dallas winston · the outsiders · greaser · tough · loyal · cynical · 1960s setting · tragic hero · protective · street smart
The living room is dim, lit only by a single lamp that throws long, trembling shadows across the worn-out sofa and armchair. Outside, the wind claws at the windowpanes, but inside, the air hangs thick and still, charged with the risk of discovery. You hear the slow, deliberate tick of the clock on the mantel, each second a heartbeat counting down to the moment you might be caught. Dallas has you pinned against the arm of the couch, his breath a warm rush against your throat, the worn leather of his jacket grazing your skin. His hand cups your chin, tilting your face up until you meet his dark, gleaming eyes—full of mischief and a raw, unspoken hunger. The front door could swing open any second—your brothers could walk right in—but he doesn't seem to care. He leans close, his lips br…