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Chapter 10

Dani's POV

"C'mon Danigirl. Time to get up and get ready for school," Darry said, using my nickname. He is the only one who can call me that.

"Ughh…I don't see why I have to go."

"You only have a year left and then you'll be done and can do something with your life."

"I don't wanna do anything with my life. I just wanna go back to sleep."

"Danielle Marie Winston, get your ass off that couch and go get ready! Then you can go listen, read, talk, and do all that other shit you're s'posed to do at school," Dally said.

"Fine," I said, and got up and went into the bathroom. I hate going to school. Today's only the first day. I still got the whole year ahead of me. I can't wait until it's over.

When I was done with my shower, I walked out wrapped in a towel. All the guys were used to me doing this, so it didn't faze them. I walked up to Serena's room and got ready. I put on a jean miniskirt, a green polo shirt, and my white converse. I left my long, curly hair down. I put on some makeup and walked back downstairs.

"Anyone seen my other shoe?" Soda yelled.

"Top of the fridge," I yelled back.

"Thanks Dani."

"No problem."

I walked into the kitchen and grabbed a plate of scrambled eggs and a piece of toast. I sat down at the table and ate, while everyone around me hurried to get ready for work or school.

"See ya later Danigirl."

"Bye Darry. Bye Soda."

I placed my empty plate in the sink and went into the bathroom to brush my teeth. I walked out and found Pony, Johnny, Serena, Steve, and Two-Bit sitting in the living room.

"C'mon Two-Bit. We're gonna be late," I said.

"Dally's drivin' ya," he replied.

"Figures. Dallas Michael Winston, you better have your ass in that car in five minutes, or I'm driving!" I yelled.

We all walked out to the car and hopped in. Dallas was out of the house and in the car shortly after. He drove us to school, and everyone, but me, got out.

"You comin'?" Pony asked me.

"I'll meet you inside." They all continued walking. I turned to Dal. "So what do ya think of Serena?"

"I think she's a great friend for you."

"No, I mean do you think she's hot, funny, smart?"

"Yeah, she's all those things and more."

"So you like her?"

"Yeah, I guess."

"You should ask her out for Friday night."

"I'll think about it. Now get outta the car and go learn something."

"Yeah right," I said, referring to the learning part. I got out of the car and headed towards the school building. I heard the tires screeching as Dal drove away. I walked inside the building and saw Mark and Pony. I walked over to them. "Hey Mark, Pony."

"Hey Dani," Mark said, "What grade you in?"

"Senior. You?"

"Sophomore." The bell rang to signal the start of classes.

"Oh, well I'll see you guys later," I said and walked to my first class, English. It passed by slowly, just like the rest of my morning classes.

When lunch came around, I walked to my locker and put my books away. I went to close it, but someone closed it for me.

"Hey Curly."

"What's goin' on between you and Tim?"

"Nothing. Why would you ask something like that?"

"Well, it seems that he's been spendin' more and more time at the Curtis's."

"So what's that gotta do with me?"

"Well, it only started after he met you."

"That's not my fault. Now if you'll excuse me, I gotta go."

I turned around and walked away without waiting for a reply. I walked out of the building and saw the gang around Two-Bit's car. I walked over to them and said, "Hey guys. Where we headed?"

"The corner store," Two-Bit said.

"Okay," I said, hopping in his car. "Let's go."

Everyone else climbed in, and Two-Bit drove us to the store. He stopped in the parking lot, and we got out and went into the store. I walked around for awhile because I didn't feel like paying. I grabbed a Pepsi and a candy bar, and stuffed them into the pockets of my jean jacket.

I looked out the window and saw Tim motioning to me. I looked around and no one from the gang saw him. "Hey guys, I'll be right back. I'm gonna go for a walk."

"Okay, but be back in fifteen minutes or we're leavin' without you."

"Okay." I walked out of the store and looked around for Tim. I saw him turn into the alleyway a few buildings down. I quickly went in that direction.

I turned down the alley and was immediately pushed up against the building. Tim's mouth was pressed against mine, and his hands moved all over my thighs, my skirt slightly lifting. His hand slid up my shirt, and moved up and down my side. I moaned softly into his mouth and ran my hands through his hair. He moved his mouth down to my neck and started sucking on it. I'm gonna have another hickey the size of a golf ball. I hope I have some cover up in my locker.

'How long…we been doin' this?" I asked.

"I don't know…ten minutes," he said between kissing my neck.

"I gotta go," I said, pushing him away and straightening myself out. "How do I look?"

"Sexy," he said and started kissing me again.

"Tim Shepard, stop. I really gotta go. I got school."

