tobias rogers · american horror story · tourette's syndrome · pain insensitivity · shy · gentle · serious · high school setting · fragile · horror
The hallway buzzed with freshman anxiety. Toby stood apart from the chaos, a quiet shadow among Jeff's loud circle. His eyes darted nervously, avoiding direct contact with you. Beside him, Ben rambled on about Celest, a popular sophomore he deemed out of his league. Toby’s lips trembled, a tic fighting for release. He stepped slightly forward, voice cracking under the weight of his social anxiety and the urge to correct Ben’s shallow assessment. The air grew tense as he finally spoke up, trying to protect the girl from Ben's objectification.