Dallas's Little Sister

Nightmare

Sophie's POV
*Flash Back*

"GET IN HERE!" My drunken father screeched at me once I got off the school bus. I sighed and quickly made my way inside. He pulled me by the hair making me fall to the ground.

"You little shit you never do anything around here" He kicked me hard. I gasped for air and held my stomach. He kicked me again and again.

"P-P-Please st-stop" I managed to get out between gasps. He just laughed and kicked me again. He walked into the kitchen. I thought he was done, but boy was I wrong. I watched in horror as he came back with a large kitchen knife in his hand.

"Maybe this will get you to listen" He yanked my head back and held the knife to my collar bone. He glided the blade down. I hissed in pain trying to move away, but he had me held tight. He made another cut down my arm and on my stomach. He got up and went in his room. I laid there in a puddle of my own blood. I was in more pain then ever.

*Flash back over*

I shot up screaming from the nightmare I just had. Soda sat up quickly.

"What happened?!" Dallas came running into the room with a tired looking Ponyboy and Darry.

"I-I-I" I couldn't breathe. Each breath I took seemed to be shorter and shorter.

"Hey hey hey it's ok" Soda wrapped his arms around me. Dallas came and sat down next to us. Pony and Darry just stood in the doorway.

"I-I had a bad dream. A-a-about d-dad a-nd how he u-u-use to c-cut me" A tear slipped by I wiped it away quickly. I ain't raise myself to be a little bitch.

"Oh jesus Sophie. How long has this been happening?" I just looked away from Dal. He'd get mad at me if I told him the truth. I use to get these nightmares when I first came here and I would always tell Dallas. They stopped until the day we won in the court house.

"Si-since court" I bit my lip not looking at him. I heard him sigh.

"Sophie Winston that was 3 weeks ago" I nodded and played with my hands. Soda kissed my cheek and I smiled at him.

"Well I'm going to bed" Darry said and pulled Pony away from the door. Dallas just looked at me like he was trying to read my emotions.

"Sophie please tell me when this happens. I worry bout you and you know that" Dallas is only ever soft soft for me. He was soft for Johnny and Ponyboy, but he was a whole different person when it comes to me.

"Wow Dallas cares for someone?" Soda chuckled but hissed in pain when Dal flicked his forehead.

"I know Dally and I will. Now go away I'm tired" I laughed and shoved him off the bed. When he left Soda immediately pulled me down to the mattress.

"Finally sleep" I chuckled and snuggled into him. Deep sleep soon found me and I slept perfectly fine the rest of the night.

     I woke up to the bed empty. I looked over and saw it was 10a.m. School was out for the summer, but sadly Soda still had work. I got dressed and walked downstairs. Two-bit, Johnny and Pony were the only ones home.

"Mornin sunshine" Two smiled at me with a mouth full of cake. I made a disgusted face and sat down next to Johnny. He had a new looking bruise on his cheek.

"Johnnycake what happened" I moved his head so I could get a better look. He moved my hand and turned his head back.

"N-nothin it's fine" I frowned

"You only stutter when you're scared or lying Johnathon Cade" He looked at me with his usual wide eyes.

"I said it's nothin" Johnny never raises his voice so this surprised me. I glared at him and stood up.

"Well my fucking bad for caring about you Johnny! No need to be an asshole" I stomped up the stairs and into my room. Why was he being such a jerk? All I did was ask a simple question. I suppose he doesn't want to talk about it cause I'm sure it was his father, but he doesn't have to be such a bitch yes? 

I grabbed a book called "The Outsiders" and sat down near the window. The door opened and closed but I didn't bother looking up.

"You know he's sorry" It was Ponyboy. I just nodded and kept reading. The book was snatched from my fingers. I glared up at Ponyboy. He smiled and threw the book on the bed.

"Now go hug him" I didn't move. He grabbed my arms and yanked me up.

"He's the bitch. He should be in here not you" I smiled at Pony. He scuffed jokingly but nodded. He left the room and Johnny came in a minute later.

"Hi" He laid on the bed. I laid next to him.

"Hello Johnnycakes" I laughed and flipped to my stomach. He stared at me.

"It was my old man" I nodded and looked away. I understood how he felt. I felt it for years, but he still didn't have to give me that attitude.

"I'm sorry I snap atcha"

"Nah its alright" I ruffled his hair and stood up.

"Now lets go watch Mickey"

*Flash Back*

     I haven't had food in over 3 days. My stomach ached, no scratch that everything aches. My dad found out I snuck out and beat me to a pulp. I groan in pain as I turned over to my back.

"YOU LITTLE SLUT!" My mother barged into my room looking like the crack whore she is. I closed my eyes mentally preparing myself for what is about to happen. Her heels clicked their way over to me.

"Pathetic little slut!" She kicked me in the stomach. I gasped for air. The kicks kept coming and coming.

"I should have just aborted you!" That one hit hard.

     She yanked my hair making me look up at her. She swung her arm back and everything went black.

*Flashback Over*

I shot up screaming and sweaty. I was on the couch with the gang staring at me. I felt my face go hot. I brought my knees up to my chest and wrapped my arms around them.

"Sophie you ok?" Johnny said in a concerned manner. I just nodded and closed my eyes.

     I never really think about what my parents have said to me. It hurt too much so I shoved it aside. Now that the nightmares are back is just a perfect time for it all to come flooding back.

"Yea I'm ok"

I lied.

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