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Oh and this is back to Rachel's POV!
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The next morning when I woke up I couldn't stop the feeling of dread that began to fill my body. I'd have to face them all today and explain exactly what was happening with Dally and I. The only problem with that is that I didn't know for sure what was happening with us, we'd never talked about it.
We'd only kissed two days ago, though it seemed like 2 years ago with everything that had happened between then and now. We hadn't had the time to really talk about everything, but I decided that when he came over today we would talk about it.
Getting up quickly I grabbed my clothes and peeked out my bedroom door making sure both sides of the hallway were clear and the bathroom door opened, before I hurried in to it.
Closing the door gently I leaned back against it taking a deep breath, I needed to stay calm, yes today was going to be bad, but Dally would be over sometime today and tomorrow would be better, I couldn't help but silently pray.
After my shower I felt a little more relaxed than I had when I had first woken up, deciding it was now or never, I opened the door and made my way in to the family room.
I was surprised to see only Darry there.
"Hi" I whispered not sure what his reaction would be to me.
"Hey Rach" Darry said looking weary.
"Where is everyone" I questioned hesitantly trying to delay the inevitable talk that was heading my way.
"I sent them out, we need to talk" Darry answered though he didn't sound angry rather a little bit upset.
I nodded before heading out to the porch, Darry followed me out silently. I sat down on the front steps and folded my hands together in my lap; I honestly didn't know where to start so I chose to remain silent for the time being.
"Rachel I'm not mad about what happened yesterday, shocked is a better way to put it" Darry spoke solemnly
I nodded in understanding not sure what else to do.
"I've been thinking about this all night, what to do, what to say and nothing I practiced seems right" Darry continued running his hands over his face.
I nodded as a feeling of guilt ran through me; I hated myself for putting Darry in this stressful position.
"The truth is I've never been in this situation before, I've never had to protect a little sister, so I'm not sure what to do, what to say, or how to act" Darry said his gaze fixed on nothing as he stared out.
"Yea" I replied tired of just nodding
"I don't know if I'm suppose to try and forbid you from seeing Dally, band him from the house, and beat him up or if I'm suppose to let you do your own thing and ignore what's happening between you too." Darry said slowly
"You can't band him from the house you're his family" I said my heart breaking at the thought, but not for myself, but for Dally, this was his safe haven of sorts he couldn't lose it.
"I know that and that's why I'm choosing the middle ground here. You can see Dally, Dally's still welcome here, but if you go out you have to tell me and I'll give you a time to be back. I won't beat him up unless he hurts you, but I want to be in the know on your relationship. You're not like the other girls and even though I'm nowhere near a girl I want you to talk to me about what's happening" Darry finished with an unhappy look on his face at the prospect of girl talk I couldn't help but smile lightly.
"Okay" I responded nodding in understanding.
"Now has he pushed you to do anything" Darry asked his voice strained and his face becoming flushed.
"Pushed me? No all we've done is kiss and his hands stayed on my waist the whole time" I said with a smile remember those kisses. There might not have been that many but each of them was more memorable than the last.
"Really" Darry questioned surprise evident in his voice
"Yea he's been a real gentleman" I said fondly with a dreamy smile
"Are you sure we're talking about the same person Rachel" Darry asked teasingly
"Yea I am" I said with a small laugh
"Last night when he came into say goodbye we were kissing and he pulled away saying we needed to slow down" I spoke quietly feeling rather exposed to tell Darry that, but feeling that he needed to know.
"Hmm" Was all Darry replied to my statement
"Hmm what" I couldn't help but question
"It's just that Dally isn't exactly known for stopping" Darry said slowly and cautiously
"I know that" I replied with a smile
"How" Darry questioned in surprise
"Soda, when he would come over and see me at my grandma's he'd tell me all about everyone and let's just say there was never information lacking on the subject of Dally and girls" I said with a small frown
"Well at least I know I don't have to beat him up right away" Darry said his voice laced with what I would call relief.
Though I'd never seen Dally or Darry fight before, Soda had said they had both been in rumbles, Dally more than Darry but I hoped with every fiber of my being that I would never have to find out who would win between them. I knew that if they fought there would be no going back to normal unless I was permanently out of the picture.
"So we'll just play everything as it comes, because I have no idea what to expect, but I want you to know that whatever happens you can talk to me and don't have to worry about my reaction. I love you Rachel you're the little sister that I never had and wasn't sure I ever wanted" Darry said with a smile and laugh
"Well gee Darry I know I never wanted a brother like you" I replied teasingly with a smirk
"Whoa you need to stop seeing Dally now, that smirk was eerily like his" Darry said his voice full of shock and humor
"What can I say I learn from the best" I stated with a smile.
"I think I'm gonna head in now, let me know if you end up going anywhere" Darry said standing up quickly looking towards the road, confusion filled me as I followed his gaze and saw the reason for him leaving.
Dally was making his way to the house.
I stood up quickly but instead of walking towards Dally I turned and gave Darry a hug which he returned.
"Thank you Dar for everything" I said quietly before heading down the steps to meet Dally.