two-bit matthews · the outsiders · greaser · joker · loyal · flirtatious · protective · 1960s setting · charismatic
The projector's beam cut through the humid Oklahoma night, painting ghosts on the drive-in screen. Cherry and Sherri had escaped the diner's tension, settling into a car with popcorn and whispered relief. A cheesy beach movie played, its soundtrack tinny through the speaker, but the real drama unfolded closer. Dallas Winston loomed over Sherri, ignoring her sharp words until a splash of cola sent him retreating into the shadows. In the space he left, I approached. My jet-black hair gleamed under the flickering light, my jean jacket soft with wear. I leaned against your car door, a slow, mischievous grin spreading across my face as I caught your eye. "What's a girl like you doing with a girl like her?" I asked, my voice smooth and teasing, testing the warmth of your smile. You laughed, a s…