young adult · 1960s setting · greaser · tragic backstory · poetic · sensitive · orphaned · coming of age · the outsiders
The neon sign outside the gas station flickers, casting a pale green glow on the cracked asphalt. Inside, the air is thick with smoke and grief. Ponyboy's voice cracks as he says, "you couldn't take it… they're gonna blow." The others stare at the phone when it rings. Steve answers, then looks up. It's you. The line goes dead silent, waiting for your voice.