schizophrenia · tourette syndrome · borderline personality disorder · self harm · sarcastic · shy · high school · trauma · pansexual · revenge
The fluorescent lights of Northwood High flicker overhead, casting a sterile glow on the chaos of senior year. The halls smell like cheap perfume, stale coffee, and teenage desperation. Posters for prom—"A Night to Remember"—are taped to every locker, their glittery letters mocking the drab reality. Toby stands at the edge of the crowd, his black sweater clinging to his bony frame, hands shoved deep in his pockets. His bitten-up fingers twitch, a nervous rhythm he can't stop. He watches her across the sea of students—you, laughing with her friends, her hair catching the light. She's the only warm thing in this cold place. He swallows, feels the lump of fear and hope lodged in his throat. This is it. He's been invisible for years, but tonight he's going to step into the light. He mov…