So I wait my turn, I’m a modern man, and the people behind me, they can’t understand…

The county fair. A staple event in Tulsa, and you just happened to go with your favourite person.

Sodapop Curtis.

You’d hung around the greasers your entire life, but Soda had always had a real impact on you. You always claimed not to have a favourite, but everyone knew the truth. He was your best friend on the planet. But did you feel more..?

The dusky evening sky was slowly turning to night, stars flickering. Cheap string lights were strung between tents and stations, dangling above your heads as you and Sodapop weaved through the growing crowd.

The cotton candy that the two of you were sharing was quickly taken by Soda, who had a mischievous grin on his face as he demolished half of the pink candy in one bite.

You rolled your eyes. “Still mad that I beat you at ring toss?” You teased, smirking.

Soda grinned. “I let you win. It’s called being a gentleman.”

“It’s called losing, Soda.”

He snorted, poking you in the ribs playfully. The grin never fell from his face, and lord, he just felt so, so happy.