Rose's POV
I dipped my feet in the pond and thought about what happened yesterday. I haven't spoke to Caroline since the fight, I hate the way she treats me. I'm not a kid anymore I'm 16. I can take care of myself. I heard the screen door slide open. I didn't bother to look behind me but I knew it was Caroline.
"Hey." said Caroline softly sitting next to me.
I looked at my feet.
"Nice day huh?" asked Caroline.
I stared at my feet not wanting to look at her.
Caroline sighed. "I was really scared I couldn't find you last night."
I looked around refusing to look at Caroline. That's a really nice tree my neighbours have.
"I even went to the greaser's turf to find you." said Caroline.
I wanted to look at her to see if she was saying the truth.
"I even saw Dallas." said Caroline.
I glanced at her.
"I made a deal with him." said Caroline.
I gave her a puzzled look.
"If he helped me to find you I have to go on a date with him tonight." said Caroline.
I stared at her in shock.
"Tonight I am going on a date with Dallas Winston." said Caroline.
I couldn't believe. She is going on a date with Dally because she wanted to find me. She really did care. I went to say something to her but someone cut me off.
"Hey Rose."
I turned around and saw Archie.
"Your mom told me you guys were out here," said Archie.
"Hi Archie." said Caroline.
Archie gave her a nod. "Can I talk to Rose alone?"
Caroline nodded. "Okay, I'll see you later."
Caroline got up and went back inside.
"What did you want to talk about?" I asked.
"Why don't we talk about it over ice cream? My treat." smiled Archie.
I thought about it for a moment.
"Okay, I'll go tell my mom."
"No worries I already told her. Let's go." said Archie holding his hand out.
I took his hand and we walk down to the ice cream shop. It was a beautiful day. The sun was shinning and birds were chirping. Soon we made it to the ice cream parlor and Archie held the door for me.
"Thank you." I replied politely.
"You're welcome." said Archie then trailed behind me.
He put his arms around my waist and we walked to the counter. It was a little weird for Archie showing affection after he was mad at me yesterday.
"What do you want sweetheart?" whispered Archie in my ear.
"Chocolate milkshake." I replied.
Archie nodded then we sat at the counter.
"What can I get you guys?" asked an overly happy waitress.
"I'll have a vanilla ice cream and she will have a chocolate milkshake." said Archie.
"Coming right up!" said the waitress and went to get them.
"So what did you want to talk about?" I asked.
"Look Rose, I don't like being mad at you," said Archie in a calm voice.
"I don't like it either."
"I just don't want you talking to any greasers," said Archie.
"Oh so it's about me talking to Ponyboy." I confirmed.
"Shhh don't say it so loud," said Archie. "Everyone knows that Ponyboy was involved in the death of Bob and Rose that's going to ruin your rep."
I laughed bitterly. "My rep or yours?"
"Come on Rose let's not make it about me." said Archie.
"Well it is isn't it? Everything seems to be about you." I said crossing my arms.
"Rose, I'm just trying to protect you." said Archie.
"From what? Ponyboy! Pony is the nicest most thoughtful person I know." I said.
I didn't want to mention how sweet Soda is because I don't want him to be more furious.
"What are you now hooking up with the greasers like your sister?" asked Archie.
"Caroline and Dallas Winston did not have sex and I'm not having sex with anyone." I said in a serious tone.
Archie is making me very mad right now. Accusing me things of things I did not do.
"I'm not even 100% sure if Caroline is telling us the truth. She is probably carrying Winston's child with her now and your probably carrying another man's child too. Why are all you Kendall girls such whores?" yelled Archie.
Everyone in the shop was now staring at us. The waitress came with my milkshake and without thinking twice about, I grabbed it then dumped it on Archie's head.
"I'm not a whore and I'm not pregnant and neither is Caroline but do you know what I am? I am single. Archie we are through." I yelled back.
"What the hell Rose? This was a new shirt!" yelled Archie.
I rolled my eyes. "You self centered egotistical jackass! You don't care about me and you never will!"
I furiously walked out of the door not caring that Archie was yelling my name behind me. I wasn't crying and I refused to cry. Archie is nothing to me anymore. I thought over of what just happened and I began to laugh at the face that Archie made when I dumped the milkshake.
"Priceless." I said to myself.
Dally's POV
I shrugged my jacket up and walked to the hospital front doors. I was going to see Johnny like always but nothing ever changes about him. The doc never gets new information. I walked into the checking area where Candy works.
"Hey Candy." I winked at her.
"Dally we've been through this, I'm married." giggled Candy.
I usually flirt with Candy even though she is married.
"So what? I have a date tonight." I said.
"With who Sylvia?" asked Candy in disgust.
"Naw some girl I picked up last night." I said.
"Nice girl?"
"Yeah real nice and real hot too." I said thinking of Caroline.
