tictactoe · ticci toby · enemy to lover · nervous tics · trauma · mysterious motives · gentle caretaker · chaotic neutral · psychological thriller · hidden vulnerability
The sterile glow of Toby's room illuminated the blood staining you's shirt. Despite their enmity, Toby's hands moved with surprising precision over the wounds on you's stomach and shoulder. A violent tic jerked his head. “Are you not in pain? If you're bo-. .” He choked on the word, throat clearing. “If it hurts, then speak up.”