Caroline's POV
It's 1:37pm and Dally still hasn't come. I think he's ditching me, maybe he changed his mind and honestly I do not care. I am not in the mood to tell my parents that Dally and I seeing each other, again. I told Rose to go out with Soda today, I would rather do this with just me and Dally. I sat by the door waiting for Dally to come but I think at this rate he's not coming. I went to go upstairs to my room but I heard the doorbell ring.
"I got it!" I yelled.
I ran to the door and open it.
"I'm sorry doll for being late, I got caught up with Tim." said Dally as he showed me his busted up knuckles.
My eyes widen. "Dally."
"I know doll, I tried to clean up the blood, I'm sorry." said Dally.
"Dally my parents can't see you with busted up knuckles, lets do this another day-"
"Caroline who is at the door?" I heard my dad as he walked down the steps.
I froze. "Um it's uh-"
"Hey chief." said Dally awkwardly.
I looked to my dad and my dad immediately got mad.
"Winston get off of my property!" yelled my dad.
"Dad-"
"No Caroline, you don't have to deal with him, I will." said my dad angrily.
"No dad, you're not listening-"
"Winston you heard me!" yelled my dad.
"Chief can-"
"Don't back talk to me Dally! Get out of my house." yelled my dad again.
"What's with all this yelling?" said my mom as she walked out of her room.
"Look which hood decided to stop by." said my dad.
"Hi Mrs. Kendall." said Dally awkwardly again.
I gave my mom a pleading look. "Mom, dad isn't listening."
"Okay, why don't we all go into the living and talk about why Dallas is here." said my mom.
Why is my mom being reasonable? She's never reasonable!
My parents went into the living room.
"We're off to a great start." I said to Dally.
Dally gave me a reassuring smile. "I'll try to be good."
I smiled. "Come on hood."
Dally walked inside and I close the door behind him.
"Take a seat Dally." said my mom.
"But don't get too comfortable, your ass won't be here for long." said my dad.
Dally sat on the couch and I sat down next to him.
"Mom, dad, I need to tell you two something." I started. "I lied, Dally and I never stopped seeing each other."
My dad's eyes widen with anger. "You lied to us? Caroline ever since you met this hood you've been doing a lot of lying."
"I know dad but that was the only way I could keep seeing Dally. I'm sorry." I said.
"Dave, I mean, Mr. Kendall I do care about your daughter. I know that my reputation-"
"I don't even want to hear it, I don't know how you managed to manipulate my daughter but I need you to leave-"
"Dave please, hear them out." said my mom.
My dad's eyes widen in shock. "Marie, he's a criminal-"
"I know Dave but obviously Caroline and Dallas seem to really like each other. This is the second time Caroline has lied to us so she can see him, obviously there's something going on here." said my mom.
Dally and I looked at each other in shock. I had no idea how chill my mom would be.
"Marie, this boy isn't good for her. You agreed with me." said my dad.
"I agreed with you up until I saw how upset Caroline got when they broke up when you told Dallas to. Dave we have to be a bit more reasonable." said my mom.
"Okay Marie, you want me to be reasonable? I'll be reasonable I'll ask him the same questions I asked James." said Dave.
My eyes widen. No he can't, he really can't ask those questions. Dally won't have a good answer.
"Dad that's not necessary." I said.
"It is, I'm giving him the same chance I gave James." said my dad. "So Dally, what grade are you in?"
Dally immediately tensed up. "I'm not currently in school."
I put my hand on his thigh and gave him a reassuring smile.
"You're not in school, then how are you suppose to get a good paying job?" said my dad.
"Dad please." I said.
"See this is exactly what I'm talking about. When I asked James these questions he knew what he wants to do. He wants to become a lawyer." said my dad.
Dally started to get a little mad. I know what he wants to say and he better not say it.
"Dave you're being too hard on the boy." said Marie.
"No I'm not, I'm doing everything I did with James. James was a good kid." said my dad.
Dally let out a laughed. "Good kid? Yeah he was a real good kid."
Oh no.
"He is Dallas." said my dad.
"Dave I really think you're forgetting everything I've told you about him. He may seem like a better kid than me but, sorry for my language, he's an asshole." said Dally.
My dad looked at mom, giving her a smug look. My dad said that about James because he knew it would set Dally off.
"Dally." I said in a warning tone.
"I'm sorry Caroline but I've tried explaining to your dad calmly how I'm not that bad but it's not working. I don't know how else I can get through to him."
"Dallas, I have a question for you." My mom chimed in. "Why do you think you make a better boyfriend than James?"
I could tell Dally got uncomfortable. Dally is only sweet when it's just the two of us. He's never told me that he loves me in front of the gang, he limits the times he calls me doll, he's still a good boyfriend but he doesn't want to seem like a wuss.
