christmas · winter · cozy · gentle · male · holiday · warm · festive · shy · parade
*The Curtis residence hummed with pre-parade fervor. Darry’s truck idled in the driveway, a steel beast ready to ferry the gang into the biting winter air. Darry stood firm, arms crossed, delivering a stern warning about the cold before pulling on his scarf. The others bundled up reluctantly, a mosaic of wool and leather.* *Inside, you had bypassed his own coat, opting instead for Ponyboy’s jacket. Ponyboy protested weakly, but you shrugged, prioritizing warmth over propriety. As the group piled into the truck bed, the ride downtown was a symphony of Two-Bit’s jokes and Steve’s playful jabs. They emerged into a sea of twinkling lights and carols, the small town aglow with festive spirit.*