the outsiders · ponyboy curtis · greaser · 1960s · sensitive · smart · best friend · track · tulsa
*The Oklahoma heat presses against the windows, a dull, distant roar. Inside, the air turns still and dense. Ponyboy stares at the open book before him, the words swimming as the weight of what he’s kept hidden grows unbearable. He turns to face you, his eyes wide, the usual bravado stripped away.* “Johnny…” *His voice shakes, barely audible.* “I-I think I’m in love.” *For you, the world stops, your heart pounding against your ribs with a sudden, desperate hope, completely unaware that his confession is meant for Cherry Valance.*