What if Dally never died and Cherry got enough courage to tell him how she felt? This is just a short story about that, and the poem belongs to me, I wrote it, so the only thing that I don't own would be the Outsiders.

You're There

How much more of this can I stand?

I'm sinking into sand.

I ran. That's all I could do. Johnny had died, my parents didn't give a shit what I did, and my life had no meaning.

I wanna up and yell.

This place reminds me of Hell.

I could end my life. I could end all my pain that I had built up all my life. I could just end it and never have to deal with it again. I didn't have to stay here.

There's no end in sight.

The walls are getting tight.

It was getting harder to breath, I couldn't think straight. I didn't want to. I only ran harder.

What is behind the closed door?

I can take no more!

I made up my mind. I'd give the fuzz a reason to kill me. Then I didn't have to think that I had committed suicide! What was I thinking? If I was dead, I wouldn't be able to think! I was starting to sound like Two-Bit. God, that idiot!

Please, Lord, hold me close!

I don't wanna take the dose!

Maybe I didn't have to die, maybe, just maybe, I had a different choice.

I'm about to run away.

Please hold me close today.

I saw someone. They were running as fast as they could. I couldn't make out whom it was. It looked like… it looked like a girl!

I need someone with me tonight.

I need someone to show me the light.

She was crying, running closer to me. I stopped running for some reason. Something inside of me just told me to stop. They were closer now I could tell it was Cherry. The red headed broad that I tried to pick up that night at the Nightly Double.

Hold me close and let me sleep.

I need to hear your heart beat.

She came up to me, still crying. She looked me in the eyes. I could see fear. I smirked. I scared everyone. It was nothing new to me.

I need to feel your strong arms.

You are my lucky charm.

(Cherry's P.O.V.) I ran up to him. He looked so lost, so confused. I needed to tell him. I needed to tell him something that I knew ever since that night at the Nightly Double.

I can see the light.

It clear, it's bright.

What Cherry did next shocked me.

(Cherry's P.O.V) what I did next shocked me.

You're holding me for dear life.

You're never gonna let me go.

(Cherry's P.O.V) I stood there, starring at him. I didn't want to tell him. I wanted to show him. I stood up straight, taking one step closer to him. He didn't budge. I leaned in closer to him. He still didn't budge.

I love you too much

To do that to you

(Dally's POV) Cherry leaned in close to me. I was too shocked to move. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, she pressed her lips to mine.

You are my life source.

You are what keeps me living.

All thought of dying and ending my pain vanished. I was happy for once. I wrapped my arms around her waist and just held her close to me.

Thank you for being there

For helping me bare

This burden that I carry

With you it doesn't seem so heavy

(Cherry's POV) I wrapped my arms around his neck and just stood there like that, content. I didn't care about my parents. I didn't care about my friends. I can't stop love, and I'm not about to. I'm content to live with no money. After all, in the end, does it really all matter?

I don't know how to thank you,

I don't know what to do.

I wish the kiss would have lasted longer, but I needed to breathe. I reluctantly broke away from her and held her close to me. I smiled.

That's why I smile when you're near.

I shall shed just one more tear.

Dally broke away form me and pressed me close to his chest. I felt one tear role down my cheek, and I let it fall. I know why it was falling.

The tear of life, the tear of joy

The tear of happiness,

You will always be the best.

I felt my shirt get a little wet, and I pulled Cherry away so I could look her in the eyes. I saw that she was crying, but her eyes were full of love and happiness. I couldn't understand it.

(Cherry's POV) Dally looked me in the eyes and became confused. I'm guessing he was never happy enough to cry. I just shook my head and rested it back on his chest, intending to stay like that for the rest of my life.

That stunk. O well, please read and review. It's not the best I'm done, but still, it's shorter! Lol, well, I hope you all liked it!