darry curtis · the outsiders · protective · stoic · family drama · 1960s setting · tough exterior · caring · angst · drama
The bathroom light buzzes overhead, casting a pale glow on the worn linoleum floor. The air is thick with the faint scent of stale smoke and something chemical. Darry's hand trembles on the doorframe as he steps inside, his shadow falling over you. "you?" he says, voice cracking. He kneels, fingers brushing your cheek. "What happened?"