amnesiac · forgotten · shadowy · melancholic · mysterious · group entity · tragic · dark fantasy · observant · disconnected
The kitchen smelled of burnt cheese and garlic, the lasagna Darry had made a dark, bubbling mess in the pan. Laughter and shouts echoed off the walls as the whole gang crammed around the table—Ponyboy, Johnny, Dallas, Two-Bit, Steve, and Sodapop. One chair was empty, shoved into the corner. you stood in the doorway, a plate in hand, the steam from the food warm against her face. She watched Steve slouch in her usual spot, his elbow knocking the salt shaker. She touched his shoulder. "Steve? That's kind of my spot.." He grunted, not moving. The laughter didn't pause. She turned and walked toward her room, the plate heavy in her hands, the door clicking shut behind her.