Hey guys. I know it's been awhile, but please forgive me. Soccer has just ended so now some of my time has been freed up, but also I haven't been able to come up with an idea. But I hope you enjoy what I've got so far.

I don't own The Outsiders. I only own Dani, xForza Italia 06 NYx owns Serena, and the creators of Degrassi own Jay.

Chapter 35

Dani's POV

"Bye guys, I'm leaving," I said, walking into the living room where the gang was, minus Serena. She hasn't been around much since she started dating Jay a month ago.

"Where ya goin'?" Two-Bit asked.

"Movies."

"With who?" Dal asked.

"Me, myself, and I," I replied sarcastically.

"Can I come?" he asked.

"You, Dallas Winston, wanna see a movie?"

"Yeah, you gotta problem with that?"

"Not at all big bro, let's go."

"I'm comin' too," said Tim, getting off the couch.

"Wow, this day is just full of surprises. The two toughest hoods in Tulsa want to go watch a movie." I walked out of the house and the two boys followed. I went in the middle and linked arms with them. Dallas gave me a weird look but didn't unlink them, which made me happy.

When we reached the movies, we bought tickets and walked into the movie house. We got some popcorn and soda and sat down in the back row, with me in the middle.

"So what's this movie about anyway?" Tim asked.

"You'll see," I said and the lights dimmed and the film started playing. The opening credits came up showing Breakfast at Tiffany's and both Tim and Dally groaned. I silently laughed. I knew they wouldn't like this movie, even though it's one of my favorites. Audrey Hepburn is a great actress, and she's especially good in this movie.

A little while after the movie started, Dal and Tim started throwing popcorn at the people a few rows in front of us. Then when they looked back, Tim and Dal would act all innocent. I rolled my eyes and tried to concentrate on the movie. Then they started whispering to one another, and that also got on my nerves. This is the last time I'm taking them to the movies. They're so immature.

After a long hour and fifty-five minutes of Dallas and Tim messing around and causing trouble, the movie ended. I quickly walked out of the theater, leaving Dal and Tim trailing behind. I got outside and waited for them to catch up.

Tim put his arm around me, and I shrugged it off. "What's your problem?" he asked.

"This is the last time I ever bring you two to the movies. You guys are so immature."

"Aww, c'mon Dani, we were just havin' some fun," Dal said.

"That was not fun, Dallas. That was embarrassing. I can't even bring two nineteen year olds to a movie, which, by the way, happens to be one of my favorites, without them fooling around. I'll make a mental note to bring Pony or Johnny next time."

"Oh c'mon baby, you don't mean that," Tim said.

"Oh yes I do. I can't take either of you out in public any more. You're on your own," I said and started walking away.

Dally's POV

After Dani left, Tim and I just stood there staring at each other, and then, at her departing back. We couldn't really believe that she was that mad at us for fooling around during the movie. We looked at each other a second time and nodded, knowing the plan that each was thinking.

When she was a good distance away, we started walking after her. We started closing the gap between us, and when she reached the lot, we tackled her to the ground and started tickling her. I know, sounds a little soft for two tough hoods to be doing, but it's my little sister, so I don't need a further reason. Dani immediately started laughing and tried to push us off of her, but was unsuccessful.

When Dani couldn't breathe anymore from laughing so hard, Tim and I stopped tickling her and moved away. She sat up and looked at us. "You know I was trying to be mad at you, and that didn't help me staying mad. You're not supposed to put me back in a good mood after you're the ones that got me angry."

"We had to do something. We couldn't have you walkin' away from us all pissed off," Tim said.

They stood up, and Dallas pulled me to my feet. "Today was fun. We should go to the movies more often," Dal said.

"I don't think so. Going to the movies with you two once was enough for me," I said. Tim put his arm around my shoulders, and the three of us started walking back to the Curtis's.

When we got to the house, Ponyboy was sitting on the couch reading, as usual. He looked up when the door swung shut and asked, "How was the movie?"

"Great," Tim and I said.

Pony looked at Dani knowing that she thought differently. "Terrible," she said. "They kept fooling around, throwing popcorn at other people, and talking throughout the entire movie."

"Don't worry. We won't go with you next time," Tim said, "We wouldn't want to ruin the rest of your movie viewings."

"Thank god," she said. Then she went into the kitchen. A few minutes later she came out with a piece of chocolate cake. Tim went over to her and took a piece of her cake. She looked at him with an angry face. Then he kissed her, and she smiled.

These times are the moments I treasure, seeing my little sister happy with the love of her life. You don't see too much of that around Tulsa, it's nice to have a change. I did have that until that jackass came along. But don't worry, she will be mine again. I'll make sure of that.

At that moment, a very enraged looking Serena walked into the house, slamming the door. "Trouble in paradise?" I asked with a smirk on my face.

"Not at all," she answered. "Everything's perfect."