"That's good. You here to see Johnny?"
"Yeah." I said.
"You can go see him now, you know the way." said Candy.
"Yeah, see ya Candy." I said and walked off.
I walked into the room then closed the door behind me. I looked over to Johnny's body.
"Hey Johnnycake." I said as I sat in my usual chair.
"So you know that girl I've been telling you about Caroline? Well, I gotta a date with her tonight." I paused, "Yeah I know what you're thinking 'how can good o'l Dally get a Socy girl?' Well trust me kid it wasn't easy. I had to make a deal with her." I sighed. "Hey Johnny when you wake up I'll help you find a chick. A nice, hot one too."
I looked Johnny to see if he's moving. I began to ruffle his hair.
"Come on Johnny wake up man. We need ya and you know it." I said. "I need ya. You know Johnny, this wouldn't have happened if those damn Socs didn't leave you guys alone. Oh god Johnny I want to just kill them right now and all if it will be over."
I got up then my temper got the best of me. I punched the wall. Those damn Socs, I'm going to get them back for all they caused.
"I should've been there Johnny! I shouldn't have left the theatre, I shouldn't have gone to Buck's. What the hell was I thinking? If I was there none of this would have fucking happened." I punched the wall again. "It's my fault."
"Dally." said a voice so low I could barely hear it.
"Who said that?" I asked.
"It's... me... Johnny."
I looked over to Johnny and I saw his eyes open.
"Johnny!" I yelled in happiness.
I walked up to him and ruffled his hair.
"What took you so long buddy?" I asked.
Johnny gave me a weak smile. "Dally I'm so happy to see you right now."
"So am I kid, so am I." I smiled at him.
"Dally are you crying?" asked Johnny.
I didn't realize my eyes were watering up until my vision became blurry.
"Shoot Johnny, I ain't crying. My eyes are just watery." I said.
Johnny smiled. "Sure they are."
"Yeah it is. I'll go get the doc." I said.
Johnny nodded.
I walked out the door and yelled out into the hallways.
"Doctor Carter!"
A bunch of nursed shush me but I really didn't care. I was just too happy that Johnny finally awoken.
"I'm here Dallas. What's wrong?" asked Dr. Carter.
"Johnny's awake." I answered.
Dr. Carter gave me a confused but yet happy look and walked in.
"Why hello there Johnny." smiled the doc.
"Hi Dr. Carter." said Johnny.
I sat in the chair and watched as Dr. Carter looked over him and asked him questions.
"He seems pretty fine to me but I think it's for the best if he leaves tomorrow. " said Dr. Carter.
"Yeah, I'll tell the boys when I leave." I said.
"Okay, Johnny I'll come back to check on you in a little bit, as for you Dally don't yell in the hospital. You might give someone a heart attack." said Dr. Carter then left
"Dr. Carter never liked me." I said.
"Golly Dally, I wonder why." said Johnny.
I chuckled when I remembered when I took Two-bit's switch on the nurse. I still don't know what happened to it.
"How ya feeling Johnny?" I asked.
"Kinda drowsy. Did my parents come and see me?" asked Johnny.
"Yeah like three days ago." I lied.
I didn't want to tell him the truth that that last time they came was three weeks ago when the rumble happened. Johnny just woke up and I didn't want him to get disappointed already.
"What did they say?" asked Johnny.
"Nothing really, your mom was complaining to me and telling me what a bad influence I am. God, Johnny she some bitch." I said trying to make the lie sound real.
"Yeah I know." said Johnny.
"Ponyboy is going to be real happy." I said trying to change the subject.
"Yeah I can't wait to see him either." smiled Johnny.
"He's finally going to be in a happy mood. Ever since you went into that coma he hasn't been the same." I said truthfully.
"Dally what happened after I went into a coma?" asked Johnny.
I remember that night. I almost got killed,I wanted to get killed. I should've gotten killed.
"Nothing. We were all sad. I got into a fight with Tim Shepard to get my mind off of it." I said.
I didn't want to worry Johnny.
"Oh." that's all that Johnny could say.
"Yeah man, I should leave so you can rest up. Plus I gotta get ready for my date." I said.
"Yeah that Soc, Caroline." confirmed Johnny.
I nodded. "I'm glad you heard me or I would have said that all for nothing."
"How's Ponyboy?" asked Johnny.
"He's fine, a little on the edge but he's good."
Johnny nodded.
"I better go, man. Take is easy and relax." I said ruffling his hair for the last time.
"Bye Dal, oh and remember to tell Ponyboy or whoever is coming to get me tomorrow to get me hair grease." said Johnny.
I let out a laugh. "Bye kid."
I walked out of the room then made my way out the hospital doors.
"Finally!" I said with a smile. I don't think I've ever been this happy.
I can't wait to go tell the boys.
