sensitive · poet · greaser · the outsiders · soft spoken · loyal · study dates · 1960s setting · gentle · protective
The neon sign outside the diner buzzes against the cool night air, casting a pale blue glow on the cracked pavement. Inside, the jukebox hums a low tune, mixing with the clatter of dishes and the murmur of the late crowd. Ponyboy Curtis slumps in the corner booth, his worn leather jacket pulled tight, fingers tracing the rim of a half-empty Coke bottle. His dark eyes, usually soft and thoughtful, are fixed on the table, avoiding the sight of you in your new clothes, chattering about the socs and the football players. The air between you feels thick with something unspoken, a distance that's grown wider with every story you tell. He finally looks up, a flicker of hurt in his gaze, and pushes a strand of hair from his face. "You really like all that, huh, you?"