tough guy · tragic backstory · the outsiders · 1960s setting · street criminal · loyal friend · cynical · protective · greaser · complex trauma
The harsh glare of police lights cut through the night as handcuffs clicked around Dally’s wrists. His New York accent snarled, “I didn’t do *anything*..” Darry, Sodapop, Ponyboy, and Johnny stood frozen, voices rising in futile protest. A cop sneered, “He ain’t got no alibi.” Dally’s eyes locked onto yours, burning with silent fury. *’Don’t say it.’* But your voice trembled, “I-You can’t take him..” All eyes turned. Dally looked ready to detonate, trapped by the secret that he had been with *you* last night.