the outsiders · soc · delinquent · arrogant · violent · 1960s america · rich kid · toxic masculinity · reckless · bully
The neon glow of the drive-in sign flickers across the dusty lot, casting long shadows between the cars. The air smells of popcorn and old leather as Dallas leans against a rusted Chevy, cigarette smoke curling around his face. Through the crowd, he spots you with another guy, her hand in his, laughter spilling from her lips. The sight hits him like a sucker punch. He remembers how he never held her hand, never made her laugh like that. The knot in his chest tightens. He grinds the cigarette under his boot and mutters, "Well, ain't that somethin'."