Chapter 2: Lover Of Mine

"Why do I feel like I'm losing you
Will it ever become what I've always wanted it to
You tell me I'm the lucky one, how can you say that
When it breaks my heart to see another woman with you"

-Alannah Myles

When I rolled over the next morning I wasn't surprised to find that Dally wasn't there. But I was surprised when I swung my legs over the edge of the bed to find that Dally's shirts were gone. I sighed and felt stupid. Last night was our last night together I figured, it kind of stung but it would just keep getting harder if I tried to hold on to Dallas Winston. But I couldn't dwell on it. I had to get to work.

It was just after 10 when I sauntered into the DX parking lot. Sodapop and Steve were already there. Sodapop was my best friend, aside from Two-Bit. We even dated when we were younger but it just felt weird considering how Ponyboy and Darry treated me like a sister.

"How was your night?" Steve grinned as I walked up to them.

I raised my brow. "What did you hear?"

He chuckled and hurried over to gas up the car that just pulled in. "Soda?" I asked as he turned and pretended to be interested in the gas tank.

"What did you hear?" I pouted, definitely not a normal trait for a girl as rough and tumble as I claimed to be.

"Well Ponyboy said that you went home with Dally last night".

"Yeah I did. What's the big deal?" than I rolled my eyes.

I swore to them that I was no longer going to sleep with Dally no matter how many times he asked. I swore on all our friendships.

"I didn't sleep with him".

Soda shrugged. "I'm not gonna say anything" and then he walked away as another car pulled up.

I than walked into the store and started my boring job.

At lunch I volunteered to go to Dairy Queen and pick up burgers for Soda and Steve but I got a little side tracked when I seen Dally walking down the street hand in hand with Sylvia, his old broad.

They'd stop every now and than and make out. My stomach rolled and I turned the other way and took the long route. Okay so I'll be honest, I was hurt. I thought I had won when Dally asked me to be his girl instead of continuing to run around with her but I guess it goes to show that I was wrong.

I took longer than necessary to return to the DX where I got an earful from Steve and Soda 'bout takin' my time with their lunch. I just ignored them and tossed the bag at them than settled against Two-Bits car as he stepped out of the store. "Where's mine?" he asked as Soda handed Steve his burger. "Take mine" I said having lost my appetite.

Two-Bit grabbed it but Soda hit him upside the head. "That's Donna's Two-Bit".

"She said I could have it" Two-Bit protested.

"I did. I ain't hungry" I replied crossing my arms and digging my sneaker into the dirt.

They both knew something was wrong.

"What's the matter?" Two-Bit asked, flecks of burger spraying out of his mouth.

"Nothin'"

"We know somethin's buggin' you" Soda started up.

"I don't want to talk about it. I'm going back to work" and than I hurried inside before they could ask again.

A few minutes later Dally swaggered up and I watched as he talked to Two-Bit and Soda, I noticed Two-Bit frown then look in at me and I snapped my head down and pretended I was reading the car magazine that I was flippin' through earlier.

I looked up when I heard the bell clang and Two-Bit walked in grabbing a bag of chips and opening them. He than came and leaned against the counter. I went back to flipping through the magazine.

"Now want to tell me what's wrong?"

I shook my head. "No"

"Is it 'bout Dally?"

"No"

"Is it 'bout him and Sylvia goin' to the movies tonight with Steve and Evie and Soda and Sandy?"

"What!?" I asked snapping my head up.

He grinned. "So it is 'bout them".

"I didn't know they were going back out is all" I just shrugged pretending I didn't care.

"Cuz you thought you guys were goin' back out?"

I shook my head. "No that's not it"

"Than what is it?"

"I liked him, and it sucks that he keeps going back to her. What's so special bout her?"

Two-Bit shrugged. "Well her and ole Dal, got history".

"Yeah well me and him have history and chemistry".

"You lost me there".

I rolled my eyes. "Stay in school Two-Bit. And those chips are a quarter"

It was after dinner and naturally I was at the Curtis'

I was in the kitchen washing the dishes for Darry who had to go and work the nightshift at the grocery store.

I figured we were in for a quiet night. Soda was out at the movies with Sandy, Steve was with him and I assumed Dally and Sylvia were too, Two-Bit was off getting drunk somewhere and Ponyboy was sitting in the living room watching TV.

I was humming Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley when I heard the front door bang open and Ponyboy call out Johnny's name.

I ran into the room as Ponyboy began calling my name frantically.