"Yeah sure." She rolled her eyes and went upstairs. I got up and went to follow her. I've been trying to get her back since she got with that asshole, and today is going to be the day that that finally happens.

"Dal…" Dani said. I looked at her briefly and continued on my way.

Serena's door was closed, but I walked in anyways. She just happened to be changing when I opened the door. "Dallas!" she yelled, covering herself up.

"It ain't like I've never seen it all before."

"That was before. Now turn around so I can finish changing." I turned around, slowly and reluctantly. "Okay," she said a few minutes later, and I turned around. "Now what do you want?"

I walked over to her, took her face in my hands, and kissed her hard on the lips. She was resistant at first, but then willingly gave in and wrapped her arms around my neck. We stood like this for several minutes. Then we pulled apart to pull my shirt off and immediately went back together. I slowly moved us over to the bed and lay us down with me on top. After this, one thing led to another, and we--, well, I'm sure you're smart enough to figure it out.

When we finished, we lay in bed, she in my arms, in silence—not one of those awkward silences, but the one of the comfortable ones that makes you feel like everything is right in the world. I kissed the top of her head and pulled her closer. She was first to break this silence.

"Dal…"

"Mhmm."

"You won't tell anyone about this, right?"

"Why not?"

"Because, this is considered cheating. I'm still going out with Jay."

"Then break up with that jackass and come back to me."

"I can't do that, Dallas. I do like Jay."

I stood up and started putting my jeans on. "What about me, huh? Did you even think about what just happened could do to us?"

"Dallas, you're the one that came in here and kissed me, not the other way around!"

"But you didn't refuse! You kissed me right back! Then you got in bed with me, so you clearly don't care about your relationship with Jay!"

"Don't even! You started the whole sex thing by practically jumping on me when you walked into my room!"

"Yeah, I really wanted you that bad! Well guess what! You were just an easy fuck! This whole thing meant nothing! I wanted something and I got it! You know how that works, right!"

She was shocked by those words. Several times she tried to form words, but couldn't. She finally yelled, "Get out!"

"Gladly!" I yelled right back at her. I grabbed my shirt, pulled it over my head, and then grabbed my jacket and boots and left the room. I walked downstairs and found Dani to be the only one in the house.

"That wasn't right, Dal. What you said to her. How do you think she feels right now?" She paused, waiting for an answer. When it didn't come, she said, "She probably feels like you were just using her, like you don't even care. But I know differently. I know you want her back, and what you just said to her was cruel." I rubbed my hands through my hair and sat down on the couch next to Dani.

"I know," I said. Then quietly to myself, "I know."

"You should've told her the truth."

"That wouldn't have changed anything."

"How do you know?"

"She practically told me, saying no one could find out about this because of her asshole boyfriend."

"Oh Dal. Who cares about him? She needs to know how you feel." I didn't reply and put my shoes on. I stood up and threw my jacket on.

"I'm goin' out," I said, heading for the door.

"Don't forget to talk to her."

"Yeah, yeah," I replied before walking out of the house.

Dani's POV

That boy. What am I going to do with him? I thought to myself. I stood up and climbed the steps to the second floor. I walked over to Serena's door and put my ear against the door, listening for any movement or sound coming from inside. I heard sniffles coming from the other side. I knocked on the door. "Serena."

She didn't respond, so I opened the door and peered in. She was lying face down on her bed crying. "Serena." I quietly closed the door and went over to her. I sat down and rubbed her back. "C'mon Rini. Talk to me."

"I hate him," she said between sobs.

"Dallas?" I asked, thinking that was who she meant.

"No," sob, "Jay."

"What do you mean?"

She sat up and looked at me. "He's worst than Dallas. I thought I had stronger feelings for him then I did for your brother, but they're not. Jay's always trying to control me, we fight constantly, he's so jealous. It's horrible."

"Then why are you with him?"

"Because Dallas doesn't want me back after what I did to him. I was the biggest bitch ever."

"That's not true."

"Yes it is. Dallas was right. I am just an easy fuck. That's all guys ever seem to want me for."

"Rini, that's not true. Dallas wants you back. That's why he came up here today. He wanted you."

"That's not what he said."

"Of course it isn't. Especially after saying that it was his fault that you were cheating on your boyfriend and acting like you didn't care about Dallas. He's not gonna admit his feelings to you after that, so he did what he considers the next best thing. He insults you, making you look like a slut. But don't worry about what he said. He does care for you."

"Well, whether he meant what he said or not, it still hurts."

"He's hurting right now, too, so stop trying to just think about yourself. Dallas thought about you, a lot, and he tried to show you how he felt today, and you just made him feel even worse."

"It's not like I meant too."

"But you did…You should go find him and tell him how you feel. Otherwise, you might've just lost him for good this time."

She wiped her eyes with her hands and stood up. "I'm gonna go look for him. Thanks Dani." She gave me a hug and left. I heard the door slam shut and then silence.

Too many problems in this town, I thought and left the house to go find my boy.