Dally sighed. "I won't be able to explain this right but I care about Caroline, a lot. When we were broken up, I had no reason to get out of bed. She's the best thing that's ever happened to me and I care about her more than James ever did. James has done some pretty stupid things to her, stuff that I couldn't live with myself if I did. The only thing I can basically say is that I, uh, Caroline is really important to me and I really do like her."
I smiled at Dally.
My mom nodded. "I think that's a very sweet answer."
"And total bullshit." chimed in my dad.
"Dad please." I said.
"No Caroline, this can't be true this can't." said my dad.
"Dave, I think it is." said my mom.
"Dave what do you want me to do? What do you want me to prove that Caroline that I love her?" exclaimed Dally in anger.
Dally's eyes widen. He realized what he said. My mom smiled while my dad got mad.
"What did you say? Is that the shit you say to my daughter to manipulate her?" asked my dad.
"Dad why are you so against Dally? What has Dally done to me?" I asked.
"He's a hood." said my dad.
"Not anymore. He's a good guy dad." I said.
My dad stood up. "I'm not taking this shit anymore. Winston leave and I don't want you dating my daughter."
"Chief, come on we've barely even talked about it." said Dally.
"Dad you're not giving him a real chance, you can't compare him to James." I said. "He's changed."
"If he's changed so much then why are his knuckles busted up? You two think I didn't notice. He defiently got into a fight." said my dad.
Dally was about to say something but he didn't. He wants to explain himself but he doesn't want me to get in trouble.
"Dad he got into a fight with a guy who was hitting on me. The guy was a total jerk, he tried to kiss me even though I told him to leave me alone." I explained.
I saw my mom get happy.
"Well thank you for that Dallas but my answer is still no. It's final. Plus, she wouldn't be put into those situation if she is with you. Who knows how many other criminals you introduced her to." said my dad as he went to go upstairs.
"Dad."
"Chief, come on. Lets talk about this."
My dad ignored us and went upstairs.
"I'll talk to him." said my mom.
I felt tears forming in my eyes.
"Come on Dally, I walk you out." I said.
Dally nodded and we both got up. We walked to the door, I put on my shoes and went outside with Dally. I saw Buck's car outside, I guess Dally borrowed it.
"I told you this was a bad idea." I said.
"I know, you were right. This wasn't one of my greatest ideas." said Dally.
I sighed. "Dally what do we do now?"
"I don't know and it's not like we can go back to sneaking around. I thought the chief would be much more reasonable." said Dally.
"We're not breaking up right?" I asked.
"No, well unless you want too." said Dally.
I shook my head with a smile. "Why would I want that?"
I put my hands on Dally's neck and Dally put his hands on my waist, pulling me close.
"I know my answer to your mom's question wasn't the greatest, you mean more to me Caroline. I just can't explain it." said Dally.
I laughed. "I know Dally, it's tough for you. This whole thing was tough for you, I know you just wanted to yell at my dad but you kept calm for me. Thank you."
"You know I would do anything for you." said Dally.
Dally leaned down and kissed me, then he pulled me into a tight hug and kissed my cheek.
"I'm really liking this sweet side of you." I said as I pulled out of the hug.
Dally rolled his eyes but I saw his cheeks getting red.
"We're still on for tonight right?" I asked.
"Are you sure that's a good idea?" asked Dally.
"I don't care what they think." I said.
"Caroline they're your parents, just let them cool down a little." said Dally.
"Are you really telling me to listen to my parents?" I asked as I crossed my arms.
"I just don't think it's a good idea, I don't want you to have problems with them." said Dally who is starting to get annoyed.
"It's either you meet me at our spot at 7pm or I'll just walk straight to Buck's." I said hoping that Dally doesn't call my bluff. I wouldn't walk to Buck's especially since I promised him.
"I know you won't be walking alone, you promised me." said Dally.
Damn it.
"So are you going to ditch me?" I asked.
Dally sighed. "Caroline I just don't think it's good timing. Go inside, talk to your parents and make up with your dad."
"Dally I can't talk to him, he was being so unreasonable." I said.
"He's just looking out for, just like how I look out for you." said Dally.
"If he was looking out for me, he would let me see you." I stated.
"He's doing what he thinks is right. This is hard for him too, his daughter is dating me." said Dally.
"I guess that makes sense." I muttered.
"If you worked everything out with your parents come by the Curtis house with Rose tomorrow night." said Dally.
"What if we can't work it out?" I asked.
Dally sighed. "Then we're going to have to reschedule our date."
My eyes widen. "Dally no, I don't know how long it could for me to work it out with my parents."
"Caroline the reason my old man and I never got along is because we never worked out any of problems we had. My old man just drown himself in alcohol and then took it out on me whenever he had problems. We could never agree on anything and we were would get into fights. I'm not comparing your dad to my old man because obviously there is no comparison. Your dad is more reasonable than my old man will ever be but I don't want you to get into fights with your dad and then not work out the problems. Lying to him didn't work out the problem it just made it worse and Dave not listening to you didn't help either. Just talk to him." said Dally calmly.