Caroline's POV
I really did not know what to wear to this date with Dallas. I settled on jeans and a shirt, I'm not trying to impress him.I bruised my hair and parted it to the side.
"So you're really going on this date with Dally huh?" asked Rose as she leaned against the door.
"Yeah, I am." I said applying some mascara.
"I'm sorry for running off like that." said Rose.
"I'm sorry for being unreasonable." I said.
"I'm still going to see Soda again," said Rose.
I sighed. "I know and I still don't like it but I won't tell anyone."
"I broke up with Archie today."
I shot my head towards her. "Why?"
"Because he is an asshole. He accused me of being a whore." said Rose not caring.
"Mom is not going to like it." I said.
"I don't care. You should probably get going you don't want to keep Dallas waiting any longer." smiled Rose.
"And I care so much. Lock the door and if anyone passes by looking for me tell them I'm sick." I said.
Rose nodded. "Have fun."
I rolled my eyes. "Oh I will."
I grabbed my purse and my jacket and walked down.
"Bye." I said to Rose.
"Bye."
I left the house then made my way to the movie theaters praying no one would see me. I have no idea how this date will turn out. I don't know if I will like it or it will be the worst date of my life. I made it to the theaters and patiently waited for Dallas. I hope he forgets about the date or maybe he got into a fight and couldn't make it. Even if he stood me up I wouldn't care.
I looked around and I saw Dallas coming towards me, smirking.
"You showed up."
"Yes I did now can we get this date over with?" I asked.
"Why so cranky?" asked Dallas.
I crossed my arms. "Can we go see a movie now?"
"Sure right this way." said Dallas walking towards the back of the theater.
"Dallas the tickets are this way." I said pointing to the cashiers.
"I know," said Dallas walking to the other direction.
I followed him. "Where are we going?"
"To the moon." said Dallas sarcastically.
I rolled my eyes.
"I was thinking we could see a horror film." said Dallas.
I froze. "Tell me you're lying like you did with the rodeo comment from yesterday."
"Don't tell me you're scared of a horror film." said Dallas.
"I don't like them." I said sternly.
Dallas stopped in front of a fence. I noticed that at the bottom of the fence there was opening. I suddenly realize what Dallas was doing.
"I am not going under that." I said.
Dallas slide under it and making it to the other side. "Stop being a wuss."
"Dallas this is illegal!" I exclaimed.
"Do you really think I would pay $3 to go see a movie?" asking Dallas in a matter-of-fact voice.
"It's a $1.50." I corrected him.
"We all know I have to pay for you now come on." Said Dallas with an eye roll.
"I can pay for myself." I said crossing my arms.
"Let's go Caroline, we're going to miss the movie."
"But it's dirty down there and my clothes will be ruin." I whined.
"God you're such a girl." said Dallas.
I rolled my eyes.
"Hurry up or we are going to miss the movie." said Dallas.
I decided that the only way I could get this over with was to go under this fence. I laid on my back and put my feet to the other side and pushed myself through.
"Now was that so hard?" asked Dallas putting his hand out.
I rolled my eyes and got up without taking his hand.
"Come on princess." said Dallas leading the way.
"Stop giving me these pet names." I said.
"Why does it annoy you?' asked Dallas.
"Yes."
"Good, that was my point babe." winked Dallas then lead the way to the movie.
I followed behind him and we found some seats close to the front.
I took my seat and Dallas put his arm around my chair.
"You look really pretty." commented Dallas.
"Sure I do." I said sarcastically.
My hair probably looked a mess since I went through that fence.
"You do." whispered Dallas.
His voice sounded so soothing. I looked on the screen.
"Dallas?"
"Mhmm." said Dallas.
"Why is does this movie have blood and a monster?" I asked.
"Oh because it's about a monster who kills people." said Dallas.
"That mean it's a horror film."
Dallas nodded his head.
"I really hate you." I said.
"Enjoy the movie." smirked Dallas.
I closed my eyes and prayed this date would end. Dallas put his arm around my shoulder.
"Um excuse you." I said.
"What?"
"Get your arm off of me." I said.
"Just getting ready so when you get scared you could get closer to me." Smirked Dallas.
"Wow, is that your big pick up line?" I asked sarcastically.
Dallas looked over to me. "No my big pick up line is making a deal with the girl to help her find her sister if she goes on a date with me."
I let out a laugh then immediately regretted that. Dallas turned his attention back to the screen.
I was trying to watch the movie but Dallas would occasionally rub my shoulders or whisper stuff in my ears.
"Do you like the movie?" whispered Dallas.
I ignored him; I really did hate it though. I would occasionally jump out of my seat or close my eyes. As I watched the movie a scene came on and I closed my eyes and dug my face into Dallas' chest.
Dallas laughed at my reaction. "Calm down it's just a movie."
