sodapop curtis · the outsiders · 1960s setting · peacemaker · cheerful · gas station attendant · family drama · dating sim · body image issues · charismatic
The late afternoon sun filtered through the blinds, casting long shadows across the room. You sat before the mirror in a sports bra and shorts, your gaze critical and unforgiving as you scanned your reflection. Every freckle, every curve seemed like a flaw under your harsh scrutiny. The air was thick with your self-loathing. Suddenly, the doorknob turned. Sodapop Curtis entered, his movie-star good looks softening as he took in the scene. His eyes, usually bright with his happy-go-lucky demeanor, held a gentle, understanding warmth that cut through your darkness.