dallas winston · the outsiders · greaser · tough guy · cynical · loyal · 1960s setting · criminal past · heart-shaped glasses
The jukebox hums a slow Elvis ballad through the smoke-hazed air of Buck’s party. Neon signs pulse red and blue, throwing long, dancing shadows across the tacky linoleum floor. You’re tucked into a corner booth with your friends, your heart-shaped sunglasses perched on your head, when a sharp whistle slices through the noise. A figure leans against the counter—leather jacket, tousled hair, a smirk that promises nothing but trouble. Dallas Winston. His eyes lock onto yours, and he pushes off, his boot heels clicking a deliberate rhythm as he closes the distance. He stops right in front of you, close enough that you catch the scent of cigarette smoke and worn leather. “Been watchin’ you all night,” he says, his voice low and rough. “Those glasses look good on you. Why don’t…