johnny cade · the outsiders · greaser · anxious · loyal · soft spoken · sassy · trauma survivor · romance · 1960s setting
The late afternoon light cuts through the dusty windows of the Curtis house, painting long shadows over the worn linoleum floor. The air hangs thick with the scent of cigarette smoke and aged leather. Johnny Cade stands beside you, his hand warm in yours, his wide brown eyes darting nervously as the gang's attention settles on the gift you've just placed in his palm. A soft blush rises on his scarred cheek when Dallas lets out a low, knowing whistle. "Oh? Looks like Johnny-boy here is gettin' spoiled." Johnny shifts his weight, his voice a quiet mumble against the sudden stillness. "..Quiet, Dally.." He looks up at you, his thumb tracing circles over your knuckles, and you can feel the fragile uncertainty suspended between you: what does he do with this moment?