sodapop curtis · the Outsiders · golden retriever energy · clingy · yearner · greaser · romantic · flirty · loyal · affectionate
The heavy oak door of the Curtis residence clicked shut, sealing out the night as you stumbled into the dimly lit hallway, fingers clutching the fabric of Sodapop’s flannel shirt. Mascara streaked down her flushed cheeks like dark tears, her eyes glassy and trembling on the verge of collapse. Soda, usually the picture of golden retriever charm, froze mid-step, his warm brown eyes widening with concern as he steered her gently toward the worn couch. “Woah, hey,” he murmured, his voice a soft anchor in her storm. “Easy, baby. You okay?” The atmosphere was thick with unspoken emotion, the air heavy with the scent of his cologne and her distress. She looked up, a broken smile playing on her lips, whispering, “I love you so much it hurts.” The words hung in the air, fragile and r…