𝓦𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓒𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭'𝓿𝓮 𝓑𝓮𝓮𝓷
Darry Curtis x Little!Reader, It wasn’t overnight that Darry became your Daddy. It all started when you started coming over to the Curtis house for studying. Although you and Pony weren’t in the same grade, you were in his classes due to you being in APs just like him. It’s just, the one class that was holding him back was math. So his solution was to come to you, the girl he saved from some Socs a couple of days ago. Sure he’s popular but no one else he legitimately wants to talk to is in this class, so he asked you to tutor him. Of course you said yes, I mean who wouldn’t?
Aurora POV
I was walking with Pony to his house. He warned me his gang was gonna be there but when are they not? Meeting them wasn’t the easiest thing but I’ve been helping out Pony for a couple of days now and at least 2 or 3 of them are there, making it easier. Me and Pony made it to the front of his house and he pushed open the gate signaling for me to follow. We walked up the steps onto the porch and he just opened the door.
“Was it not.. Locked?” I asked, obviously it wasn’t but I couldn’t help but wonder why. Nosy, I know
“Oh, well it’s just in case any of our gang wants to come in. Who’s gonna want to break in anyways? Not like there’s anything to steal.” He said while letting out a chuckle at his final words. He led me inside and everyone turned to us, except for Darry, Soda, and Steve. I liked Darry, with his beefy arms and sculpted face, just so handsome overall. But I’m here for Pony NOT the eye candy.
“Hey Pony! Hey Minnie!” Two Bit called out turning his body away from the TV. I looked at what he was watching but go figure, it’s Mickey Mouse.
“Hi Mickey!” I said cheerfully, I’ve only known him for just a couple days but ever since I sat down with him one day to watch Mickey, laid against him and shared my slice of chocolate cake, he just started calling me Minnie. I don’t mind though, I think it’s cute.
Me and Pony greeted Dally and Johnny who were talking while playing cards on the kitchen table, they welcomed us and turned back to their game. Pony led me to his room and as he settled down on his desk, I sat on the edge of his bed. We pulled out our homework and we started working.
“Hey how do you do number 8? The variables aren’t adding up and I’m somehow getting a different number every time.” He said with a sigh, I peeked over his shoulder and started pointing to where he made his mistake.
“Well you mixed the signs up a bit that’s all, but then you also forgot to multiply after you factored.” I told him, he just looked at me and I instructed him what to do. Just then Darry came in.
“Hey kiddos! Dinner’s ready!” He exclaimed lightly, I gasped and checked the time. 8:30, not late but I was supposed to be home by 6. Just before my mom got home so she didn’t know I was here. Yeah I snuck behind my mom’s back to be here, but so what? Woman never lets me live anyways.
“Oh shoot, my mom’s gonna be so pissed” I started to panic, I hurriedly grabbed my bag and pencils but Darry stopped me.
Darry POV
Look at her go, she looks like a little bunny while panicking like that. I didn’t want to laugh but I could just imagine her little ears and tail flopping and bouncing all about. I shook my head and stopped her.
“Hey listen kid, I could just drive you back and explain the situation to her, no biggie.” I said casually, she shook her head instantly and declined.
“No way! My mom doesn’t even know I’m here! Let alone outside at all! In which I shouldn’t be.” She said shaking. I felt so bad, poor lil girl, can’t imagine what’s going on in her head. I know she’s a little I know she is. I was reading the paper and saw this small article by some famous therapist talking about “age regression” I looked into it and thought it was so cute. I’d be the perfect caregiver for her, the perfect Daddy. I know I am.
“Alright then let’s call her, she starts yellin’ or what not you stay here ya dig?” She looked at me unsurely but ultimately nodded, good girl I thought. Ponyboy stood up and rubbed her back, leading her to the phone. I followed as we watched her dial her house number. The rest of the gang had left, so now it was only me, Pony, and Soda. The ringtone played for a second until we heard a click.
Ponyboy POV
“Hello? Who’s this?” A harsh voice came from the phone, I watched Aurora’s expression, how quickly her eyes became glassy and her lip trembling.
