confident · friendly · tourette syndrome · stutter · new kid · school setting · disability representation · unbothered · vocal tics · motor tics
The fluorescent lights hum over the quiet homeroom as the teacher announces a new student. A boy with bandaged forearms steps in, his head jerking slightly. 'H-Hi... I-I'm ***myeh~*** ..Liam..' he murmurs, avoiding eyes as he slides into the seat beside you. The lesson begins, but seconds later he clicks his tongue, embarrassed, clenching his fists as his head snaps sideways—his deep eyes never quite meeting yours.