The Outsiders Imagines :)

The Curtis Sister (Dallas x reader)

       Y/N had spent the last two weeks at summer camp, laying in the sun, learning archery, and making new friends. It had been a blast, but as the bus pulled up to the familiar neighborhood, she couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. She missed home, and most importantly, she missed the Curtis brothers.

As she stepped off the bus, she saw Soda standing by his car, grinning from ear to ear. "There she is!" he shouted, rushing over to scoop her up in a big hug, twirling her around. Y/N laughed, hugging him back tightly.

"Hey, Soda! I've missed you so much!" she exclaimed.

"We missed you too, Y/N," Soda said, setting her down. "Pony and Darry are waiting at the house. Let's get you home."

The drive back was filled with chatter about camp and updates on what had happened while she was gone. Y/n felt good to be back. As they drove, Soda kept glancing over at her, with a thoughtful expression on his face.

"You know, Y/N, you seem... different. Older, maybe," he said, catching a glimpse of the younger sister, but still maintaining eye contact with the road.

Y/N felt heat rise up to her face. "Really? I mean, I know it's been a while but I don't think I've changed much?" She said, fiddling with her fingers, looking at the handmade bracelets with initials on them.

Soda shrugged. " I don't know. Maybe it's the camp glow or something."

As they pulled into the driveway, Y/N noticed a familiar motorcycle parked out front. "Is that a bike?" she asked, a mix of curiosity "Who's is it?"

"Yeah, It's Dal's. He's been hanging around more lately," Soda said with a smirk. "Don't worry, we'll protect you from his tactics." He winked at the last part.

Y/N rolled her eyes but couldn't suppress a smile. She had always had a bit of a soft spot for Dallas but she could never figure out why, even if he could be a troublemaker. The total opposite of her bubbly, law abiding self.

Inside, the house was buzzing with activity. Darry was in the kitchen, cooking dinner, while Ponyboy was stretched out on the couch with a book. Dallas was leaning against the wall, his infamous smirk firmly in place. And Two-bit, watching Mickey Mouse.

"Well, well, if it isn't the camp princess," Dallas whistled as Y/N walked in. "You have a good time out there, sweetheart?"

Y/N shot him a playful glare. "Cut it out Dallas." Soda warned, from behind y/n, closing the door, and opening the blinds.

 " It was great, thanks for asking." She said, brushing off his playful remark.

Dallas chuckled, pushing himself off the wall to approach her. He paused, his eyes scanning her up and down with a new look she'd never gotten. Until now. "You know, Y/N, the house was a lot more... boring without you around. Seems like camp did you some good."

Y/N felt a flutter in her stomach. She could tell he was noticing her in a different way, and she wasn't sure how she felt about it. It somehow brought a split second smile onto her face, until she realized there was other people in the house. She acted cool saying, "Maybe you should try not to get into so much trouble," trying to keep a straight face.

Soda and Ponyboy snickered in the background, enjoying the bickering. 

"Hey y/n! How you've been?" Two-bit said, pulling her into a big hug. 

"You look... different. New haircut?" Steve asked eying y/n,  whilst leaning on the doorway.

Ponyboy nudged Soda and whispered, "She does look different, doesn't she?"

Soda nodded. "Yeah, she's grown up. You should start too." He laughing, giving Pony a nougie.

Darry looked over from the kitchen, shaking his head but smiling. "Leave her alone, guys. She's had a long trip. I'm looking at you Winston."

Dallas raised his hands in mock surrender. "Alright, alright. Just trying to make her feel welcome."

Y/N couldn't help but chuckle a bit. "Thanks, Dallas. It's good to be back."

The rest of the evening was filled with stories, laughter, and the comfort of being home. The brothers and even Dallas couldn't help but notice how Y/N had changed—she seemed more confident, more grown-up. As they all sat down to dinner, Y/N felt a sense of belonging that she had missed during her time away during summer camp. Despite Dallas' teasing and  flirting, she knew she was exactly where she was meant to be—right here with her family.

Later that night, as Y/N settled into her room, she couldn't help but smile to herself. Life with the Curtis brothers was never boring, and she wouldn't have it any other way.