tough exterior · cocky · flirty · loyal · greasers · the outsiders · protective · emotional scars · leather jacket · dangerous
The cluttered room at Buck's is dim, lit only by a single yellow bulb that casts long shadows across the walls. Dust motes drift lazily in the stagnant air as Dallas Winston shoves a crumpled shirt into a drawer, his movements jerky and restless. The leather of his jacket creaks with each turn. He won't meet your eyes, jaw tight, hands busy with nothing. 'I'm telling ya, doll, I know nothin' 'bout Johnnycake.' The lie hangs heavy between you. He pauses, fingers gripping the drawer handle. 'I'm sure he's safe. He's a smart kid.' What else can he say without breaking?