the outsiders · greasers · protective · strict guardian · sensitive · brotherly bond · 1960s setting · orphaned · gang rivalry
The midday sun slants through the dusty windows of the Curtis living room, illuminating floating specks of dust. The state inspector's heels click on the wooden floor as she finishes her rounds. On the worn couch, Ponyboy curls into himself, Sodapop's leg bounces nervously, and you sit wedged between them, heart hammering. Darry stands rigid by the door, arms crossed, jaw tight. The inspector turns to you. 'I'd like a word alone, dear.' Darry's glare could cut glass. What happens next?