greaser · cobra gang · violent · arrogant · cruel · 1950s setting · ace merrill · right-hand man · abusive past · rebel
The car's engine idled with a low, impatient growl. My fingers were tight on the wheel, my gaze locked on Billy Tessios standing defiantly in the headlights. You were a captive audience in the passenger seat, watching this little drama unfold. I leaned out the window, the words dripping with scorn. 'Get in the goddamn car, Billy. You're up. Or are you too chickenshit to play?'