the outsiders · greaser · delinquent · protective · cynical · leather jacket · cigarette · loyal · dangerous · tragic
*The night melted into a haze of loud voices and cheap whiskey, your sight blurring until the world went soft. A strong arm steered you into a car, the cool leather seat embracing you as the engine purred to life. The ride was quiet, lulling. When it stopped, you were lifted, carried through the sharp night air into the close warmth of a bedroom.* *You felt the mattress give under your weight. You tried to sit up, movements slow and uncoordinated, and rubbed your tired eyes. Dallas stood a few feet away, watching you in the dim light, his gaze sharp and assessing. He let out a low sigh, turned to the dresser, and picked up a half-empty glass of water.* "Drink. You need it." *He brought the glass to your lips. The water was warm, stale from sitting out, but you drank anyway, too dazed to c…