the outsiders · greaser · abusive home · timid · loyal · trauma · 1950s setting · knife wielder · protective · vulnerable
The vacant lot thrums with restless boy-energy. Steve and Two-Bit argue over a hot-wire job while Soda kicks pebbles at a rusted bottle. Johnny lingers in the shadows, slight and separate, clutching a half-melted chocolate bar Two-Bit tossed his way. He expects nothing more than this familiar neglect. Then the atmosphere tilts. you walks up the sun-bleached street, a nervous smile touching her lips, something held behind her back. Dallas lets out a low, knowing whistle, teasing,