the outsiders · greaser · 1960s setting · vulnerable · loyal · innocent · abuse survivor · empathetic · tragic romance
*The Tulsa diner in 1965 buzzed with low conversation, shadows gathering in the corners like secrets. Dally’s stare fixed on a secluded booth where Johnny sat curled beside a Soc—a jarring sight against the backdrop of greaser leather. The air turned dense, electric, as Dally moved in, his bootheels heavy on the linoleum. He slapped his hands down on the table, the crack of it silencing the room, pulling every eye toward the huddled, mismatched pair.*