I half-smiled. "Alright Dally, I'll talk to him."
Dally put his hands on each side of my face. "Don't worry doll everything will be okay."
I faked a smile, Dally kissed my forehead then turned around to get into the car. I sighed then turned around to go back inside. I closed the door behind me and saw my mom coming down the steps.
"You father wants to talk to you." she said.
I nodded then follow her upstairs. I hope I can convince my dad to give Dally a real chance.
Dally's POV
It's only been 10 hours and I miss Caroline so much. I just hope that her and her dad work everything out. If that means us having to break up then it's fine, I don't want her having problems with her dad. I fiddled with the paper I had in my hands and glanced back at the writing. I wanted to get Caroline out of my mind so I decided to re-read the last thing my mom left behind before she left. I grabbed the letter before I left from New York. When I found the letter, my dad wanted me to tear it up and throw it out but I quickly grabbed another piece of paper and threw that one out. Every time I read this letter, I get more pissed and get more questions.
'Dear Dallas,
I'm sorry that it ended like this I really am but you see Dallas I don't love your father anymore, you'll understand when you get older, when you find someone you love. I can't be with a man I don't love so I'm now with a man who I do love. I had to leave Dallas, I couldn't take it pretending to be happy and lying about who the father of your younger sibling is. I wish I could take you with me but I can't do that to your father. He needs you Dallas, and I can't take away a son from his father. I hope that one day, we'll find each other and I can't wait to tell you everything. How I met this man in the grocery store and how happy I am. I can't wait to tell you how happy you've made me in these last five years. I love you Dallas and I hope that this won't be the last time I see you.
Love always
mom'
I don't believe a word she says. If she wanted to see me again why didn't she try to see me? Why didn't she just get a divorce and then I could see both of my parents. If she loved me that much, why did she leave without saying a goodbye? It all worked out for the best though. If she never left then I would never have moved here and I wouldn't have met the gang or Caroline.
I heard a knock on my door. I got up and opened the door, my eyes widen in shock but I quickly smirked.
"Hey Dal." said Tim.
"Hey Shepard, nice black eye." I said.
"What can I say? You always give the best ones." laughed Tim.
Tim and I are friends, sometimes we get into fights but when it comes down to it, I have his back and he has mine.
"Well that's what you get for talking to my girl." I said.
"She's actually the reason why I'm here." said Tim. "Dally, people have been talking."
"Why should I care?" I asked.
"Dal, it's one thing to fuck a Soc girl but it's another to date one." said Tim.
"Tim, the Soc and greaser rivalry is over, nothing has happened in two months." I said.
"Dal, a greaser got jumped by the Socs yesterday." said Tim. "It's never over between us."
"Tim it doesn't matter that I'm dating a Soc, you're only saying this cause you want to sleep with her." I said.
"No I'm not. Everyone is talking about how soft you got. When you dated a greaser girl, you were still the same Dally, you were tough." said Tim. "You've changed."
I know Tim is being serious. He wouldn't be telling me this if this wasn't going around. I know I've changed but I didn't think I changed that much.
"There's a rumour going around that you're going to join the Socs." said Tim.
That got me pissed. "Who the hell has been saying that?"
"Curly heard it from another greaser. I heard it too from another, don't worry I broke his nose for that." said Tim.
"He's lucky I wasn't there." I said.
"Dally I don't know what you gotta do but your rep getting really bad." said Tim.
I do miss my old life. I miss the drinking, the cigarettes, the fighting and just being able to do whatever I want. I didn't care about my rep until I found out how much dating Caroline affected it.
"You never had this problem with Sylvia." said Tim.
"I'm not breaking up with Caroline." I said.
"I'm not saying do that, I'm saying get control back into the relationship." said Tim.
I have noticed how I've made a lot of sacrifices in this relationship while Caroline hasn't. Why did I have to change? Why did she have too? I'm starting to re-think everything that I've done for her.
"She doesn't control me." I said.
"Yeah she does. Dal, when was the last time you partied at Buck's?" asked Tim.
I know what he means. He's talking about one of our crazy nights. When I was with Sylvia, Tim and I would party a lot. Drink, smoke, gamble and possibly fight someone. Those were fun, then I would spend the night with Sylvia. Sylvia wouldn't care but I know I can't do that with Caroline.
"She doesn't control me Tim. Anyways, I don't need anymore relationship advice, especially from you. See you around Shepard." I said.
"Okay Winston but remember what I told you." said Tim as he turned around.
I closed the door and sighed. Man, I really have changed. I have to talk to Caroline and figure out what happened with her dad then deal with this. Caroline may not miss the old Dally but I do.