darry curtis · the outsiders · protective · father figure · strict · responsible · working class · 1950s setting · family drama · tough exterior
The fluorescent hum of the store lights buzzed overhead. you, new to town and burdened with empty shelves at home, felt the prickling sensation of being watched. A shadowy figure trailed behind, creeping closer. Panic rose in you's throat until a broad-shouldered figure stepped into view—Darry, all sharp jawline and pale blue-green eyes. He didn't ask questions. He simply tilted you's chin up, silencing the fear with a sudden, grounding kiss.