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Dallas Winston

Darry woke me up the next morning to eat breakfast. When I opened my eyes I whined. My head was hurting.

"How do you feel?"

"Awful."

He chuckled lightly. "Well that is what you get for drinking." He smiled down at me and handed me a glass of water and some Tylenol.

"Thanks." I took the meds and drank down the water. I was thirstier then I realized.

"Come one everyone is here for breakfast." He said turning to walk out.

"Everyone?" I asked kind of in a panic.

"Yes." He looked at me oddly. "Is that a problem?"

"No….I just….they know what I did…" Plus Dally would be here. How was I supposed to act around him now?

"Yes they know what you did, but they aren't mad Lizzie. We have all messed up; some more than others."

I nodded. "Ummm let me just get cleaned up really fast."

He smiled and then closed the door.

I ran to the bathroom and showered. I didn't want everyone to see me all messed up. Well I didn't want Dally to see me like that. Why was I thinking about him like that now? He could never like me like that.

I got my blue jeans on and let my wet blonde hair fall past my shoulders. I put one of my flannel shirts on and headed into the kitchen to get some food.

Two Bit whistled. "You clean up nice." He chuckled.

"Lay off Two Bit." Dally said.

I blush a little.

"Come on Dally she knows I'm just kidding."

Dally dropped it.

I sit and start eating. Dally sits next to me. I try not to be awkward, but everything feels weird now.

Johnny sits down in the other seat next to me. "You okay?" he asks me.

"Yeah….just had a hard night."

He nodded.

"I hope Darry wasn't too hard on you."

"He…..I shouldn't have done it. I got what I deserved." I blushed a little more.

He nodded and started eating.

I felt weird around the guys today especially Dally. I was sure they all knew what my punishment was. I needed to get out of the house.

"Hey Darry can I go see a movie or something. Maybe Pony and Johnny would like to go too….or whoever." I looked at Dally for a second wondering if he would want to go too.

"I don't know if that's a good idea." Darry said as he set his plate in the sink.

"Come on Darry." I looked over at him. "Please."

He sighed. "I guess you have been punished enough this time." I blush again.

"I'll take them." Dally said. Him saying that made me smile a little.

"Okay, but no funny business today and you guys be home by 6 for dinner."

I nodded. "I promise Darry."

He smiled and kissed the top of my head.

After breakfast we headed out. Soda ended up coming too. He was off and wanted to relax a little. I didn't know how to act around Dally now. I guess we needed to talk about what happened. How was I supposed to get a moment alone with him?

Pony and Johnny stayed by my side. I think they wanted to protect me….maybe even from myself. Dally walked behind us and Soda led the way. I knew the Socies wouldn't do anything with this many of us together.

We decided to hang out at the Dingo before the movie.

"Lizzie you want anything," Soda asked me.

I shook my head.

"Get her some fries and a coke." Dally said giving him some cash.

Soda nodded and Pony went with him.

"I'm not hungry Dally."

"You've lost weight. I know you haven't been eating like you should."

I sighed and Johnny got up to join Soda and Pony. I guess he knew that Dally was about to lecture me.

"Don't think I haven't noticed." He continued.

"I haven't been hungry Dally. Can you just drop it."

"No I won't drop it."

"No you never do."

"Not when you are in danger."

"How am I in danger…so I lost a few pounds….is that a crime?"

Dally growled and yelled. "You don't seem to care about yourself."

"I don't," I yelled back.

He threw his hands up in the air. "And I'm supposed to just let you hurt yourself?"

"Why do you care?" I looked away.

"I….I…I just do, okay?"

I looked up at him. "You kissed me back," I blurted out.

"I know," he said.

The guys came back with the food. Great timing. What did Dally mean by that? He acknowledged the fact that he kissed me back. Why does he have to be so frustrating? He looked at me and motioned for me to eat my fries. I rolled my eyes, but did what I knew he wanted. After I was done I throw the box at him.

"There." I told him as I got up to go to the ladies room. I splash water on my face. If I was honest with myself I would say I liked that he cared so much about me, but with everything going on I was just in a mood. They care now, but what happens when they don't. I guess I had my walls built up. I didn't know who I could let in and to be honest I didn't know if I wanted to let anyone in right now. What if I got hurt…again?

I walked out and the boys were there waiting.

"Come on the movie is going to start soon," Soda said with a smile. I smiled back. How could you not smile when Soda smiled? Pony sat on my right and Johnny sat on my left. Dally sat down next to Johnny and put his feet up on the chair in front of him. Soda sat next to Pony and handed me some popcorn. I looked at Dally and refused it. Dally scoffed at me, but didn't say anything.

I knew that I was acting like a child, but Dally was getting on my nerves. He wanted to protect me, but he couldn't stop acting tough for just a few minutes to tell be what that kiss meant? I guess I was just frustrated.

The movie was okay. It was just a distraction. Pony was smiling when we came out of the theater. He really liked movies and books. He was a free spirt that liked to think of adventure. I wondered if his mom and dad were like that too.

Johnny was always more on edge in the evening. I think because more people were out during this time. Dally stayed close to him. I knew Dally would do anything for him. He was like Johnny's older brother. Hell I knew Dally would do the same for me, but sometimes it's just better to be mad a Dallas Winston.

As we got to the house, Dally turned to a car that was driving by.

"Dally?" a man asked from the driver window. Dally walked up and shook his hand.

He told Dally something and Dally nodded. He turned to us.

"I've got to go for a bit. A buddy of mine needs my help."

Soda nodded. "Alright. Be safe Dal."

"Yeah yeah." He smiled and got into the car.

I sighed and walked inside. Darry was about to start dinner. I walked into the kitchen and helped him. Dallas Winston can be a pain in the ass sometimes. I wanted to talk to him about the kiss and he was more than willing to run off before I got the chance.

After dinner, I helped Pony clean up the dishes.

"Hey you okay?" Pony asked me.

"Yeah…just have a lot on my mind."

He nodded. "You know I use to do this all by myself. Soda works a lot and so does Darry. I was always the one who cleaned. I like that you can help me now."

He smiled at me and I smile back. "Well I am glad I can help. It makes me feel like part of the family."

He nudged me. "You are a part of the family." He chuckled. "We don't just let anyone clean the dishes."

That made me laugh. "I don't think anyone else in the gang would."

He laughed too. "Nah….maybe Johnny."

I giggled. "Yeah Johnny would help. Where is he anyway?"

"He crashed in my bed. I don't think he slept well last night. I told him I would take the couch."

"Did he have nightmares again?"

"I think so, but he wouldn't admit it."

I nodded and dried the last dish. "I'm sure he will be better soon." I smile and put the dish away.

"I hope so." Pony said.

After we got the dishes done I got ready for bed. I was tired and needed a good long sleep.

I got woken up by the phone at 2am. I walked into the living room rubbing my eyes as Darry answered the it.

"Dally? What happened?...Man, why did you do that?...Well you should have just stayed here..….Yeah I'll tell everyone. How long are you in?...Dally just take care of yourself. Behave and you will get out sooner….Yeah I'll take care of them."

He hung up. "Darry what happened to Dally?"

"He got into some trouble. He is in jail."

I gasped. Apparently the friend that needed help needed illegal help. "For how long?"

"Ninety days."

I sighed. Darry came over and hugged me. "He will be okay Lizzie. Let's get you back in bed."

I nodded and sleepily walked with him back to my room. He helped me in bed and covered me up.

"Goodnight sweetheart."

"Goodnight Darry."

He kissed my head and walked out.

"Goodnight Dallas Winston." I said as I fell back asleep.