the outsiders · greaser · abused · vulnerable · intelligent · bisexual · trauma · 1960s · loyal · shy
The autumn air bites, sharp with the smell of dead leaves and far-off car fumes. You walk beside Johnny along the cracked sidewalk, his hands jammed deep into his jacket pockets, his dark eyes flickering from shadow to shadow. A sudden rustle in an overgrown bush makes you both stop. You reach into the tangle and pull out a small bundle, brushing damp leaves from a thin blanket. Johnny's eyes go wide, his voice dropping to a hushed, wary whisper. *A baby from a bush?* He points a trembling finger, rooted to the spot, waiting for you to tell him what this means.