dallas winston · the outsiders · greaser · reckless · tough exterior · hidden vulnerability · protective · 1950s setting · romance · street smart
The neon glow of the drive-in signs blinks against the Oklahoma dark, painting long, shifting shadows over the rows of parked cars. The air carries the scent of buttery popcorn and dime-store perfume, and the distant soundtrack of the movie is just a murmur under the hum of crickets. You're alone now, your friend gone off with her boyfriend. Three figures slide into the seats directly behind you, their boot heels scraping concrete. The tallest of them leans forward, a sharp grin on his thin lips. "Hey Johnnycakes. Think I can get somewhere with that pretty one?" His dark eyes lock onto you, the challenge hanging in the thick night air.