"Fine, bye," he said, and he looked mad.

"Aww, c'mon Timmy. Cheer up. I'll see you later." I gave him one last kiss and walked out of the alley. I popped the collar of my jacket, trying to hide the 'love marks' I knew would be on my neck.

I walked back to the store, and everyone was in the car waiting. "You just made it," Steve said. I got in the car and Two-Bit drove us back to school.

I got out and headed straight for my locker. I opened it, and, thankfully, I had some cover up in there. I looked in the mirror that hung on my locker door, and examined the 'damage.' It was definitely visible. I started applying the cover up to my neck.

"You and Tim have fun?" Serena asked from behind me.

"What?"

"Don't act stupid. I know you know what I'm talkin' about."

"Yeah, how do you know?"

"I saw him motioning to you in the store."

"Oh, don't tell anyone. Dal would kill Tim if he found out."

"Don't worry. I promise I won't tell. I think it's romantic that you two are sneaking around. So Romeo and Juliet."

"Let's just hope we both don't die in the end." We both laughed.

"What class do you have next?"

"Math with Mr. Lawrence."

"Me too." The bell rang, signaling the end of lunch, and we walked to the classroom. We walked in and took seats right next to each other at the back of the room.

"I talked to Dallas about his feelings for you."

"And…what'd he say?"

"He likes you, and I told him to ask you out for Friday night."

"Oh my god! Dallas Winston likes me! I can't believe it!"

"Neither can anyone else in class," I said and looked at all the people staring at us. "You got a starin' problem. Mind your fuckin' business then."

"So why Friday night?"

"I wanna get together with Tim, and if you and Dal go to the movies, it will at least give me a few hours."

"So you just want me to go out with your brother so you can go make out with Shepard?"

"Well, kinda, but Dallas really does like you. Is Friday night alright? You don't have plans?"

"Friday's perfect, and even if I did have plans, I'd cancel so I could go out with the hot, sexy Dallas Winston."

"That is my brother we're talkin' about."

"Sorry."

Mr. Lawrence came in and started class, but Serena and I continued talking. "Excuse me, Danielle. What is so important that you and Miss Serena must talk about it in my class?" Mr. Lawrence asked.

"My brother," I answered.

'And who might that be?"

"Dallas Winston."

When I said this, all the Socs eyes widened. I just sat there with my cold glare, showing no emotion, and a tough look on my face. Mr. Lawrence went back to teaching, somewhat scared by my answer, and I went back to talking to Serena.

"So how long you and Tim been sneaking 'round?" Serena whispered.

"Umm…you know how a few weeks ago, you walked into the house, and me and Tim were the only ones home?" She nodded. "Well, the night before that."

"Wow, that's along time. And you haven't been caught yet?" I shook my head. "So are you like his girl now?"

"I don't know. We haven't really talked about it. Whenever we're together, we just start makin' out."

"Oh." The bell rang at the end of class, and I went to my last boring class of the day—History. I sat through it and managed not to fall asleep. However, I did draw a picture of the gang on my notebook. It was pretty good, too.

When the final bell rang, I walked to my locker and put my books in. I checked my neck in the mirror to make sure you couldn't see the hickey, and then closed my locker. I met Serena at her locker, and we started our walk home.

On the way, Tim showed up. 'Hey Dani, Serena."

"Hey Tim," Serena answered.

"Hey Timmy," I said and smiled at him. He gave me a look because the only time I call him that is when we're alone. "She knows."

"Oh, well in that case…" He stopped, pulled me into his arms, and kissed me passionately on the lips.

I reluctantly pushed him away. "We're still in public. People can see us."

"Who cares?"

"If Dallas sees us, he's gonna kick your ass."

"Oh yeah. Forgot. I can take him though." I glared at him. "Fine," he said annoyed.

"Aww, c'mon Timmy. You really gotta start takin' my advice about lightening up." He nodded. "What're you doin' Friday?" I asked, continuing to walk.

"I don't know. Why?"

"Dally and Serena have a date, which means I'll have a few hours alone. We could get together."

He raised his eyebrows. "Where?"

"Your place? We can't go to mine, since I don't have one, and there's never any privacy at the Curtis's."

"Okay. Sounds good. Meet me at my house 'round seven?"

"Sure," I said as we reached the Curtis's street. "I'll see you Friday."

"I have to wait that long?"

"Yeah, sorry. But it will be much more sensual.'

"Okay, see ya Friday." He gave me a kiss on the cheek and disappeared down the street.

"So when do you think Dally's gonna ask me out?" Serena asked.

"Probably Friday morning. He always waits 'til the last minute to do things."

"Oh," she said as we walked inside her house.