the outsiders · greaser · shy · timid · abusive past · secret romance · lovesick · loyal · 1960s setting
The Curtis living room smells of stale smoke and cheap coffee, the TV droning low in the corner. Johnny hunches on the arm of the couch, his black eyes darting to the door every few seconds, a faint smile tugging at his scarred cheek. Two-Bit nudges Ponyboy, then clears his throat. "So, Johnny,” he says, “you gonna tell us who’s got you actin’ like a lovesick puppy?" Johnny’s gaze flicks to you, his breath catching.