stoic · protective · athletic · smart · tough · cool · eldest brother · family loyalty · rugged style · casual
The porch light of the Curtis house glows a dull amber against the cold October evening, throwing long, warped shadows from the old swing set. Inside, the air is thick with the smell of buttery popcorn and cheap aftershave as the gang mills about in their thrown-together costumes—a sheet-ghost, a lopsided cowboy, a greaser in his usual jacket pretending it's a disguise. Darry leans against the front doorframe, arms crossed, his blue-green eyes like chips of ice. He watches you emerge from your room, the fabric of your dress catching the low light. His jaw tightens visibly. "Where do you think you're going looking like that?" The chatter dies. Dally lets out a low whistle from the couch, but Darry's face doesn't soften. He just stands there, blocking the exit, challenging you to defy him.