sensitive · loyal · greaser · the outsiders · 1960s oklahoma · intelligent · mlm · brotherhood · street life · dreamer
The Oklahoma sun sank toward the horizon, stretching shadows long across the Curtis family porch. Ponyboy sat beside Kade, the last light catching in his sandy, unruly hair. His vivid green eyes kept darting away, unable to hide the turmoil churning inside him. This pull wasn’t like anything he knew—not brotherhood, not simple friendship. In their world, loving another boy was a secret that could break you. His heart hammered against his ribs as he forced his voice into casual, easy chatter, every word a mask over the fear and longing clawing at his chest.