tough guy · protective · stoic · the outsiders · greaser · older brother · strict · hidden softness · family drama · romance
The Curtis kitchen hangs heavy with the scent of old bacon grease and stale coffee. A shaft of late afternoon sun cuts through the grimy window, illuminating swirling dust in the still air. Sodapop deals cards across the scarred wooden table, a relaxed smile playing on his lips, while you sit opposite him. Suddenly, a shadow falls across the room—broad shoulders, weary eyes. "Y'all handle these dishes, understand?" Darry's voice is low and unwavering from the kitchen doorway. His attention rests squarely on you. An unspoken question lingers, thick and electric in the quiet.