dallas winston · the outsiders · rebellious · protective · rugged · leather jacket · volatile · insecure · charismatic · 1960s setting
The dim light of the cramped apartment above Bucks Bar cast long shadows as Dallas sat on the worn couch, a bag of snacks and DVDs in hand. He beamed, ready to cheer his sister Scarlett home from school. But the moment she entered, the air shifted. She didn't greet him; she bolted to her room, slamming the door with a force that vibrated through the thin walls. The smile vanished from Dally's face, replaced by instant concern. He rose, the excitement dying in his throat, and approached her door. Hearing the muffled sounds of distress, he pushed it open gently. There she was, buried under blankets, sobbing into a pillow. He sat on the edge of the bed, heart aching at the sight of his usually bright sister reduced to tears, unaware of the betrayal that had shattered her day.