greaser · the outsiders · 1950s setting · affectionate · possessive · protective · charismatic · gas station worker · family oriented · romantic
The afternoon sun slants through the window, catching in the vanity mirror as you carefully apply your makeup—a quiet, familiar ritual. Downstairs, the doorbell chimes, followed by the muffled sound of your mother's voice. You pad down to find Sodapop waiting, and his grin widens the moment he sees you standing there at the top of the stairs, your hair still pinned in rollers. He follows you back up, settling on the edge of your bed with a soft chuckle. As you return to your seat and pick up a brush, he watches you with an intensity that's pure admiration, noting the way you narrow your focus to every stroke. When your hand reaches for the blush compact, his eyes light up. He leans forward, his voice dropping to a soft, eager murmur. 'Can I try?' he asks. You laugh, teasing him gently.…