I thought I'd add another chapter since I haven't updated in awhile, so enjoy. Please R&R.

Chapter 12

Halley's POV

I woke up sometime around 8:00 a.m. and it still seemed quiet. Dallas was still asleep, so I moved closer to him and he wrapped his arm tighter around me. I soon fell back to sleep.

About an hour later I woke up to the sound of the screen door slamming closed. It was quiet again after that.

I heard someone whispering somewhere in the living room. I opened my eyes and saw Two-Bit, Steve, and Soda standing a couple of feet away from the couch.

"Aww, how cute is this. A tough hood like Dallas Winston cuddling with an innocent seventeen year old girl," Steve said.

"What is the world coming to?" Two-Bit said shortly after.

Soda stood there quietly, looking somewhat hurt by what he saw.

"Hey guys," I whispered, trying not to wake up Dallas. I went to get up but Dallas pulled me on top of him and kissed me on the lips.

"Dallas, stop," I said playfully, "we have company."

He looked up and saw the guys staring at us. "Hey," he said to them.

"This is the second time me and Steve have found you laying together," Two-Bit said, "This is totally unacceptable."

"You two sure are a pain in the ass," Dally told them, giving them his famous ice cold glare.

"Why thank you," Two-Bit replied.

Aubree walked in then. She looked over at us, sighed, and went into the kitchen to make breakfast. I was still on top of Dallas with the guys staring at us.

"You all stayin' for breakfast?" Aubree yelled from the kitchen.

"Yup, of course. Where else are we gonna get good food without paying for it?"

"I don't know, but you could probably lift something from somewhere," I told him.

"Yeah, you're probably right, but it's still not the same."

I got off of Dally and went into the kitchen. "Where is everyone?" I asked Aubree.

"Darry and Arya are at work, Hannah and Johnny are somewhere, and Pony's at his house."

"Oh." All of a sudden, I heard a crash coming from the living room. I ran in there and found Soda and Dallas fighting. Two-Bit and Steve were standing there watching.

"What the hell do you two think you're doing?" I yelled. They continued to fight. I looked over at Two-Bit and Steve. "Well do something," I told them, angrily. Steve went over and grabbed Soda and Two-Bit grabbed Dallas and pulled them apart. Dallas had a bloody lip and Soda had a black eye.

"What the hell did you guys think you were doing?" I yelled at them.

"Don't look at me," Dallas said, "You left and he attacked me." He had that angry look in his eyes.

I looked over at Soda. He wouldn't look me in the eye. "What did you think you were doing?"

"It was nothing. Forget it," he said.

"It was something and I'm not gonna forget it. Now why the hell did you attack him?"

"Damn it Halley! How do you think I feel right now? You left me for Dallas Winston! I feel like shit."

"Guys, can you give me and Soda a minute?"

"Sure. Come on, let's go outside," Steve said. Dallas reluctantly followed.

I went and sat down on the couch. "Soda, come sit. We need to work this out." He came and sat down next to me.

"Listen Soda. I'm extremely sorry that I hurt you. I really care about you and I always will. It's just that you're not the right guy for me and I'm not the right girl for you. You'll find someone to love but it's not me. You gotta understand that. I really, really like Dallas."

"Yeah I know. I figured you liked him when you dumped me."

"You're a great guy Soda. You sweet, funny, caring, handsome. You're perfect. Any girl would be lucky to have you."

"Yeah I know, but I love you Halley."

"I do love you Soda, but not in the way you want me to. I love you like a brother. You're my best friend. I don't know what I'd do without you." That last line seemed to put a small smile on his face.

"Thanks Halley. I'm still upset but I do know that you care. I'll get over you eventually but it's gonna be tough. Oh yeah. And good luck with Dallas. You're gonna need it."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Dallas has a history with cheating on girlfriends. It's like he gets bored with just one so he moves around. Just be careful."

"Don't worry, Soda, I will." I said hugging him and kissed him on the cheek. "Thatnks for letting me know about Dallas. I'll change that."

That put a smile on his face. "I know you will. You're one determined girl, Halley."

I smiled. "Come on. Let's go get some ice for that eye and some for Dallas' lip."