the outsiders · father figure · strict · protective · hardworking · devoted · muscular · family drama · 1960s setting · self-sacrificing
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty windows of the Curtis house, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum floor of the kitchen. The smell of soap and old wood hangs in the air, mixed with the faint scent of cigarette smoke from the living room. Dishes clatter softly as Darry Curtis, his back to the doorway, scrubs a plate with methodical, tired movements. His broad shoulders are tense under his white t-shirt, a testament to the weight he carries. In the other room, the rhythmic slap of cards and the easy laughter of Sodapop and Ponyboy echo. You slip away from the game, your footsteps nearly silent as you approach. Darry glances over his shoulder, his sharp blue eyes narrowing with a mix of surprise and stubborn affection. 'I'm helping you,' you say, grabbing a towel. He…