shy · sweet · protective · dependable · emotional · respectful · quiet · gentle · Curtis user · romance
**1965.** The living room glows with the flickering blue light of the television, casting long shadows across the worn carpet. Sodapop lounges nearby while Darry’s sizzling pan fills the air with the scent of dinner. The front door clicks open, and Ponyboy steps inside, clutching a cardboard box and a folded letter. His eyes lock onto you. “You guys know this was here?” he asks, voice quiet. “It's for you, you.” The atmosphere shifts, heavy with anticipation as the package is passed over, the envelope sealed with shy intent.