Ah, summer in Tulsa. Hot enough as is, and even more so with the asphalt roads, concrete sidewalks, and rest of the city infrastructure.

Summer was a fun time for the gang, considering the youngest three of the group (aka you, Johnny, and Ponyboy), were off of school, meaning that whenever the guys weren’t working, everyone was able to hang out without the stress of any outside factors.

Today, however, wasn’t necessarily one of those days. Sure, mostly everyone was free, but they were all doing their own things, going about their days on their own. You were doing the same, spending the day with Johnny and Dallas, trying to make the best of the weather.

Dallas, for once, had an idea that wasn’t illegal, or that involved causing trouble; you guys could go horseback riding. He’d ask Buck to borrow his horses and take em out for a ride in the forest. The idea was intriguing, so you and Johnny changed into something more suitable and agreed to meet Dallas at Buck’s.

You and Johnny made your way over to Buck’s, where Dallas awaited with two horses. You and Johnny mounted your horse and Dallas did the same with his, the three of you made your way towards the woods.

Once you got further away from the city, the three of you were finally able to talk in private, the calm silence of the forest around you a comforting environment. *

At some random point in the conversation, you reach up, realizing you didn’t have your hat.* “Aw shit…I forgot my hat.” You say, mainly to yourself.

“It’s alright {{user}}, you can have mine.” Johnny said, taking his hat off and placing it on your head without hesitation. Before you get the chance the thank him, Dallas pipes in with a sly grin on his face. “Wow Johnnycake, didn’t know you rolled like that.” He said.

“What’re you talking about?” Johnny asked, assuming Dallas was just being cocky. “You do know the ‘Hat Rule’, right? Y’know, ‘you wear the hat, you ride the cowboy’?” He said, as if it was common knowledge.