Dallas's Little Sister

Of Course I'm Upset

Sophie's POV

I haven't spoken to Dally in over a week. I haven't seen him in 4 days when he stormed out of the Curtis house when I wouldn't talk to him. I felt bad, but should I? He hurt me why do I feel bad. I groaned and rolled over. I stood up and stretched. I got dressed into beige shorts, and a white tshirt which I tucked in and put a belt on. I grabbed my shoes and walked downstairs where everyone was sitting around the tv.

"Ah finally the beast is awake" I glared at Steve and sat down next to Pony who smiled at me. I felt butterflies in my stomach like always when he would smile at me. God he's so handsome. Him and I have gotten quite close over the week since Dally hasn't been here to be a dick. We almost ALMOST kissed yesterday but Darry screamed for dinner.

"Sophie you start school tomorrow" I looked at Darry with a "What the fuck did you just say" look. I haven't even thought about the fact school is a thing. I groaned and threw my head back.

"It's ok Soph you'll have me, Johnny, and Two-Bit there. Of course Johnny and Two-Bit are in different grades then us but there are some classes you might share with them" Pony grabbed my hand is reassurance. My heart melted and I felt better almost immediately. I looked over at Johnny who had a sad look on his face. He got out of the hospital 3 days ago and has barely spoken. I'm not surprised by that at all. He's spoken to me but only a little bit. He seemed more skittish than he was before but who wouldn't be after being jumped (again) by the socs. I on the other hand couldn't give a fuck about what happened to me, but I do care that Johnny got caught in the mess.

"Yea and the DX is across the street so if anything Steve and I will be there too" Sodapop smiled at me but it wasn't his usual smile he seemed upset too. Why are they upset? What happened?

"I know that you guys I just don't wanna be a target for the socs because I'm a Winston. I couldn't care less about those white trash they're just annoying and I don't want to deal with their bullshit" I let out a deep sigh and closed my eyes. If any socs decides to mess with me I don't have any hesitation in defending myself, even if it means whipping out my blade on campus.

"Wanna go to the drive in with us?" Pony said as he leaned closer to me and laid his head on my shoulder.

"Sure" I smiled at the sudden affection he was giving me. God I wish he was mine already. I blushed at the thought of dating Ponyboy.

"Pony if Dally sa-" Two-Bit was cut off by someone walking in the door. By the footsteps I could tell it was Dally. Ponyboy tried to pull away but I held him in place. I looked at Dallas who was looking at me with a slight glare.

"Goodmorning Dallas" I smirked at him and looked away.

"Yoooo lets go to the lot" Ponyboy stood up taking me with him. Johnny and Two-Bit got up too.

"Sophie can I please speak with you?" I looked at him with a blank expression on my face. His eyes were red and his cheeks were tear stained. As someone as tough as him I wouldn't have expected him to come round looking like he just had quite the sob fest. My face fell and my heart ached at the sight of him. I nodded and walked outside. He shut the door and sat down on the bench they had right outside the door.

"Sophie I'm so sorry. I-I'm such a horrible brother and It's totally understandable if you hate me and want nothing to do with me anymore. It's o-okay I-I understand" He said the last word quietly and looked down. A tear fell from his eye but he wiped it away fast. I hugged him tight.

"I don't hate you Dally. I could never hate you" I rubbed his back slightly and rested my chin on his head. He sighed and wiped his face.

"I was going to tell you but I didn't know how because I knew you wouldn't be happy" I closed my eyes and didn't respond.

Of course I'm not happy. How could he do that to me. How could he build a (not that better) life knowing I'm living in horror. Knowing our father was hitting me, kicking me, punching me, and occasionally whipping me with his belt. Knowing our drunk druggy mother was doing the exact same. Knowing he left his 9 year old little sister to rot for years alone and afraid. Breaking everyday to the point where she couldn't give a damn about anything anymore. Of course I'm upset over the fact he just left me living like that for years.

"I better go" He stood up and started walking away.

"Dally get your ass back here" I stood up and crossed my arms. He slowly made his way back on to the porch and stood in front of me, staring at me.

"Of course I'm upset, but that doesn't mean I hate you. I could never hate you, you're my brother and all I have left and I love you" I hugged him. He wrapped his arms around me and bounced foot to foot all happily. Just like how he use to when we were kids and anything excited happened to him or me.  I giggled and looked at him.

"Glad to know Dallas Winston can still do his happy jig" I laughed and turned to open the door. He stopped me and looked away then back at me.

"Thanks kid, really. I wouldn't know what to do if you hated me" He just smiled and opened the door. Pony and Two-Bit were wrestling on the floor. Darry kicked Two-Bit's foot.

"Give him a break" Two-Bit loosened his grip and Pony sat up.

"If you smoke more than a pack a day lil brother I'll skin ya" Darry said while he grabbed stuck a piece of paper in his shirt pocket and grabbed his boots.

"Yea yea yea" Pony sat on the couch. I sat next to him and smiled at him. His green eyes caught mine and my stomach fluttered. I felt my cheeks heat up. Dally coughed. I looked at him and he acting like he didn't hear a cough. I couldn't help but laugh and chuck a pillow at him.

"Lets get going love birds and Johnny, I wanna get going so I can pick up chicks" Two-Bit fist pumped Steve while laughing. I rolled my eyes and grabbed my shoes. Johnny and I walked out talking about which movie we wanted to watch. I'm glad he talked to me, felt like it's been forever since we last talked.

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