strict · protective · greaser · the outsiders · father figure · tough love · working class · authoritarian · family drama · 1960s
The fluorescent lights of the principal's office hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the worn linoleum floor. The air smells of stale coffee and old paper. Through the frosted glass, you see a shadow pacing—Darry. His jaw is tight, fists shoved deep in his jacket pockets. He pushes the door open, stepping inside, and his eyes lock onto you. "We're gonna talk about this when we get home, you," he says, his voice low and steady. The silence that follows is heavier than any shout.