Rosanne's POV:

Johnny finally admitted it. He is so sweet. He gave me such a beautiful tulip. Johnny must really love me.
What erks me badly is how Dallas about killed him. I'm assuming that Dallas heard Johnny talk to Ponnyboy about me? Because I asked Johnny what he talked about with Ponyboy, and then he gave me the tulip and admitted his feelings.

I know I like Johnny and Dallas, but right now I like Johnny more. It makes so mad how Dallas tried to kill Johnny!

I know if I date Dallas, it probably wouldn't work out. Dallas likes to go out and break the laws, while me on the other hand don't. I know if I was mad, Dallas would just keep teasing me a lot until I want to kill him. I feel like he'd end up changing me and then I'll end up breaking laws, and then Darry would kill me for breaking laws. I also know that Dallas smokes, while I don't. I don't ever want to pick up a cigarette. Johnny stopped smoking because of me. Also, Dallas can't drive at all! I remember he was driving me to the market and he about got in 3 wrecks on the way there, I wouldn't feel safe. Also, with his anger problems, what if he loses his cool and hurts me?

I do though feel like if Dallas and I were together, I feel like he'd protect me a lot. I feel like he'd kill someone if they come near me, threaten me, or hurt me. I'm not sure.
With Johnny though, I know our relationship would work. I know Johnny would be here for me. I know Johnny would comfort me if I'm not okay. I know that Johnny would treat me great, and I would do the same. I know him and I would cuddle a lot and he would make me special. I would make him happy. I can't think of anything bad about dating Johnny.
I don't know if I'm ready for a relationship though. I don't know how to tell Johnny… I just need time to think.
I have my head down and I feel a little upset and try not to get teary. I don't want Johnny to be sad.
Johnny puts his hands on top of mine. "Are you okay? If you are unsure yet, it's fine. I won't be upset, trust me. I want you to take your time and figure it out."
I look up at him and lock my eyes into his. "Johnny.. I.. I…" I look back down. "Johnny. I just need time to think."
Johnny leans his head down to look at me. "Hey, it's okay. I'm glad you told me the truth. I will give you time to think. I want you to be sure on what you think."
I look at Johnny in the eyes. "Are you sure?"
"Yes," Johnny said. "Do you want me to leave so you can think about it?"
"No, you can stay here," I say. I stand up.

Johnny stands up. "Okay Rose. Is there anything you want to do?"
I look around. I want to spend more time with Johnny but yet I really need to think things through.

Just then, we see a nice car drive by. This can't be good. I hope these aren't the Socs or anything.

Just then, we see Bob and Randy come out of the car and they walk towards us. Those two really don't want to leave Johnny and I alone. I already know Johnny is terrified.
"Well, well, well, we finally found you guys again," Bob says to us.
"You thought you could escape from us," Randy says. Randy grabs a knife from his pocket. "Who's first? Rosanne maybe? I mean, it is ladies first."
My heart dropped. I wish I had a pocket knife or something like how Johnny does. I'm scared to death right now.
Johnny and I run away from Bob and Randy. I swear if Johnny gets killed by Randy and or Bob I wouldn't know how to live properly.

I will protect Johnny, no matter what it takes.

Johnny's POV:

Rose and I are running away from Bob and Randy. They scare me more than anything on this planet but I will protect Rose no matter what happens.
While running, Bob and Randy manage to push me face down to the ground. Then I heard Rose screaming for help. I force myself up and go to her. I grab out my pocket knife; prepared to kill anyone.

Rose keeps dodging the punches. I quietly run over to Bob and kick him down to the ground and grab Randy by his neck and shoved him down. I grab Rose and we dart out of the lot. They will not hurt Rose. No one will hurt her.

I close up my pocket knife and put it away. "You okay, Rose?"
"Yeah," she said. "Thanks for helping me out back there."
"I had no problem," I say. "No one will ever hurt you."
Rose smiled and then she hugged me. When she hugged me, she put her head on shoulder. "I feel safe with you Johnny."
"That's good," I say. "I feel safe with you and I want you safe too."
Rose and I hug each other tightly for a long time. Rose looks up at me. "I love you Johnny."