Selene's POV

I couldn't stop thinking about what Dally said. I loved him a lot but honestly I wasn't ready to go that far with him in our relationship. I didn't want to lose him though. When I finally decided to get up it was already late and everybody was gone from the house so I went downstairs to see Dally sitting on the couch.

"H-hi Dal…L-listen I-" he got up and put a finger on my lips to stop me from talking.

"There is no need to apologize. You didn't do anything wrong Selene." He said looking down.

I quickly gave him and hug and a kiss and he gladly returned the kiss.

"I've been thinking about what you said yesterday Dally…" I said looking down.

"It's fine with me if you ain't ready Selene. It ain't your fault." He said simply.

I sighed in relief and sat down on the couch next to him, snuggling up with him. After a little while of cuddling and kissing Dally suggested we go for a walk so I went upstairs and changed into clothing and walked outside with Dally. I glanced over towards the Curtis house and even though I wanted to go over there, Hope was there so that was not an option.

I almost didn't notice Johnny walk across the street and say, "Hey Dal! Hey Selene! Long time no see!"

"How you been Johnny?" asked Dally smiling at him.

"Fine Dal. I haven't seen you at the Curtis house for a while." He said.

"I don't trust that Hope girl. She's a menace who wants to cause me and Selene nothing but pain…Do me a favor Johnny. Don't trust her, ever." Dally said in a serious tone.

"Okay Dal. I won't but you gotta come over with me. Please?" Johnny asked.

"Sorry Johnny I can't. I'm not gonna risk Selene's life." Dally said.

With that Johnny went back over to the Curtis house and me and Dally just walked and talked, mainly about our future together. He revealed that he wanted to marry me soon because he was scared of losing me to some other man. I would marry him soon but Olivia would most defineatly not allow it. After our walk when we were coming back Johnny came bounding across the street.

"Will you please just come over?" he begged.

"No Johhny." Dally said irritation in his voice.

"Dally it'll be okay. We can over there for a little while." I said smiling at Johnny as he mouthed the words 'thank you'.

"Fine we'll go. But you stay by my side the entire time Selene. You dig?" he said.

I nodded and we walked over and I was greeted by Ponyboy who I smiled at and said, "Hi Ponyboy!"

"Hi Selene." He said with a small smile on his face. Him and I talked for a while and Dally sat next to me, watching Sodapop ride around happily on his horse.

I just hoped that she wouldn't try to mess with poor Dally. He was angry enough at her. If she didn't stop I knew he would go after her.