𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻, ᵈᵃˡˡᵃˢ ʷⁱⁿˢᵗᵒⁿ

18

•~3rd person P.O.V~•
Michelle felt her heart pumping as she pulled the keys out of the ignition and put them in her pocket. She hadn't been to the Curtis house in a long while, but this was a special occasion so she decided to put aside her anxiety about seeing Dally again and go anyways.

Michelle walked hurriedly up the porch steps and knocked on the front door. Adrenaline pumped through Michelle's veins. Would Ponyboy even like what she'd gotten for him? She hoped he would.

When Dally opened the door, seeing Michelle standing there, he felt a mix of emotions. Was she here for Ponyboy and Johnny or him? It was more than likely for Ponyboy and Johnny.

Michelle felt her breath hitch in her throat, butterflies fluttered in her stomach. Or maybe it was anxiety. Michelle couldn't tell.

"I need Ponyboy, I've got something for him." Michelle forced a smile, despite wanting to break down and cry right on the porch. Dally nodded, turning around and motioning for Ponyboy to come to the door.

"Michelle?" Ponyboy asked, stunned that she was actually at his house again. Months ago, it wouldn't have been surprising to see her at the Curtis house. Ponyboy found it kinda weird how things like that can change so quickly.

"I have something for you, just close your eyes." Ponyboy furrowed his eyebrows but closed his eyes anyways. Michelle grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the sidewalk. The gang followed, curiosity getting the better of them, to the sidewalk.

"Okay, you can open your eyes," Michelle said excitedly.

Ponyboy opened his eyes to see a black Shelby Cobra parked by the sidewalk. His eyes went huge as he turned to Michelle. He knew they cost at least $7,500. Michelle grabbed his hand and put the keys in his palm.

"It's all yours." Michelle smiled.

"Damn Ponyboy, you got a tuff car!" Steve exclaimed, looking closely at the car.

"Michelle, I can't accept this..."

"Of course, you can! I'm not taking it back home." Michelle chuckled.

"But-"

"Just accept the gift, Ponyboy! You're one of my best friends and you passed your driver's test on the first try! You deserve it!" Ponyboy sighed. "Please accept the gift." Michelle pleaded. Ponyboy saw how much it meant to her and smiled.

"Okay." Michelle squealed happily, jumping up and down slightly.

Dally watched from afar, seeing how happily she acted around them. He missed causing her to be that happy. He missed just simply hanging out with her. He missed her face. Her laugh. Her voice. Her happiness that radiated through the room.

Dally would've been happy if they could've just been friends at this point. He could "jokingly" flirt with her but really mean it. He could laugh and joke with her like they used to. He could push his feelings away while she was around and make sure she thought he didn't have feelings for her anymore.

Dally wished he would've said "I love you" back when she said it. He wished he wasn't such an idiot. He wished he could walk up to Cherry and tell her to tell Michelle the truth, that he didn't kiss her. Dally could wish and wish, but it wouldn't come true.
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