The Girl who Saved Dallas Winston (A Dally Fanfic)

10. Second Choice

  "Thank you, Dallas," I whisper as he pulls up to a house across the street from mine.

  I look at him, waiting for him to say 'you're welcome' or at least 'goodbye' but he doesn't. Not right away at least. Without a response, I open the car door and get out only to hear him mumble, "See you soon."

  Reacting to his response I stare at him for a second before slamming the door to run across the street.

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I thank God as I realize that I actually made it back in time, sneaking back into the dining room window was easier than expected and Mother is still asleep. Before getting under my covers I notice my appearance in the mirror, my shirt is buttoned so low you can see my bra, my hair is a hot mess, and my headband is gone. I quickly grab the pj top laying on my floor and get under my covers, pretending to be asleep, trying to go along with my lie maybe? But all that crosses my mind are the words that Dallas spoke as he dropped me off, and why he waited so long. Was it on purpose? Did I upset him? Whatever it was I am not surprised. Dallas Winston is an asshole. I realized that the day I met him.

"Good you're awake," Mother greets as she bursts into my room. I would be annoyed by this action but am instead filled with relief, thank God I made it home in time.

"Goodmorning," I reply sitting up in my bed.

"I have decided to let you have today for yourself as long as you promise to get some chores done for me. I need you to buy some groceries for me, I wrote a grocery list for you and then a permission note allowing you to buy my medication. I also would like for you to go buy some flowers from the little shop downtown. Not any from the grocery store, they aren't as nice and will die quicker,"

"Why do you need flowers mother?" I ask.

"I am going to go visit my parents grave. I would invite you but this time I need to go alone. Maybe next week we can go together,"

"Oh... I see," I reply, "I will get that done for you no problem,"

"Thank you," She mumbles before handing me an envelope with the cash needed for groceries along with the notes, "I am off to your Aunt's,"

And with that the door slams behind her and I am left alone. She didn't suspect a thing. I won, I stuck out without a hitch. And my mind is still stuck on Dallas.

After hearing the front door close I decide to get ready for the day. I put in a pair of  corduroy pants and a light blue top. 

  Before leaving I decide to write in my journal.

  Dear world, I am so confused. I thought Dallas Winston hated me, and I still do, but also I don't. I snuck out last night, successively may I add and I am proud of myself for it. But, I also decided to sneak out to Bucks, aka, Dallas Winston's crib. He told me that I kissed him. I was too drunk to remember, but part of me believes him. I wish I didn't but I do. I think I kissed him because I think in some twisted way I have feelings for him.
  Besides me, confusion Mother is having me do some chores for her today...

Sincerely Christine Landon

  After finishing my writing I headed downstairs to grab my bike to do my chores. But then I realized that I left my damn bike in Dallas Winston's car. Shit.

  Not truly having any other option I decide to call him.

  "What do you want," Buck's voice responds.

  "Hey, umm, It's Christine, Dallas's friend. Is he around?"

  "No, he left with you and hasn't been back since," Buck replies bored and somewhat annoyed.