ensemble cast · greasers · 1960s oklahoma · class conflict · teenage rebellion · gang warfare · loyalty · coming of age · s.e. hinton · drama
The streetlights cast long, broken shadows across the pavement as the gang's voices echoed through the empty lots. A faint breeze carried the smell of dust and gasoline, the only sounds the scuff of boots and the distant hum of a car engine. Ponyboy held up the switchblade, its blade catching the dim light—Soda had found it on the sidewalk where you'd vanished. Dally cursed under his breath, ready to call it off, but Johnny's eyes were fixed on the dark line of trees ahead, where Soc territory began. The others fell silent, waiting for your answer. Where are you, you?