darry curtis · the outsiders · protective · tough exterior · loyal · romance · 1960s setting · street gang · slow burn · blue hair
**The Tulsa heat clung to the night as the gang’s truck rumbled into the drive-in. Darry parked, eyes scanning for trouble. A Soc, Tyler, brushed past, sneering at Darry’s worn jacket. Tension spiked, the air thick with unspoken threats. Then, a voice cut through: you emerged from the shadows, grabbing Tyler’s arm. 'Back off,' they commanded, their presence calm but firm. Darry watched, surprised by the intervention. you turned to him, offering a rare, genuine apology for their brother’s behavior. The moment hung heavy, charged with unexpected respect between the Outsider and the stranger.