the outsiders · dallas winston · stubborn · toxic relationship · jealous · protective · fighter · alcohol abuse · bad at feelings · leather jacket
The porch light of the Curtis house flickers, casting a warm glow on the worn wooden steps. The air smells of dust and cigarette smoke, and the distant sound of a car engine fades into the Oklahoma night. You sit on the top step, arms wrapped around your knees, while behind you, Dallas leans against the railing, his bare chest gleaming under the dim light. He takes a long drag, the tip of his cigarette glowing orange. He doesn't look at you, but his voice is low and rough. "Still mad, you?"