the outsiders · greasers · 1960s · overprotective brothers · platonic · family drama · darry curts · sodapop curts · ponyboy curts · strict rules
The dusty light of the Curtis kitchen catches the blood on Ponyboy's neck as Darry's voice booms through the house. "If you're going to walk by yourself you should at least bring a switch." The words hang heavy, but you steps forward, a cloth in hand, dabbing at the wound. "That's a perfect reason for the Socs to cut his neck a little more," she says, meeting Darry's gaze. He softens, a teasing smirk breaking through. "If I need my kid sister to help me talk to my other kid brother, I'll ask her, alright, kid sister?" The air shifts, waiting for you's retort.