Caroline's POV
I walked to where my turf ends and where the greaser turf starts. I saw Dally coming with a cigarette. I'm so confused. He quit smoking.
"Hey Dally." I said.
Dally blew a puff of smoke. "Hey doll."
"You okay?" I asked.
"Yup." He said.
"Then why are you smoking?" I asked.
Dally rolled his eyes. "Cause I want to."
"Is everything alright?" I asked.
"Yeah listen doll, I was thinking and it's over." Said Dally casually as if he's said this a million times.
My eyes widen. "Why? Everything has been going really good."
"Cause I'm done with you." Said Dally as he took a drag.
I took a deep breath. "What do you mean you're done with me?"
"I got what I wanted from you last weekend, James and the rest of the Socs got their asses kicked yesterday. Everything I wanted from you I got." Smirked Dally.
I felt my eyes getting watery. "Why the sudden change? Dal everything was going good why are you acting like this now?"
Dallas laughed. "Caroline you really thought I was into you? I was using you to get revenge on James and well I've always wanted to hook up with a Soc."
"You mean to tell me that everything you told me was a lie to get me in bed?" I said as a tear fell.
"And it was worth it. Don't worry babe my bed will always be open for you, I know you can't be without a guy for that long." Smirked Dallas.
I closed my eyes. This can't be happening. Dallas hasn't act like his old self in a very long time.
"Dallas, did my father say something to you?" I asked.
"Caroline are stupid? This whole time I was using you! You were nothing but a little play toy for me! My personal whore-"
Dallas was cut off by the palm of my hand colliding with his cheek. I slapped Dallas Winston.
Dallas glared at me. "You fucking bitch."
"You're an asshole Dallas! I can't believe you did this to me! You lied to me, you used me! You're the same Dallas Winston I met six months ago!" Tears streamed down my face.
Dallas shook his head and took a drag. "You really expected me to change for a Soc?"
I can't believe what I'm hearing. He never changed I can't believe I fell for a jerk like him. James, Sylvia and my dad are right about him.
Dally's POV
"What about everything you told me? Your parents? Johnny? The rumble?" Asked Caroline.
"I lied about my parents and the fact that we thought Johnny died. I did that to get you to feel bad for me!" I lied.
It killed me to do this to her. I hate seeing her crying like this.
Caroline shook her head. "Five months Dallas! Five months of you-"
"Of me making you think I like you. You made it too easy Caroline, you believed everything I said."
I feel absolutely terrible. I just want to pull her in my arms and tell her that everything I said tonight is a lie.
"You're unbelievable. I can't believe I fell for an asshole like you." Said Caroline.
I took a drag and blew it right in her face.
"Dallas I don't understand! Everything was going so good." Said Caroline a little lower.
"How many times do I have to fucking say this? I used you! You're nothing to me! I got what I wanted from you so I'm done with you. I have no use for you anymore!" I said.
"I hate you Dallas! I fucking hate you so much! I can't believe I fell for a jerk like you!" Yelled Caroline.
That hurt to hear her say that.
"Then why are you still here? I don't even fucking want you! Go!" I yelled.
"I should've listen to everyone who told me to stay away from you. I hate you so much Dallas!" Said Caroline as she turned around.
Usually when we fight I grab her but this time I didn't. I let her walk. I turned around so I didn't have to see her anymore. Man I just want to call her back and tell her that I fucking love her and I don't give a shit what her dad says but I know I can't. Her dad is right, she has options and I don't, she needs to be with guys that does. I fucking love her though. I came to that conclusion last night and it hurts to see her leave. I want her back.
I went to the Curtis house knowing that Darry and Soda will be home. I can't tell anyone else what happened especially Johnny. I can't disappoint Johnny he started to really like Caroline for me.
I walked in.
"Dal you alright?" Asked Darry.
Darry and Soda are sitting on the couch. Pony must be in his room.
"Yeah I'm fine, I'm single again." I smirked.
"Did Caroline break up with you?" Asked Soda.
"Nope I dumped her." I said as I took a drag.
They both looked at me with wide eyes. I didn't tell anyone I was planning on ending things.
"Why?" Asked Soda.
"I got what I wanted. I got revenge on the Socs and I slept with her, come on Soda I told that the only reason I was with her was to sleep with her." I said.
Soda shook his head. "Dally I thought you actually started to like her."
"You know you just lost the best girl for you? She was great Dal! Not even you can be too stupid to see that!" Said Darry.
That hit me really hard. She is the best girl for me. She's not great she's perfect. It hit me that I'm never going to see her again.
"She's just some girl. I can find 20 like her." I said.
Soda shook his head. "Dally why the sudden change? You were nuts about her! Every time you two fought you wanted to fix it, where is she now?"
"Probably going home, I don't fucking know. Soda I never liked her, I was using her this whole time!" I said trying to sound like I'm serious.
Soda stood up pissed. "I don't fucking believe this! Dally what happened?"
"I told you what happened!" I said.
"No you didn't! Tell me the real reason why you broke things off with her?" Asked Soda.
"I fucking told you why! I used her-"
"Bullshit!" Yelled Soda cutting me off. "Damn it Dally, why do you have to go ruin the best relationship you've ever had?"
I started to think about my conversation with Dave last night. She has options, I don't.
"I gotta go." I said as I turn to walk out of the door.
I felt tears coming. I can't let them see me cry.
"Dally!" I heard Soda yelled.
"Fuck off Soda." I said. I was almost out of the door.
Soda caught up to me, grabbed my shoulder and spun me to face him. Darry is standing behind Soda.
"Dal are you crying?" He asked.
"No man!" I said but a felt a tear roll down.
"Dally tell me what happened." Said Soda.
"Come sit down Dal." Said Darry.
I finished off my cigarette and sat down. I lit up another one knowing I needed it to get through the story.
"I can't fucking offer her anything." I started. "Her dad made the clear last night-"
"Dally you said that Dave said you two can do whatever you want." Said Darry.
"I lied. He said that about Soda and Rose not about me and Caroline. He made it pretty clear that Caroline is going to be going to university next year and she's going to meet guys who have a future. If I stay with her I'm holding her back. She can meet guys like James who can offer her the world, what the fuck can I offer her? A beer at Buck's and a cold room. It's better off this way." I said as tears ran down my face.
"Dally you have to tell her, you can't do this to her. She cares about you." Said Soda.
"She'll get over me." I said. "Soda if she ever asks about me you're going to make me sound like a dick-"
"Dally I can't do that." Said Soda.
"Yes you can. You're going to tell her I've been sleeping around, fighting and any other shit you can say about me." I said.
Soda shook his head. "Dally."
"She's too good for me. She's always been too good, it was fun for how long it lasted but it's over. You know what the worse fucking part of this is?" I ranted. "I love her."
I threw the cigarette in the ashtray.
"Dallas, Caroline doesn't care about anything else but you. She doesn't care if you can offer her the world she just wants you." Said Darry.
"That's the point Darry. She needs to get over me and go with a guy that can offer her the world. I'm doing this cause I care about her." I said.
Things fell silent. Soda and Darry gave up trying to convince me to go get her back. This is for the best.
