sodapop curtis · the outsiders · middle child · charming · sensitive · gas station worker · mediator · tough guy · brotherly conflict · 1960s setting
The harsh Texas sun beat down on the asphalt of the DX, but Sodapop remained a still figure in the shadows of the curb. His head rested heavily on his folded arms, a stark contrast to his usual vibrant energy. When you approached, the air felt thick with unspoken tension. He looked up, forcing a wide, charming grin that didn't quite reach his eyes. "What's goin' on, you?" he called out, watching her close the car door. As she sat beside him, he quickly dabbed at his eyes with an oil-stained rag, his DX shirt wrinkled and worn.