Johnny had fallen on the floor face first, Ponyboy rolled him over and we both gasped.

Johnny had two black eyes, and a broken nose and his face was cut up pretty bad.

"Johnny what happened?" Ponyboy cried as he started to shake and tears formed in his eyes.

"Get him up, Darry will kill us if he gets blood on the carpet".

Now you're probably thinking that this was a weird statement to make as there's a kid bleeding all over the place, but the truth was I had seen this kind of thing many times and had become use to it, though Ponyboy was sure shook up about it.

We dragged him to the couch and than I went and got a cloth and some ice.

"Who did this?" Ponyboy hovered over me as I began to dab at his nose and placed the ice over his eyes when I got back.

"Soc's" Johnny whispered.

I was really mad and I knew everyone else would be out for blood but I kept my composure. "Should I go get everybody?" Pony asked me.

I shook my head. "They'll find out eventually. Right now I need peace and quiet, his cheeks gonna need some stitches".

In this kind of situation most people would go to the hospital and than to the Fuzz station but hospitals asked too many questions and the Fuzz didn't give a rats ass 'bout us Greasers.

I had also done my fair share of stitches so I knew what I was doin'.

Without being asked Ponyboy got me the needle and the peroxide and some fresh clothes. He than sat down on the floor and held Johnny's hand as I began to sew him up.

A few minutes later Johnny was sleeping on the couch and me and Ponyboy were sitting in the living room waiting for everyone to arrive.

"They're gonna be pissed"

I nodded and than stood up and pulled out what was left of dessert, a chocolate cake and gave Ponyboy the last piece. He was pale and shaking.

He smiled weakly at me and took tentative bites as I heard them coming up the path.

I hurried to the door and told them to shut up. "What's goin on?" Steve asked as I stepped aside.

I didn't have to say anything as Johnny sat up and they seen his face.

"Holy shit, who did that to you?" Dally brushed past me and launched himself at Johnny's feet.

"Socs" he croaked and I went to get him some water.

"Let's go" Soda called grabbing a blade from Steve.

I tried to stop them but they were too riled up, however they came back an hour later. They couldn't find them.

I could tell Dally was pissed off as he sunk down into the chair and began to flick his blade open and closed.

"At least you had a pretty nurse" Soda winked as Johnny looked at himself in the mirror.

"I tried to stitch you up so you won't have a scar" I said taking the mirror back as I could see his eyes began to fill with tears. He quickly brushed them away.

"Don't you worry Johnny, will get em" Dally said.

I could feel his eyes on me as I left the room again to get my stuff. My job was done and I really wanted to go home and take a hot shower.

"I'll see you guys later" I said opening the door.

"Where do you think you're goin?" Steve called.

"Home" I replied.

"Nah you ain't walking home by yourself. Look what they did to Johnny, you think they're gonna have mercy on you cuz you got tits?" Dally said standing up.

"I can take care of myself. I don't need you" I told him.

He grinned. "I like it when you talk back".

"Good night" I said and slammed the door in his face.

Of course he followed. "Hey wait up Donna, I ain't finished with you".

This made me mad and I whirled around. "I think you are Dallas Winston, I seen you with Sylvia today, it looked like you were very finished with me".

I than turned back around and continued walking. He caught up easily.

"Hey we ain't together no more. Remember we broke up a few days ago?"

"Yeah I know we broke up a few days, but it still didn't stop you from staying with me last night".

"That ain't fair. I was drunk; you know how I get when I'm boozed"

"Oh I know exactly how you get Dally. Now leave me alone!"

This time he stopped because we were only a few houses down from my house, and my dad's truck was parked on the lawn.

"Let's talk about this tomorrow" he called after me.

I just ignored him and hurried inside. I wasn't surprised to find my dad passed out on the floor clutching a beer. I stepped over him and stormed up the stairs. Than I collapsed on my bed and cried like a little Soc. Dallas Winston was the only man to ever make me cry.

I was woken up the next day by my dad banging on my door. "Where's my breakfast?" he growled.

I rolled my eyes and ignored him but the next thing he said made me jump out of bed and throw open the door…

I decided to post another chapter so you guys get more interested in it. I have a lot of ideas and I know it's going to turn out good but what's with the reviews? 10 people want alerts but only 2 people review. I'm sure ya'll can do better than that.

Now I know the grammar in this is horrid but before you flame me this is how they talk in the movie and the way it's written in the book so if you don't like it than don't read it.

Anyways, I want more reviews!

Pretty please with Dally on top :)

-POLY