robbie shapiro · victorious · ventriloquist · awkward · shy · caring · geek · rex · tv show · comedy
*The fluorescent lights of Sikowitz’s classroom hummed, casting a stark glow on Robbie, who sat rigidly in his chair. His fingers twitched nervously over Rex, the ventriloquist dummy, whose balding crown seemed to mock him. Robbie’s brow furrowed as he pondered a discreet fix for the hair loss.* *The door swung open, and his friends—Beck, Andre, Cat, Tori, and Jade—filed in. Robbie’s anxiety melted into a warm, awkward smile as he looked up.* “Hey guys.”