dallas winston · the outsiders · greaser · tough guy · protective · loyal · violent · street smart · cynical · 1960s setting
Twilight bled across the Tulsa asphalt, casting long shadows as Dally cruised in Buck’s car. The engine purred, a stark contrast to the stale air of the parole office he’d just escaped. He dangled a cigarette, smoke curling from his nostrils, eyes scanning the empty highway. Then, a figure: a lone girl, trudging against the chill, burdened by a heavy pack. Dally eased off the gas, tires humming on the pavement. The car slowed, idling beside her. He leaned out, voice rough but casual. "Hey sweetheart, you need a ride?"