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Chapter Eighteen: Something's Up

So, a while passed, about a month, and all of us were still good friends. No more fights or anything. And everyone was back in good condition, no injuries or sickness or anything like that.

I had a birthday; I was now 17, the same age as Dally. Although, he would be turning 18 soon too.

Me and Dally were still going strong, maybe even better than ever.

And, as for Vince, this is what happened:

:FLASHBACK:

"Darry, do we really have to go to this? Can't they just throw the bastard in jail?" I asked impatiently while looking through my closet for some nice clothes.

"Watch your mouth, and yes we have to go. They can't throw him in jail without any evidence, and we're witnesses. Now get some decent clothes on and meet us out in the living room, okay kiddo?" Darry asked.

"Sure," I said. Darry walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. I sat down on he edge of the bed, sighing. We were going to the courthouse, for Vince's trial or hearing or whatever you wanna call it. I got up and walked over to my closet. I took out a pair of black jeans, which I made sure had no holes in them, and put them on. It was a tight fit. Well, tighter than most of my jeans.

Then I found a white shirt, put it on and walked out to the living room. Soda, Darry and Ponyboy were dressed in suits. I laughed at them. We looked like we were going to a funeral, for God's sakes.

At the courthouse. All they did was make us testify against Vince, who was sitting with his lawyer. Dally was first, then me.

"Tell the jury what Vince did to harm you, Ms. Curtis," Out defense attorney had asked.

"He threatened me, and it was like he was stalking us. In the alley, he hit me in the side of the face, handcuffed me, and put a gun to my head. He would have killed me if Two-B-er, Keith, didn't save me."

It was a long day, and all of us were glad at the end, but especially when the jury said,

"We the jury, find Vince Castallo guilty of three counts of assault, one account of harassment, and one account of attempted murder."

Then, the judge sentenced him to 10 years in a federal prison.

:END FLASHBACK:

And so that's how it went down. Now we were back to our normal lives.

At the moment, I was at work, standing behind the bar, and giving some kid a coke. It was a strangely quiet day in the Dingo, but I enjoyed it. The door opened and I looked up to see who had come in. I smiled when I saw that it was Dally.

"Here you go," I said to the kid, handing him his coke, my eyes still on Dally.

"Thanks," The kid said as Dally walked over to me, both of us grinning like little kids with a crush.

"Hey," I greeted.

"Hey babe," He said, kissing me on the lips.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"Just thought I'd drop in and say hi," He said.

"Oh, can I get you something?" I asked.

"A coke," He said, grinning as he sat down. I smiled and got him a can of coke. I brought it over and set it down in front of him. He flipped a quarter at me, which I caught and put in the cash register.

"So, doing anything special today?" I asked.

"Yeah, there is one thing… but I can't tell you, it's a surprise," He said.

"Ooh, a good surprise?" I asked.

"Hopefully," He said, smiling.

We talked until he finished his coke.

"Well, I gotta run, I'll seeya back at your house, okay?" He said.

"Sure thing babe, love ya," I said, kissing him.

"Love ya too," He said and left the the Dingo.

Hmmm… a surprise? I thought. I wondered if he'd gotten me a present or something like that.

:DALLY'S P.O.V.:

I walked back to the Curtis house after stopping to see Sunny at work.

I'd told all the guys to meet me there.

When I got there, everyone was there, right on time.

"Hey guys," I greeted.

"Hi Dal," Echoed through the room.

Then, I dropped a huge bombshell on them that I hoped they'd like.

"Oh, my God," Are you serious?" Two-Bit asked.

"Dead serious," I replied.

"Dally, I'll let you do this, but only if you promise me that you'll take…" Darry said. I stopped him by placing my hand on his shoulder.

"I promise, Superman." I said. Everyone laughed, but then got back into the surprised mood.

I just can't believe it though, I mean this is great, but it's so… life changing," Soda said.

"Soda, Ponyboy, you guys don't have to worry about it. Believe me, it's all good," I said.

"But I need your help with something," I said, pulling a small magazine out of my pocket.

Just then, someone walked in.

:SUNNY'S P.O.V.:

I got off work early, not long after Dally left, because Gary had to close up the Dingo on account of his wife going into the hospital to have her baby.

So, I walked home, and couldn't wait to see Dally.

When I walked in the door, though, I saw every single one of the guys huddled in the middle of the living room over a magazine that Dally was holding. When they saw me, Dally leapt about ten feet in the air, yelping in surprise, and jamming the magazine in his pocket.

I laughed a little.

"You okay there, Dal?" I asked.

"Oh, oh yeah I'm, I'm f-fine," He stumbled.

I cocked an eyebrow, causing Two-Bit to burst out with "Ha!"

"Where you guys looking at porno or something?" I asked suspiciously, eyeing Dally.

"No, that's the last thing Dally'd be doing right now," Johnny said, causing the rest of the guys to laugh.

"I don't get it," I said, looking confusedly at the guys.

"Yeah well, you wouldn't…" Ponyboy said quietly.

I looked at him.

"Yeah? You wanna fight?" I playfully asked, setting aside my Dingo apron.

"Yes, he does," Soda said, pushing Ponyboy forwards. I charged over to him, but when I got there I just patted him on the head and laughed.

"I was just kiddin' Ponyboy," I said.

Then I went back into our bedroom to change into more comfortable clothes. When I came back out, Dally was gone.

"Where did Dally go?" I asked everyone, a little downcast.

"He just went to um… do some stuff…" Steve said.

"Yeah, don't worry about it." Soda said.

What was going on? Was Dally cheating on me or something? No, because it seemed like everyone knew what was going on, and Darry would have told me and kicked Dally's ass, and so would have Soda and possibly Ponyboy, I thought.

Still, I couldn't help wondering what was up with Dally.

Okay, sorry this chapter was so short, but the next one will be longer, I promise, and definitely BETTER! HAHA! PLEASE REVIEW!