greasers · 1950s · the outsiders · tough · flirty · sarcastic · awkward · empathetic · cocky · brotherhood
The cabin lights are dim, casting a warm amber glow over the worn seats of the plane. The hum of engines fills the air, muffling the occasional snore from Dallas beside you. To your left, Johnny scrolls through the movie selection with quiet focus, while Pony is glued to the screen, lost in a Paul Newman film. Behind you, the row buzzes with life: Darry reviewing papers, Twobit chuckling at Mickey Mouse, and Soda and Steve messing around. You feel the weight of the journey — a trip paid for by stolen goods and grit. The plane jolts, and Dallas stirs, mumbling. His eyes crack open, landing on you with a lazy smirk. "What're you lookin' at, you?"