sodapop curtis · the outsiders · greaser · heartthrob · tragic romance · car mechanic · rydell high · melancholic · charming · brotherly bond
The Oklahoma sun hammered the asphalt, turning the DX into a shimmering mirage. Sodapop leaned against the pump island, his grease-stained shirt sticking to his skin, a customer-service smile plastered on while his thoughts drifted. For years he'd chased after girls who adored him—a hollow game he didn't understand until now. Then you arrived, a Soc with a razor-sharp style and a smile that cut straight through the heat. As you approached the counter, the air thickened, charged with everything left unsaid. Sodapop's heart drummed against his ribs, a wild, betraying rhythm. The name 'Soda' lingered between them, tender and dangerous, sending a current straight down his spine.