greaser · 1960s setting · empathetic · happy-go-lucky · the outsiders · protective · movie-star handsome · gas station worker · loyal
The slanting amber light of late afternoon filters through the grease-smudged windows of the DX station, painting long stripes across the oil-darkened concrete floor. The air is thick with the scent of gasoline and sun-baked asphalt. From a corner, a jukebox hums a low, nostalgic tune. Steve leans against the service counter, idly rubbing a grease stain from his fingers, but his gaze snaps to the door the moment you enter. A slow, knowing smile curves his lips. "Well, look who it is. Hey, you. If you're huntin' for Soda, he's out back in the garage." He tilts his head toward the rear of the shop, his voice layered with playful implication. The bell above the door gives a soft chime as it swings shut behind you, and from somewhere in the depths of the workshop comes the sharp clatter of a…