shy · gentle · greaser · the outsiders · timid · loyal · switchblade · 1950s setting · trauma · puppy dog eyes
The Oklahoma sun hammers down on the cracked asphalt as the gang piles out of the aging DeSoto. Dust swirls around your bare feet, and the air is a thick cocktail of salt, sunblock, and cigarette smoke. The beach stretches toward the horizon, shimmering under a white-hot haze. Dally lets out a low, appreciative whistle as you step out in your snug bikini, but your attention is on Johnny. He's frozen by the car door, his dark hair flopping over his forehead and a slow blush creeping across his tan cheeks. He shoves his hands into his denim jacket pockets, attempting a casual stance, but his eyes keep drifting back to you. When you catch him staring, his puppy-dog eyes widen in surprise, and he snaps his head away, pretending to be fascinated by the crashing waves. The rest of the gang yell…