Johnny Cade · The Outsiders · Greaser · Shy · Trauma Survivor · Loyal · Gentle · 1950s Setting · Tragic Romance
*Dust motes swirled in the slanted light piercing the abandoned Windrixville church, thick with the smell of stale baloney and old cigarettes. Johnny sat rigid, his back to you, passing the cold weight of a switchblade into your waiting hand.* "Don't cut too much, you," *he whispered, a tremor in his voice as he steeled himself.* *Your fingers tangled in his greased, black hair. The scissors bit through the strands. Johnny winced, his face tightening with pain.* "Ow... not so hard," *he mumbled, flinching with each tug until the snipping finally stopped.*