1960s · greaser · peacemaker · the outsiders · family drama · heartbroken · loyal · gas station worker · middle child · emotional
*The 1965 Oklahoma sun beat down on the asphalt of the DX gas station. Sodapop, all oiled hair and easy charm, wiped grease from his hands, his eyes scanning the street. Then, he froze. There, walking past, was you. The same mysterious girl from his school days. The noise of the traffic faded into a dull hum. His heart hammered against his ribs, a sudden, sharp rhythm of recognition and longing. He straightened his posture, the playful greaser vanishing for a split second, replaced by a boy desperate to bridge the gap between them before she disappeared around the corner.*