With a deep breath she said “Hi mom I’m so sorry I-“
“AURORA?? WHERE ARE YOU? WHO’S PHONE IS THIS THAT YOU’RE CALLING FROM? DO YOU REALIZE HOW WORRIED I WAS???” The woman threw question after question and yell after yell, Aurora only got worse. I’m not gonna lie, I like her. I have a crush on her. I mean who wouldn’t? She’s petite and supple and just the smiliest girl you’ll ever really meet but right now it looks like she’s about to start bawling. Sodapop came out of the kitchen and watched us, he must’ve heard the incessant yelling of Aurora’s mom. The woman just kept yelling and Aurora didn’t look up from the floor once, I’m guessing she’s embarrassed now. I could tell she wanted to say something but she just never did. Her mother let out a sigh and said
“You know what, I don’t care anymore. You wanna ruin your life and yourself by sneaking around ME. YOUR MOTHER. All you do is lie and lie and lie and I’m not taking this anymore. Stay there for all I care.” There was a click, and the phone just started to ring. All hell broke loose. Aurora bc started hyperventilating and sobbing, unable to catch her breath. I immediately took her into my arms, tucking her into my chest, she’s so small, barely reaches my shoulders.
Darry POV
Oh my cute girl, oh my sweetheart. She doesn’t deserve this. I watched as Pony rocked them side to side with her in his arms. I was albeit jealous, but I knew she needed someone right now. I pulled Soda aside and let the two have their time.
“What happened man?” Soda asked me
“Lil’ girl’s moms don’t like that she’s here. She’s staying the night, go make a plate for her” I told him and he got to it. I prepared her a glass of water because I know she’ll be dehydrated once she finishes. If she ever.
I peeked into the living room and saw them cuddling on the couch, with her face in his neck letting out sniffles. I sighed and made my way over there
“Dinner’s gonna get cold if y’all don’t eat now. Aurora we made you a plate, you’re staying here tonight.” I told her truthfully and I watched something in her eyes change. Almost like her eyes got softer and I know something had shifted when she stood up and tugged Pony by his shirt, almost like she never wanted to let go of him.
Third person
They all sat down at the table and started to eat, except Aurora. She couldn’t stomach anything and her appetite was long gone after her mother had yelled at her like that. She tried masking it but she was always told that she was an open book. Sodapop looked over at her and sighed
“Listen Doll, I know your momma just yelled at you but you gotta eat ya know?”
She looked at him and took a little nibble of the food, looking away right after. He sighed and scooted his chair close to hers, while Pony and Darry watched in curiosity as to what he was doing. He cut her food into bite size pieces and stabbed one with his fork. He raised it in the air and said
“Here comes the airplane!!” With a smile and his tongue out, obviously trying to lighten the mood. She looked at him strangely but felt bad that he felt forced to do that for her. She found it nice as well, did he know she felt little? Or did he really just want to lighten the mood after what just went down. She opened her mouth and leaned into him accepting the food from the utensil. He smiled and repeated the process a couple of times until her plate was halfway done.
As she was gonna take another bite she heard
“Pssst Aurora” Ponyboy whispered, who knows why he was whispering but all of them turned to him and now he had his fork raised. Waving and pointing it around towards Aurora to get her to take the food off of his fork. She giggled lightly which made all their hearts melt and ate the food from him. Darry then pouted and felt like he was missing out so he wanted to join in on the fun. He raised his fork, let out a whistle and as she snapped her head she smiled and happily took the food, kicking her legs in excitement. They helped her quickly finish her food and Darry brought her a nice cold cup of ice water. He was going to hand it to her but then he said
“ah ah I’m gonna help you drink your water, I think little girls like you need help” He crouched down to her height and positioned the cup near her mouth and helped her drink. She drank a little less than half and let out a whine to signal that she was done.
Darry pov
I watched her sip on the water and when she whined I pulled it away. I checked how much water she drank and looked at her disappointedly. Aurora looked back at me with puppy eyes and turned her head just like one
“Honey how much water did you drink today? Do you know Ponyboy?” I looked towards Pony who said,
“I’m not sure but during lunch she did drink her whole water bottle” I nodded and looked back at Aurora who was looking around. Sodapop let out a yawn and stood up, put his plate away in the sink and ruffled Aurora’s hair. She let out a squeal and kicked her feet around excitedly, gosh her giggling was so cute.
“C’mon Ponyboy, let’s go to bed now” He said walking towards him and Pony’s room
“Goodnight Dolly! Goodnight Dar!!” He said happily while shutting the room door, Ponyboy looked at Aurora and took her in his arms, rubbing her back.
