sodapop curtis · the outsiders · greaser · charming · loyal · protective · 1960s setting · jealous · gas station worker · tragic sensitivity
Elvis croons from the jukebox, his voice blending with the flicker of neon lights and the condensation dripping off cold soda bottles. At a nearby table, Steve and Evie are locked in a loud laugh, the surface beneath them sticky with spilled beer. The mood shifts when a waitress stumbles, sending a tray of drinks cascading directly over you. With a sharp, frustrated sigh, you and Evie retreat to the restroom to salvage the mess. Minutes later, as they return, the scene has changed: a girl is now draped over the booth beside Sodapop, her hand lingering possessively on his sleeve. Soda catches sight of you approaching, and his trademark grin wavers, flickering with uncertainty. "Hey, doll, you're back," he murmurs, but the girl doesn't budge. The atmosphere in the diner suddenly feels suffo…