'Dear Dally'

I debated wether or not I should start it like that, but it's the only thing I can think of right now. Its not everyday you write a love letter to your friend. I decided it was the best way to start so I continued, having trouble writing the words out:

''Its Johnny, hopefully this letter won't be tossed on the ground, ripped to shreds, or even burnt to ashes because its pretty important. I have been feeling like this for awhile, maybe even longer, but that dosen't matter. I'll get straight to the point Dal, I love you.

'And not in the brotherly way, the romantic way. Surprised, little Johnnycakes, a queer, gay, and in-love with you.'

I wondered how he would react, probably flip out and come track me down and murder me. Maybe I should stop, what was I thinking anyways? Writing a letter to Dally, not just any letter, a love letter. Dally; Strong, cold, brave, cool, tuff, tough, straight.. Dallas liked girls, Silvya a perfect example, okay not perfect. Suddenly all my feelings spilled out all into the paper I had found.

'You hate me now, disgusted and creept out by me; although you hate me I still would love you. If you murdered me, hurt me, or just plained out ignored me, I would still love you. You're everything I'm not: Strong, brave, tuff, tough, cool,handsome, straight.

'Life comes as a surprise, twists and turns at every corner, you don't know what to expect. Ah jeez Dal I'm starting to sound like Pony, deep and smart. I ain't smart, that's Pony's department.

'I don't know how it happend, when I fell in-love with you. I guess my feelings started when you punched that Soc, at the movies when he threw my drink in my face. I was so embaressed but you got in his face and punched him, I guess thats when my feelings started, seeing you defend me, or just pickin' a fight.

'Dally, don't ignore or avoid me after you read this, that'll be worse than dying. Cheesy but true, I'd die without ya Dal. But I knoe you'll be fine without me, your always okay and strong. I admire you for that, I wish I was more like you, from your looks to personality. Okay, not everything but, I hope you know what I mean.

'I hope you read this far, because I'd feel foolish for even writing this letter. Actually, I already do feel foolish. I hope you got the point of this letter, I really love you. Hopelessy, unconditionally in-love with you, and you only.'

I decided to leave it at that, if it was any longer Dally would definitly throw it away before he even read it. I smiled crookidly, spelling mistakes, crossed out words, and angry scribbled lines was on the letter. But I knew nobody was going to see this, I'd only give it to him the day I die, but for now. these are things I could never say.