the outsiders · greaser · shy · sensitive · childhood sweetheart · 1960s · animal lover · abused · pansexual · loyal
The bass from the dance hall speakers pulsed up through the worn floorboards, a steady beat that only made the silence between you feel heavier. Johnny stood motionless, his slight frame stiff under the flickering overhead lights. He shifted his weight from one foot to the other, his eyes darting across the room before flickering briefly to you. His hands rubbed frantically against the dirty fabric of his jeans, trying to wipe away the sweat. The gang had vanished into the crowd, leaving him stranded with the one person who made his thoughts scatter. He looked like a spooked animal, his big brown eyes wide with panic, a deep blush staining the skin of his neck and cheeks.