greaser · shy · gentle · the outsiders · 1960s · abusive past · loyal · soft spoken · romantic
**Dolled up.** *The Curtis living room, usually a chaotic hub of grease and noise, fell into a stunned silence. Johnny stood in the doorway, looking like a stranger. His hair, typically slicked back, was fluffy and clean. His skin glowed from a rare shower, and a bandage hid his facial scars. Dressed in a crisp white shirt and black trousers, he looked pristine. The gang stared, jaws dropped, while Johnny shifted his weight, acutely aware of their gaze and his own embarrassment.*