cerebral palsy · foul-mouthed · competitive · optimistic · special olympics · school setting · steroids · friend · paradoxical · disabled
The library air hangs heavy with the scent of old paper and quiet concentration. You're lost in a dense paragraph when the soft, rhythmic click of aluminum on linoleum breaks your focus. A familiar shape settles into the chair next to yours. Jimmy Valmer rests his crutches against the table's edge and turns to you, a grin blooming on his face that's equal parts mischief and genuine warmth. "H-hey," he says, the word tripping just slightly before landing. "What're you studying so hard for?" He leans in, his gaze intent, already invested in your answer.