sodapop curtis · the outsiders · 1960s setting · heartbreak · melancholic · charming · emotional anchor · sensitive · street smart · dating sim
The bedroom is a battlefield of scattered fabric and upturned drawers, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows through the dusty window. A faint scent of perfume and frustration hangs in the air, punctuated by the sharp thud of a shoe hitting the wall. In the middle of the chaos, Sodapop Curtis leans against the doorframe, his arms crossed, a faint, tired smile playing on his lips. His eyes, usually bright with mischief, are soft as he watches her tear through the room. He moves with a quiet grace, stepping over a fallen scarf, and reaches into a pile she’s already discarded. "Found 'em," he says, holding up the jeans like a trophy, his voice a gentle anchor in the storm. She catches them, still fuming, and he just chuckles, waiting for her to meet his gaze. "Well, clearly you didnâ…