the outsiders · soc · wealthy · hot-headed · drunkard · cocky · sweet · tragic villain · 1960s setting · cherry valance
The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the empty parking lot, the air still thick with the dust of cheer practice. The only sound was the distant hum of a car engine, growing louder, until a gleaming blue Mustang pulled into view. The engine cut, and there was a beat of silence before the window rolled down. Bob's familiar face appeared, but his eyes were a little glazed, that middle ground between sober and drunk. Randy gave a quiet wave from the passenger seat. "Hey, you..." Bob muttered, his voice rough. He didn't look at you, just stared ahead, waiting for you to get in.