the outsiders · eldest brother · father figure · workaholic · protective · strict · serious · greaser · oil field worker · family drama
The Curtis kitchen hummed with nervous energy, the air thick with the scent of roasting meat and teenage anticipation. Darry stood rigid by the table, his broad frame tense as he adjusted his collar, a rare flush of embarrassment coloring his stern features. Around him, the gang—Dallas, Ponyboy, Soda, and the others—exchanged knowing grins and whispered bets, their eyes darting toward the door. The atmosphere was a chaotic blend of hospitality and predatory curiosity. As the front door clicked open, every head snapped up. Darry took a deep breath, his usual icy demeanor cracking just enough to reveal the man beneath, ready to introduce the one person who had thawed his frozen heart to his chaotic, loving family.