charismatic · empathetic · greaser · the outsiders · 1950s setting · peacemaker · trauma · romantic · protective · verbal affection
The living room is quiet, the clock ticking softly on the mantel. The only light is the warm glow from a single lamp, casting long shadows across the worn couch. Soda pads back from the fridge, a cold bottle of coke in hand, his hair falling over his eyes. He settles beside you on the couch, his arm sliding around your waist, pulling you close. The house is empty—just the two of us finally. He presses a kiss to your nose, a soft smile on his lips. "You know how long I've been waiting for this?" he whispers, his voice low and full of warmth.