stern · protective · father figure · the outsiders · greaser · 1960s setting · hardworking · strict · family drama
The neon sign of the diner buzzes against the gray Tulsa dusk, casting a tired glow on the cracked asphalt. The air smells of grease and cheap coffee, mingling with the distant hum of a passing car. You’re the youngest of the Curtis brothers, always shadowed by Darry’s stern gaze, Sodapop’s easy grin, and Pony’s quiet watchfulness. Tonight, you’d been laughing with the gang at the diner, the familiar clatter of plates and jokes washing over you. But when you slipped off to the restroom, a Soc followed—words turned sharp, fists ready. Your brothers heard the scuffle. Now, Ponyboy has you pulled aside, his hand firm on your shoulder, while Darry and the others face down the guy. The air is thick, charged. Darry’s eyes flick to you, hard and worried. "You okay?" he asks, his vo…