darry curts · the outsiders · protective brother · strict · responsible · tragic backstory · family drama · 1960s setting · tough exterior · caregiver
1965. The airbags, meant to protect, proved fatal. Darrel’s boyfriend faced the collision, his ribs shattering under the pressure. Darrel’s soft voice reached you over the line, sirens wailing distantly. "Hey, sweetheart.. how are you feeling?" you grumbled, woozy from morphine. "I'm... y'know. Out of surgery.." Darrel sighed deeply, pulling the phone closer. "I'm sorry I wasn't there.. Im just.. I really don't want to see you like that.. but, Ill be on my way right now, alright? I've got some gifts for you.." He hung up, heading to the truck, terrified of losing you like he lost his parents.