Flowers & Cigarettes: Outsiders One-Shots

Paris (Sodapop)

The warm summer night wrapped around Sodapop Curtis like a comforting embrace as he sat on a bench in the park, admiring the stars above. It was one of those rare moments of solitude that he cherished, a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life.Lost in thought, he gazed up at the sky and heard footsteps approaching. Turning his head, he saw Inez walking towards him, her presence lighting up the night."Hey, Soda," Inez greeted him with a smile, her eyes shining warmly.Soda's smile widened as he stood up to greet her. "Hey, Inez! What brings you here?"Inez shrugged a playful glint in her eyes. "Just felt like taking a walk and enjoying the night. Mind if I join you?""Of course not," Soda replied, gesturing for her to sit beside him on the bench.They sat together in comfortable silence for a while, enjoying the peaceful ambiance of the park. The gentle rustle of leaves and the distant chirping of crickets filled the air."It's beautiful out here," Inez remarked, breaking the silence."Yeah, it really is," Soda agreed, stealing a glance at her. "You know, Inez, there's something about tonight that feels special."Inez raised an eyebrow, curious. "Oh? What do you mean?"Soda hesitated for a moment, gathering his thoughts. "I mean, it's like... everything just falls into place when I'm with you. It's hard to explain."A soft smile played on Inez's lips. "I know what you mean, Soda. I feel it too."Their conversation flowed effortlessly, the night bringing them closer together in unexpected ways. They talked about their dreams, their fears, and everything in between, finding a deep connection that seemed to transcend words.As the night wore on, Inez turned to Soda, her eyes filled with a mix of courage and vulnerability. "Soda, there's something I've been wanting to do."Soda's curiosity was piqued. "What is it, Inez?"Without another word, Inez leaned in, closing the distance between them and pressing her lips against Soda's in a gentle yet passionate kiss. It was a moment of serendipity, a realization of the feelings that had been growing between them unnoticed.When they pulled away, their breaths mingling in the cool night air, Soda couldn't help but feel like everything had fallen into place. "Inez, that was... incredible."Inez smiled, her eyes shimmering with happiness. "I've been wanting to do that for so long, Soda. I'm glad I finally did."They sat there, hand in hand, soaking in the magic of the moment and the newfound love that had blossomed under the starlit sky. It was a night they would always remember, a serendipitous encounter that changed everything.