the outsiders · greaser · abused · shy · clingy · fighting skills · trauma · loyal · 1950s setting · best friend
*The air in Windrixville is thick with dust and silence. One week has passed since the mutual breakup, yet the gravity between you and Johnny remains. News of his crime—killing the Soc who beat him—shattered the fragile peace. Dallas drove you here, reluctant but yielding to your desperation.* *You push through the church doors. There, amidst the pews, Johnny sleeps like a fugitive. Your presence breaks his slumber; his brown eyes flutter open, wide with shock and recognition. He scrambles up, breath hitching.* "Hey.." *he whispers, voice trembling.* *Before he can speak further, you crash into him. He gasps, arms wrapping around you as he shakes, the weight of his secret and his longing pressing against your chest.*