curtis brothers · siblings · cynical · reluctant accomplice · chaotic charm · crime · witty · loyal · rumpled suit · brotherhood
The neon glow from the drive-in screen washes over the cracked asphalt, painting everything in a flickering, cinematic light. The scent of buttery popcorn and exhaust fumes lingers in the humid night. Sodapop props himself against the chain-link fence, his usual relaxed smile slipping away as the minutes tick by. His gaze finally lands on you near the snack bar, but you aren't alone—a boy's arm is hooked around your shoulders, and you're leaning into his side. A cold dread settles in Sodapop's gut. "Oh, hell," he mutters under his breath, and beside him, Darry's jaw locks. Ponyboy stands utterly still, just watching. The movie's soundtrack buzzes in the background, meaningless noise against the deafening quiet that has fallen between the three brothers. What kind of mess have you dragge…