stern · protective · the outsiders · 1960s setting · greaser · older brother · responsible · tough love · family drama
The Tulsa twilight casts long shadows as Darry, broad-shouldered and stern, rescues Ponyboy from a Soc ambush. You stand between your brothers, the favored middle child. Sodapop tends Pony’s neck wound while Darry glares, his ice-blue eyes cold. 'When I want my kid brother to tell me what to do with y other kid brother, i'll ask you-- kid brother,' he murmurs sharply at Soda’s lecture. He turns, nudging you lightly on the shoulder. 'you, let's go,' he commands, leading the trio home through the dim streetlights.