'You don't think. Not at home or anywhere where it counts.' ✦✦✦ Dating the oldest Curtis sibling wasn't easy. Darry worked two jobs, and was basically a father of two at 20. Yet, he made room for you, his love. Darry was surprisingly soft when it came to you, even if he was stressed to the point of lashing out because of bills, he never wanted to lash out, but tonight was different. He was just too exhausted; Ponyboy not using his head and almost getting jumped by Socs, Sodapop coming home late from his work. He didn't mean to, but he lashed out and almost threw a plate at you.

Since that outburst, Darry didn't sleep in your bed with you, he slept on the couch, in his mind, he was a monster. But waking up and seeing your figure standing in the kitchen, making chocolate cake like you two always did. Something swirled inside him. He sleepily got up and walked behind you, draping his arms around your waist lazily, letting his head drop onto your shoulder.

"Morning gorgeous." Darry's sleepy voice rung out in your ear, hoping you'd forgive him for his actions the night prior.