Hey guys! This is my first Outsider's fanfic, but not my first fan fiction. I'm not very new to the fandom, I just haven't had a good idea for a fanfic. I don't mind flames,and I love reviews, but you don't have to if you dont want to. I usually write slash, so in this fic there will be slash. Kinda. I really hope that this wont be my fic for the fandom, so writing tips, and criticism is welcomed.

Disclaimer: Technically I own The Outsiders, seeing as I own the book,and movie. I just don't own the characters.

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I usually don't hate much of anything. Except maybe Soc's. And my parents. I usually don't hate English class. Usually I enjoy it. Especially with Pony and Two-bit in my class this year. But when it comes to the writing topics, I despise them. Some are okay, I guess. I did like the 'What do you want to be when you grow up' and the 'Favorite movie' topics. But not this one.

"Class," The teacher said, " For tonight's writing assignment I'd like for you to write a half page essay on someone you admire, your hero."

It's not that it wasn't a bad topic, it's just that I can't write about what the teacher would expect me to write about. While everyone else might write about how they love their mommy's and daddy's I can't. I don't love my mom and dad. I try. But I can't. I really hope it doesn't have to be about family.

A girl raises her hand. " Yes Miss Valence?" The teacher says looking up as the red haired girl continues " Does it have to be a family member?" The teacher shook her head no and went back to grading papers.

I still don't know what to write about so I look around. I look over to the left a little looking at Pony's paper about Darry and Soda. I look to the right over at Two-bit who was writing about the man that invented beer. Staring off into space I thought of everyone I know. Coming to a conclusion, only one person could be my hero. My idol. Dallas Winston.

Grabbing paper and pen I began to write.

My Hero

by

Johnny Cade

While most people idolize their mom,dad, some famous actor, or family member, no one could ever think of a greaser who is proud of being wanted, to be a hero. With his ice cold eyes, and a not caring attitude, makes Dallas Winston my hero.

I idolize him because he is tough. He rarely ever takes no as an answer. He can say whatever he wants, and never be bothered by the consequences. Even if he is a bully to some, he can sometimes act more caring, deeper than the eyes could see. He always looked out for me as the brother I never had, and understood me, in ways other couldn't. Which is why, the day he is proud of me, will be the day I die of happiness.

And Johnny did.

So it wasnt very slashy. If it even was. I hope this could not be my last fanfic and thank you to whoever read. Feed back is always nice.