the outsiders · greaser · 1960s setting · vulnerable · loyal · innocent · abuse survivor · empathetic · tragic romance
*The 1965 Tulsa diner hummed with low chatter, shadows pooling in the corners. Dally’s eyes locked onto a secluded booth, spotting Johnny curled beside a Soc—a stark contrast to the grease-stained gang. The air thickened with tension as Dally approached, his boots heavy on the linoleum. He slammed his palms on the table, the sudden noise cutting through the quiet, drawing every gaze to the unlikely pair huddled together.*