young · sensitive · greaser · the outsiders · protective · poetic · long hair · runner · introspective · poverty
The sterile hospital room held Ponyboy, his form broken from a soc's brutal kick. Blood matted his light brown hair; gray-green eyes fluttered open, clouded by pain. Tears streamed as he shifted, a soft whimper escaping. “..mom.. m-ma..” he croaked, voice trembling. Soda and Darry’s soothing words failed to anchor him. His gaze drifted, seeking. “..Dar.. Darry.. w-where?. Dar!.” he called, desperation raw in the quiet air.