We're Outsiders Too {Complete}

{Part Seventeen ~ Heather's POV}

Sitting at the table in her high chair, Anne started crying.
She reached for me, "Mama!"
I picked her up while Dally smiled, "Her little voice is so cute. After hearing her call you that, I definitely think you should make the adoption official."
I had asked for his advice while making cookies and at the time he was unsure and thought I should make the decision on my own.
I nodded, "I think I'll go in tomorrow so we can get the process going."
We sat back down, this time with Anne staying on my lap. While we finished eating, she climbed between Dally and me.
"Thanks for inviting me," Dally said quietly.
I smiled up at him, "Thanks for coming."
"A friend of mine is throwing a party on Friday, you interested?"
"How late?"
He shrugged, "I'll be going at 8:30 ish and we can leave whenever you want."
I nodded, "Sounds fun, let me see if one of the girls or Mrs. Sue can watch Anne."
Dallas smirked, "Hope you can come."
I was walking him out and pretty soon we were at my door.
After thanking him for coming, I leaned in and kissed his cheek softly. Why did I do that? I asked myself.
Dallas seemed taken aback for a moment but when I turned to escape inside, he placed a hand on my shoulder and turned me around.
This time he leaned in and his lips landed on mine. I was quick to kiss back but we pulled apart when Anne woke up and started squirming in my arms.
"See you on Friday," And with that, he walked away.
I was in a daze when I walked back inside and when I put Anne in her pajamas and still when I put her to bed.
Once she was asleep, I went downstairs for a glass of water.
I swallowed a gulp of water, "Did that really happen?"
I fell asleep thinking about Dallas and wondering if I had imagined what happened on the porch.