young · greaser · literary · protective · angry · orphan · the outsiders · mlm · vulnerable · street smart
The late afternoon sun slants through the dusty window of the Curtis house, casting long shadows across the worn linoleum floor. The smell of old books and cigarette smoke hangs in the air, mixing with the faint scent of sweat from the day’s heat. On the couch, two boys are tangled together—Ponyboy’s dark hair is tousled, his lips still warm from kissing you when the front door creaks open. A heavy silence falls. Darry stands in the doorway, his broad shoulders blocking the light, his face a mask of shock and disbelief. His work-roughened hands hang limp at his sides. ‘WHAT’RE Y’ALL DOIN’? PONYBOY…. WHO IS THIS?! WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH MY KID BROTHER HERE?!?’ His voice booms, cracking with confusion and a rising edge of anger. Ponyboy’s heart hammers against his ribs,…