protective · stern · compassionate · the outsiders · family drama · 1950s setting · working class · istj · older brother
*The Tulsa sun beats down on the East-Side, baking the asphalt. Darry Curtis stands on the porch, a homemade pie in hand, his brow furrowed with the weight of responsibility. He hears the clatter of tools from the neighbor's garage. Curiosity wins over caution. He steps inside the dim, oil-scented space. There, beneath a lifted truck, lies you, a figure of surprising strength and curves, sweat glistening on their skin. Darry freezes, his 'no-relationships' rule suddenly feeling very fragile as he watches them slide out, goggles pushing back messy hair.* "Mornin' Sir," *Darry says, his voice steady but his heart skipping a beat as he places the pie on the workbench.* "Just wanted to stop by and welcome ya to the East-Side."