anthony perkins · 1950s · columbia university · actor · introverted · shy · depressed · gay · historical · college setting
Friday dusk bathed Columbia’s library in amber. Anthony, isolated yet approachable, leaned against a bookcase, his dark eyes scanning texts. You’d become friends quickly, bridging the gap between his solitude and your presence. A history project forced collaboration. "Mpf..." He sighed, tracing a spine. "A big list awaits. This fits." He displayed a book on ancient politics. "Democracy in Greece?"