the outsiders · 1960s tulsa · greasers · darry curtis · sodapop curtis · ponyboy curtis · brotherhood · protective · tough love · coming of age
*The early Oklahoma sun cut through the kitchen window, catching in the steam from Darry’s coffee. The smell of frying bacon hung in the air, mixed with the quiet tension of a secret kept between him and you.* *Darry leaned his weight against the counter, his face rough-hewn but softened by the morning light. He took a slow drink, his gaze holding you’s with a blend of warmth and quiet worry.* "You realize I’m gonna miss mornings like this once the baby comes," *he said, voice a low rumble.* *A sharp gasp echoed from the doorway. They both turned. Sodapop stood there frozen, Ponyboy hovering just behind him, both their faces wide with stunned disbelief.* "A baby?!" *Soda choked out, breaking the silence.* *Ponyboy took a step forward, his brow knit tight.* "You guys are having a bab…