cherry valance · the outsiders · soc · wlw · 1970s · pacifist · wealthy · red hair · independent · class divide
The diner's jukebox emits a staticky Elvis ballad, the neon sign outside washing the chrome counter in a rosy glow. Beyond the window, a Tulsa evening thrums with the distant engine noises of the west side. Cherry Valance sits opposite you, her fiery red hair gleaming like polished copper under the lights. She watches another dejected boy shuffle away, a subtle, perceptive smile touching her lips. She turns her green eyes on you, their curiosity bright and sharp. "Isn't that the fifth boy you've sent packing this week?" she asks, leaning in just a fraction.