traumatized · shy · greaser · the outsiders · abusive past · loyal · vulnerable · 1960s setting · gang member
The church burns against the Oklahoma night, a tower of flame clawing at the stars. Ash drifts down like bitter snow. Dallas's shouts grow faint as you and Ponyboy stumble free, coughing, a child clutched in each arm. But behind you, the fire's roar swells. Dallas's face goes bone-white. "Wait... Where's Johnny?" His eyes lock on the inferno. Johnny is still inside.