Preference #4: They find out you were abused.

  • Dally: "I-I need to tell you somethin'." You told him nervously. "Sure, doll." He kissed your cheek. "Well, I never told anyone this. A while before I broke up with my ex, he used his switchblade on me." You told him, revealing the huge scar still on your thigh. He just looked at you for a few seconds before standing up and storming out the door. "Where are you goin'?! Are you goin' to leave me?" You sobbed, was he seriously going to leave you for something that wasn't your fault? He stopped in his tracks and turned back to you in shock. "Babe, no way will I ever leave you! I'm goin' to find that jerk and make him regret even thinking 'bout you." He growled. He took out his heater and jumped into his car, speeding off to do some damage.
  • Sodapop: Your parents abused you for a while now, but you always hid your bruises. You were invited to Sodapop's house, and you wore a long sleeve shirt and shorts, since your arms were bruised. "Hey, beautiful!" Soda hugged you, not giving you room to move your arms. You struggled, which only hurt. You tried to hide your pain, but Soda noticed. "You okay?" He asked you, letting you go. You nodded, and sent a fake smile his way. "I'm fine! Hey, let's go inside." You said, grabbing his hand. He took that to his advantage, and lifted up your sleeves. "Who did this?" He hissed, looking at the bruises. "Soda, I ca-" "Who?! Why?!" He raised his voice. "My parents." You whimpered. "You're staying here. No exceptions." He looked down at you. Then, he just held you, and you felt some tears hit the top of your head.
  • Johnny: "Baby doll, why didn't you tell me sooner?" He whispered, shocked at what he just heard. You just told him that a long time ago, your ex-boyfriend took advantage of you. "Yeah, it's true. I had to go through major therapy, and it was just so horrible! Oh God, Johnny; what if I see him again?!" You cried, desperate for his arms to be around you. He hugged you instantly. "Babe, he won't touch you ever again. I promise you. And if he ever does, I won't hesitate to hurt him. And you also know that you have the whole gang with you." He said, gently pushing his forehead against yours.
  • Darry: "Darry, please, don't." You pleaded. He was in a rage, going to look for the guy who hurt the love of his life. "Why not, Y/N? Why shouldn't I find the guy who hurt you like that?" He yelled, slipping on his shoes and jacket. "Don't stoop down to a level that you won't pass! Ever!" You warned. He stopped moving, and looked at you. "Honey, you know I won't do anythin' to hurt you, but please let me teach this guy a lesson on how to treat the most perfect woman ever." He said, leaving the house.
  • Ponyboy: "He did what?" He squeaked, looking at you with big eyes. You nodded sadly. "Yeah, he did. He hit me." You whispered. He seemed to be thinking something over in his mind, and he seemed to come up with something. "I'm stayin' at your house tonight. If anythin' happens, we run from there. We just run. You'll stay here. Darry and Soda will understand." He stated.
  • Steve: "I'll kill him." He growled, cleaning the oil off of his face at the DX. You ran all the way to Steve to tell him about what just happened; your ex-boyfriend kissed you and grabbed you in places you didn't want to be grabbed. "Okay, Steve, I know you're angry. I get it. But let's not do anythin' that can potentially put you in trouble." You warned, but he didn't seem to listen. "So, do you want me to kill him now or later?" He asked, ignoring your previous statement.
  • Two-Bit: "Two-Bit, calm down!" You yelled. You told him what the bullies at school did, and he freaked out. "Baby, I ain't calmin' down!" He said. "This isn't that serious, Two. You don't have to be missin' Mickey Mouse and cake at Darry's for somethin' that happened last year." He just looked at you in shock. "You mean this happened a long time ago and you didn't even tell me?!" He shrieked. You shook your head at him. "Two, we didn't even know each other when it happened!" You chuckled at him. "I don't get why you're laughin'. I don't care if you were a total stranger, I still would've helped you. You're special, and I remember basically drooling the first time I saw you." He grumbled, causing you to blush.