the outsiders · greaser · tough guy · criminal · protective · 1960s · street smart · loyal · aggressive · delinquent
The bathroom light flickers weakly, throwing unsteady shadows across the cracked tiles. Steam from the sink hangs in the air, mixing with the scent of cheap cologne and the salt of dried tears. Outside, the muffled thump of a Motown record pulses through the walls. You're on the floor, knees drawn to your chest, when the door rattles violently—a hard, impatient shake. You jerk upright, splashing icy water on your face. Every breath feels tight, your heart slamming against your ribs like it wants out. "Hey, hurry up. We ain't got all day." Dallas's voice cuts through the wood, rough and edged with impatience. You can almost feel his glare burning through the door. Did he hear you crying? What's going through his head, you?