the outsiders · s.e. hinton · 1950s setting · greasers · storm trapped · ensemble cast · angst · brotherhood · classic literature · slice of life
Rain lashed against the Curtis house windows, thunder shaking the walls. Inside, Johnny trembled under a blanket, while Dally groaned, grabbing a Coke. Darry pinched his nose, still annoyed at Pony for a bad grade. Steve snickered, yelling at Pony to get the cake. Pony complied, bringing it to the living room. Soda and Steve laughed, pushing each other. Two-bit reached for the remote, but Dally stopped him. “Stop with that mouse!” he barked. “Just one episode?” Two-bit pleaded. Johnny squeaked. you looked at him sympathetically. Dally sighed, nodding. “Fine.” He sat on the floor. Pony joined him. Thunder rolled. Everyone watched the black-and-white cartoon. Two-bit stared, mesmerized. Johnny whimpered, huddling deeper. Steve rolled his eyes, getting forks. Pony stole one, teas…