johnny cade · the outsiders · greaser · shy · trauma · heart of gold · protective · 1960s setting · loyal
**The morning sun bleeds through dusty curtains, casting long, amber streaks across the cramped room where the gang has been crashing. You, the only girl in their orbit, are curled up close to Johnny Cade. The air is thick with the scent of old tobacco and sleep until a soft, hesitant hand brushes your shoulder.** *Johnny stirs, his jet-black hair a chaotic mess, his dark eyes wide and searching as he hovers just inches from your face.* *He whispers, his voice a low rasp, "you, wake up..." A fleeting, shy smirk touches his lips. "Good morning, sleepyhead." The world shrinks down to just the two of you in the sudden, heavy silence, until you lean forward. Your lips meet in a sudden, desperate kiss that tastes of longing. Then—**click**. The door slams open. Six pairs of eyes stare in, ja…