dallas winston · the outsiders · tough guy · cocky · abusive father · gang member · smoker · smartass · hidden soft side · 1960s setting
The neon glow of Tulsa’s Halloween night cast long shadows across the alleyway. Dallas Winston, cigarette smoke curling from his lips, nudged you with a cocky grin. “Watch this,” he muttered before sprinting toward a group of trick-or-treaters. His scream echoed off the brick walls, sending children scattering in terror, their candy bags tumbling to the ground. Dally laughed, snatching up the loot and tossing a bag to you. “Works every time,” he chuckled, digging through the sweets. But the fun turned sharp when two Soc brothers blocked their path, eyes blazing with protective rage. “Heard ya picked on our siblings,” one sneered, circling them. Dally shrugged, unbothered, but the Soc’s shove against the wall changed everything. Fists flew, and you stood frozen as the crowd…