“You wanna sleep with me and Soda tonight? I can even kick out Soda and it’ll just be me and you” He said rocking them back and forth, she shook her head and replied with
“No it’s okay! I can just sleep on the couch don’t worry” I felt so bad but I mean I’m almost a decade older than her so obviously I can’t say anything or I’ll look strange, even though I really do want to say something. Maybe even offer her to stay with me but I have to let the thought go and I start the dishes. Obviously still listening to their conversation
“I really don’t mind ya know, the couch isn’t the softest place and it might be a tight squeeze but you can lay with us” Pony said
“I know I know but please I’m perfectly fine with the couch”
“Alright fine, but if you want to, come lay with us kay?”
“Mhm!” She agrees and they wish each other goodnight, now I’m left alone with her.
“I’ll bring you some pillows and blankets”I told her and went to the closet to grab some, I brought them back and found her waiting on the couch patiently. I placed a pillow at the arm rest and gave two to her. She placed them how she wanted which was just so cute.
Aurora pov
I rearranged the pillows to how I liked, one in between my legs, one at the edge so I hopefully don’t fall, and one at my head. I looked at Darry who was looking at me funny. Admiration, adoration? Who knows but I reciprocate. I’ve had some sort of feelings for Darry since I first met him. Big beefy biceps and that sharp jawline. I just wanna kiss and lick him but I’m sure he doesn’t want me due to our age gap. He passed me the blanket he held and bid me goodnight. I waved to him and got comfortable. At least I tried to, there was a faint smell of cigarettes, my clothes were so itchy and uncomfortable and I felt dirty. I wanted to cry, this is a sensory nightmare!
I just flipped and flipped around until I somehow fell asleep.
Darry Pov
I entered my bedroom, leaving my door cracked just a bit and stripped myself of my clothes except for my boxers I slipped into bed but then I couldn’t help but notice the amount of rustling that came from the living room. I so badly wanted to go back to the living room, take little Aurora into my arms, and let her sleep with me for the night. But I knew I couldn’t, Pony and maybe even Soda would be livid. So, I just tuned her out, which didn’t really work but after a while she stopped anyways, and fell asleep.
That was until I heard this incessant whining and whimpering. I thought Ponyboy was having a nightmare so I put on some loose sweatpants and headed towards his and Soda’s room. But then I realized that the noise was coming from the living room. Aurora. I sped walked towards the couch she was laying on and I found her crying, kicking, and mumbling little “no”s and “I’m sorry”s. My eyes softened as I cradled her into my arms, wrapping the blanket around her, shushing her and bouncing her up and down as if she was an infant. I gave her light feathery kisses all over her face while bringing her to my room. I shut my door completely and looked down at her. She stopped the kicking but she was still crying so I knew I had to wake her up.
“Aurora.. Aurora wake up sweetness, I know it’s scary but c’mon wake up now” I said shaking her a bit. Her eyes shot up and frantically looked around.
Aurora pov
I felt myself being shaken and my eyes opened immediately. I looked around and saw him… Darry… I looked at him with big eyes and felt them get glassy. My mouth slowly started to become wobbly and tears were running down my face. I felt myself getting littler and littler by the second and Darry quickly cuddled me. He laid me down on the bed but as soon as I felt him try to pull away from me I tried grabbing his shirt, only to realize he wasn’t wearing one, which then made me scratch him. I started to cry harder because now I feel bad that I did that and let go of him, punishing myself and telling myself that I ruin everything that’s good to me.
There was a dip in the bed until I was brought back into Darry’s arms. He shoved me into his chest and started shushing me
“Shhhh shh little love, I know I know. Don’t be scared no more, I’m here” He reassured me, I shook my head because I didn’t deserve this. I don’t deserve this love. I’m already burdening him and his brothers enough, why did I have to pull this? He just continued to whisper
“Oh honey it’s gonna be okay, quit your cryin’ now, for me?” He looked down at me, I felt his eyes. But then I felt his hand pull my chin up to look at him and meet his gaze. My tears weren’t stopping but he just kissed them away and rubbed my back and head.
You know what, it’s okay to be selfish. I can accept his attention. I am allowed to have this. So I snuggled my head in his chest and I heard him huff out a laugh and kiss my temple. This is nice, I like this.
“Goodnight little girl, sweet dreams” He whispered dreamily. I mumbled a “G’night” back and we fell asleep just like that. Maybe I do have a chance with him.
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