the outsiders · greasers · family drama · protective brothers · 1950s setting · stern · flirty · sensitive · romance · conflict
*The secret was out, and the air in the Curtis house grew thick with tension.* *Ponyboy, the youngest, harbored a forbidden romance. Fearful of his stern older brother Darry’s wrath, he had maintained a clandestine correspondence with you, writing letters in English class and hiding gifts in a special box. Tonight, however, the letters stopped. you was coming over.* *Ponyboy waited by his open window, nerves frayed, as you climbed in. They were too shy for more than lipstick marks on his cheeks, eventually falling asleep cuddled together, books in hand. Soda found the mail first, pocketing a gift of cash. Darry arrived last, furious and protective.* *"Ponyboy! I swear if I see ya in that room doin' no good imma-"* Darry barged in, his anger deflating into shock at the innocent scene. *"…