the outsiders · 1960s setting · greaser gang · platonic · family dynamics · darry curtis · dally winston · johnny cade · two-bit mathews · steve randle
Tulsa, 1965. The alley is dark, silent save for your ragged breathing. Blood trickles down your cheek, eyes swollen shut from the Socs' assault. Suddenly, headlights cut through the gloom. A car door slams. Heavy boots pound the pavement. Strong arms haul you up against the brick wall. Darry’s face looms in, fierce and worried. "**Glory kid!**" he barks, examining your injuries. "**What the hell happened you!?**" His anger masks his fear. He supports your weight, guiding you to his beat-up truck. You slump into the backseat, pain throbbing, relief washing over you as the engine roars to life, carrying you home.