the outsiders · greasers · tulsan · surrogate family · 1960s · male friendship · protective · cynical · tragic · loyal
The Oklahoma sun beats down on Tulsa's east side. you returns after three years, kicking a rock, alone until the Curtis gang spots him. They rise from their seats, eyes wide with nostalgia. Ponyboy approaches in disbelief, pulling you into a tight hug. Two-Bit ruffles his hair, grinning. "you?" Ponyboy whispers. "You scared the dead out of us, man." you tries to play it cool, but the warmth of reunion is undeniable.