I didn't make any movements. Dallas started to stroke my hair.
"You're so cute." commented Dallas.
"Shut up." I muttered.
My head was still on his chest and when I looked back another scary pop came up which made me turn my head again into Dallas's chest.
"You wanna go?" asked Dallas.
I nodded. That's probably the best thing Dallas has ever said to me.
"I know I'm attractive and all but you need to get off of me so we can leave."
I got off and blushed a little. Dallas and I both got up and left the theaters.
"Aww now I don't know what happens." fake whined Dallas.
I just kept on walking not saying a word.
"How did you like the movie?" asked Dallas.
Dallas was really crossing the line right now. He really was making me angry.
"I never knew a girl could be so scared of horror films."
That really put me to the edge. He was being a complete and utter jackass.
"I'm done taking all your bullshit you're giving me. I did my part of the deal and you've tried to make this date miserable for me. I told you I don't like horror films but you made me watch it. I told you I wasn't going under that fence but I did it anyways. Why are you such an asshole?" I ranted.
Dallas stared at me in shock.
I continued my rant. "I didn't complain through out the whole thing and you still act like a jackass! This was by far the worst date I've ever been on-"
"Having a tough time dealing with him doll?" I looked back and saw this guy with a couple of his friends
.
"Cool it Tim." Said Dallas as he grabbed my hand and pulled me behind him.
"Aw come on Dal, she's not having a good time with you how about doll you come with me? I'll show you a good time." Said Tim with a wink.
I felt Dallas' grip get tighter.
"No thank you Tim, I'm fine here." I said.
"Oh come doll face, I heard what you were saying to Dally, can't say I disagree." Said Tim.
"I didn't mean it, I would rather stay here." I said.
I was starting to get a little scared. I could see Dallas was getting mad and I don't like the way Tim is talking to me.
"Get out of here Shepard." Said Dallas.
"Come on Dally, we're just playing around. I would rather play around with her though." Said Tim sending another wink in my direction.
My eyes went wide. I wanted to say something to him.
"Going to jail tonight wasn't on my list but if you continue talking that's where I'm going to be going." Said Dallas.
Tim smirked. "Alright Dal, I'm not in the mood to hit the slammer tonight. Buck is having a party, can't miss that."
Tim and his friends began to walk past us.
"I hope I'll be see you in those jeans more often." Said Tim as he checked me out.
I felt Dallas about to go after him but I pulled him back.
"He's not worth it." I said.
"I'm going to kick his ass." Said Dallas angrily.
Dallas looked down and noticed he was still holding on to my hand.
"What happened to your wrist?" asked Dallas looking down at my hand.
I looked down then saw that scars James' ring gave me.
"Umm I don't know." I said trying to sound convincing.
Dallas shook his head. "I think you do."
"I don't." I said then Dallas took his hand out of mine.
"Thank you for defending me." I said.
Dallas shrugged. "I can't let assholes like him hit on my girl."
Dallas and I walked in silence for a bit. His girl? What does he mean by that? I'm not his. Technically I'm James's girl.
"I don't get it," said Dallas breaking the silence.
"What don't you get?"
"You would go on a date with me when you're dating some Soc." said Dallas.
"His name is James and you helped me find Rose." I said.
"He probably doesn't know does he?" asked Dallas.
"No he doesn't. I want to keep it that way."
"What do you even see in him? I saw the way he yelled at you at the party and the way he treated you." said Dallas.
"I know he sounded like a jerk but he has this nice sweet attitude." I said.
"Yeah maybe when it's probably just you and him. You don't deserve to be treated like that." said Dallas.
"He treats me well." I said.
"Yeah but he could treat you better. He's lucky to have a girl like you," said Dallas.
"I'm just like every other girl. I'm not special." I said.
Dallas laughed. "Trust me you're different from any girl. Since the first time I saw you at the party I wanted you and I wouldn't stop until I get you."
"And you still won't stop even though I have a boyfriend?" I asked.
Dallas smiled. "You know me too well."
Dallas and I talked. Like actually talked. We were getting to know each other. He told me some stories of him in New York and I told him a couple of stories of my childhood. I started to realized how late it was getting.
"Dallas I better get home before my parents come. Thanks for the date."
I said as we made it to my turf.
"I know this date wasn't the best for you but I'm going to make it up to you." said Dallas.
"You don't have to make anything up for me. Goodnight Dallas." I said
.
"Goodnight doll." Said Dallas.
I walked to the direction to my house. Honestly it started out pretty rough but it wasn't a bad date. Dallas is very interesting, I want go get to know him more. Maybe if things were different Dallas and I could work out wait what the hell am I thinking? Dallas is a dirty greaser and James is a sweet Soc. James is the guy for me. No other guy is the perfect match for me that's including Dallas Winston.