Title-Avoided
Author-Angel-With-Clipped-Wings
Date-8/1/06
Category-The Outsiders
Disclaimer- I do not own the Outsiders.

Author's Notes- Yes, In the 1950's era(I think Thats when the Outsider's take place), There WERE televisions. So...Yea. And also, I tried to make this chapter longer.

Pervious Chapter The house may have been full of boys, but Darry made sure that it was a clean as their mother had left it. Lulled by the aroma, Johnny soon fell asleep, never noticing the pair of blue eyes that had seen him upon entering the room.

Rays of Sunlight awoken Johnny along with the noises of Darry cooking breakfast while Him and Ponyboy argued. Johnny yawned and lifted himself up from the couch, wincing when his back made a sharp crack. Stretching his body out, Johnny went inside the kitchen just in time to hear Two-bit.

"Heya Dally, How are ya?...You aren't lookin so good...Did you get boozed off again?". Two-Bit was right alot, But he sure was right when He said Dallas looked a little sick. Well, Actually he looked like he just went from hell and back. His hair was ruffled, and His eyes were bloodshot. Dallas was breathing hard, and when He walked over to sit in a chair beside Pony, He limped on his left foot.

"What happened to you?" Darry asked as he walked in with a plate of pancakes. Even though Darry was the oldest, and could have possibly went to college, He decided to stay and take care of his family when His parents passed away.

"Nuthin but a little rough-housing at the rodeo, and some issues I had with my pops when I came home late. He was with some girl...Who I had slept with awhile back. Seems She also remembered me, and Tried to kiss me right in front of Pops too. Man, I didn't know he could get so pissed off over some woman like that...Ah well, Hey Pony, Can you bring me some ice? My leg hurts mighty bad" Dallas replied as He took a pancake from the plate Darry came in with a shoved it in his mouth. Closing his eyes as He hissed in pain, He lifted his leg so it rested on his other foot. Once he had relaxed, Dallas looked around and saw Johnny, Who was watching him wide-eyed.'Now He's about to run away again', But then Johnny surprised him by sitting in a chair beside Darry and Soda before looking at him in the eyes and taking a pancake on his plate. 'Here's my chance!' Dallas thought as he opened his mouth, However...

"Soda! Get your stuff ready, I'm going to work in ten minutes. Johnny, Are you going to school today?" Darry asked, Seeing Johnny shake his head he continued " Pony, C'mon, You eat slower than a turtle, Let's go!" As Darry walked out of the room, Taking with him dirty dishes, empty glasses, and other various things the author is too lazy to write, Johnny took a sneak peak at Dallas who was looking at him with a dazed appearance. Feeling a little insecure, Johnny walked quickly out of the room, and headed towards the bathroom.' I can't go home...Dad hasn't left for work yet, But If I stay...Dallas might try to talk to me'

"Johnny, Are you sure you don't want to go to school today?" Darry asked before he headed off to work. He sometimes wondered about the kid, Considering he didn't grow up in what some call a 'model home'.

"Yea Darry, I'm fine...I'll go tomorrow, ok?" Johnny replied...Feeling a but relieved to have something take the worries from his mind.

"Uh...Johnny,..tomorrow is Saturday" Darry said walking out of the door. Hearing the door close, Johnny squeaked a "Oh" and headed out of the bathroom. Taking a deep breath and bracing himself, He headed towards the kitchen to find Dallas talking to Two-bit. Seeing as He wasn't noticed, He slipped into the living room and watched some T.V.

"I don't know Two-Bit" Dallas said as he looked on the former teenager sternly "He doesn't seem like he wants to talk to me, and I don't wanna get him mad or anything".

"Aw Shucks, How are you gonna find out what's wrong with the kid, If you aren't even gonna talk to him! You're the one who wants to find out whats wrong, but how you gonna if you aren't gonna even ask him about it, huh?" Two-Bit said. He had only suggested that Dallas go over and talk to Johnny, then Dallas sort of freaked out saying stuff like "He doesn't want to talk" or "What?". If Two-Bit didn't know any better, He'd think Dallas was nervous.

"Why don't you wanna ask him, Huh? Are you scared or sumthin?" Two-Bit argued. He was tried of all this damnit! He knew Johnny and Dallas wanted to get together, and all this tension was getting on his last nerve. He knew Johnny was too shy to make the first move, but Dallas on the other hand..

"I'm not scared! I just don't wanna say something stupid or something..." Dallas couldn't help the fact He DID feel scared about talking to Johnny, But who was going to realize that if He kept it a secret?

"Sure, Well..I'm off to work. Seeing as how bad you're looking, You might as well not go. Se-Ya lover boy!" said Two-bit as he walked out of the door. Dallas sighed in frustration before painfully lifting himself up and limp to the living room. Seeing Johnny watch T.V., He tried to sneak past him, Only to trip on something on the ground and land with a hard thump.

"Fuck! Shit that hurts!" Dallas screamed as he rolled around on the floor. Johnny, went over to Dallas and helped him up on the couch before disappearing into the kitchen. Returning a few minutes later, He held in his hands a bowl, Towel, some ice and bandages.

"This will hurt a little" Johnny said as he carefully put ice on Dally's leg before adding pressuring. Ten minutes late, With a lot of hissing from Dallas, He wrapped his leg with the bandages before taking the waste and throwing it away. Laying Dallas on the couch, He made sure he was comfortable before turning back to the T.V.

Dallas looked at Johnny as he sat on the floor and watched the T.V., His eyes shone while the pictures flickered on the television.

"Johnny...Uh...Thanks. I was wondering..If you could uh...Um" Dallas manage to get out before Johnny turned his face to look at his. His words choked before he could speak them as He looked at Johnny's face, from his nicely tanned skin to his shining eyes and high cheek bones. Dally's eyes wondered to Johnny lips, Which looked pink and very kissable. Feeling the urge, He moved his face closer to Johnny, Despite the younger boy's protest and gently placed his lips onto his.

The kiss was soft and gentle, Meaning more words than either could express. Nibbling on Johnny's bottom lip, He silently asked permission to move forward into a more passionate desirable one, Which Johnny quickly agreed to. As tongues battled, Both soon ran out of air and departed their lips. Breathing Hard, Johnny looked up at Dallas before running out of the room. Hearing a slam as the door closed, Dallas sighed and closed his eyes.' What Have I done?' were his final thoughts as he drifted into a troubled sleep.

There. I tried, reallllly hard to make this chapter better and longer. This story is drawing to a close UNLESS You ask for a squeal at the end.