night the hospital?" I shook my head slowly trying to remember but i couldn't. He continued," you kept asking for me, soda,pone, mom and dad too sometime. The doc says you are on bed rest for a week."

I started to get up and he asked sarcastically," woah where do you think you're going?" I smirked," coach resting." We both laughed then he helped me up. I walked on my own just at a slow pace.

It was still dark outside so Darry and i laid down on the couch. I like the feeling of being in his arms. It feels safe and warm. I like being in two bits arms too, he is my boyfriend if you didn't figure that out yet. We fell asleep again after he got my pillow from his room. He put it under my arm to prop it up then we were out like a light.

*end flash back*

I was walking home from the library after school when a red mustang pulled up ahead of me. Oh God i thought. They got out and came towards me. Bob cooed,"what a beautiful greaser. My my i can't believe you are a Curtis."

I started to walk away but he grabbed my forearm and pulled me close. I squirmed and demanded,"get off me now or else."
"or else what?" He laughed
"Or else this!" I punched him in the stomach. The rest of the gang struck me and soon it was a full out brawl. They stopped when they saw two bit and Steve on the other side of the street. They got in their car and drove away.

I ran over to two bit and he said surprised," hey babe!" I asked sweetly," can you give me a favor?" He wrapped his arms around me and Steve grunted. "anything for you babe...whats up?"

Since it was dark no one could see my bruises until they stopped under a street light. "i need to borrow your hoodie..." I paused because of the way they were looking at me. Two bit stepped closer and said in a worried tone,"oh my god! What happened?"

He grabbed my chin and brushed my face with the back of his hand. I told him and Steve then made them promise not to tell Darry.

I came in through the front door to find Ponyboy reading, sodapop asleep and Darry in the kitchen. As soon as the door shut Darry spun around and said," hey!" I put my head down and kept my hood up.

Darry came up close and tried to kiss my forehead but i moved away. Pony asked cautiously," what are you hiding?" I looked down at the floor. He demanded," take off the hood." I stayed real still for a moment then Pony yelled," just take off the hood Danielle.." I yelled back at him as i pulled down my hood," ok there you go, happy!?" Pony gasped and Darry came and put his arm around my waist. "What happened dan?" He asked calmly. I answered voice dropping with guilt," got jumped..." I shrugged him off and went into my room.

I sat down on my bed and put my head in my hands. Apparently he doesnt get that I'm in enough pain already so just keep piling it on. As soon as i started crying Pony knocked on my door. He said," come on out baby, please. I'm sorry." I paused for a moment then yelled,"go away!"

A couple minutes later someone else knocked on the door. Before the person could say anything i screamed," i don't... Ponyboy go away." A minute later the door opened to reveal Darry. I jumped up to hug him and he closed the door behind him then ran over to me. I buried my face in his chest as Darry picked me up. He sat against the headboard with me in his lap. He grabbed my chin carefully to make me look at him. From the moonlight coming in through the window you could see all my bruises and cuts clearly. He sucked in a breath then kissed me on the forehead and asked lovingly," what did you get yourself into."

Two bit came in later and sat beside me on the bed and I said,"look me in the eyes and tell me that you love me and that everythings alright." instead of telling me this his lips met mine. He slowly pulled away and asked," does that prove that i love you?" I laughed and he said,"your laugh... its so beautiful." I blushed. We had been going out for a year now.

I fell asleep in two bit's arms.

Two bit POV

How was i supposed to ask Darry i thought as i got up off of the bed. I looked back one more time at my beautiful angel.

I walled into the kitchen to find soda and pony sitting at the table Darry was in the living room watching TV. I asked as i sat down,"can you guys help me. They both have curious expressions on their faces. So i continued," i need Darry's permission to marry Danielle." Their expressions melted to a one of love and compassion. Soda answered," yeah of coarse! But how are you going to pay for all of this?" I answered in a whispered tone," I've had a job for a while now and i could buy and house and rings and everything." Soda was surprised... i could tell and not to mention pony's face was blank.

We talked to Darry and he agreed but after some coaxing. He said he didn't want his little sister to leave the family but he finally agreed after i told him i could pay for everything. Then there was the challenge of getting her ring size. Soda gave me the great idea of using a piece of string to wrap around her finger while she was sleeping and Darry agreed.

Darry got some string from The garage and we snuck into Dan's room. Darry pulled Danielle into his lap and put her so she was facing away. I held her small hand in mine and wrapped the string around her finger. Soda then gave me scissors and i cut the string. I went with pony and soda to the jewelry store.

Darry POV

I still can't believe I'm letting two bit propose to my baby sister. We just finished measuring her finger for the ring size. Right after two bit finished cutting the string Danielle murmured in her sleep. She started shaking and sweating. The boys had left a minute ago so i was alone. I shook her lightly and called her name.

"Dan...Danielle? Wake up...come on baby."

She sat up and screamed. I pulled her close to me and she held tight i said soothingly," its okay it wad just a nightmare baby. Ill go get you some water." She demanded,"no don't leave me."
"I'll be right back."
"please, don't leave. Please dar..."
"ok, ok I'll stay."
I held her in my arms until she fell back asleep. I know she is 18 but her nightmares get to her.

The next morning...

I walked into the kitchen to find two bit sitting at the table and Darry by the stove. i found this Wierd. I mean come on, the Curtis house completely quiet. I can rarely sleep in on Saturdays cause they are always wrestling and screaming at each other. Two bit was wringing his hands, which is also wierd, so i called their names. "Darry... Two bit?" They both looked at me. Two bit and Darry both looked concerned. As soon as two bit stood up and Darry said," good morning." I fell to the ground.

The next time i opened my eyes two bit was sitting beside me. He kissed my forehead slowly. I ran my hand through his hair. He whispered into my ear," i was going to ask if you would marry me before you passed out so, Daniele Lillypie Curtis... Will you marry me?"
I whispered in his ear," yes...you'll have to make a nursery."
He stumbled back from his seat in the floor and fell on his butt. He stammered," you're... You're..."