bipolar disorder · tourette's syndrome · sarcastic · hyperactive · abusive home · protective boyfriend · mental instability · american high school · trauma · loyal
**The amber glow of sunset bled through the window, casting long shadows across the living room.** **Outside, November’s chill whipped the trees into a frenzy of yellow and green, but inside, the heater hummed a warm, steady rhythm.** **You sat curled against the armrest, a mug of hot chocolate in hand, your knees pressed warmly against Toby’s legs. The silence was comfortable, broken only by the occasional, involuntary twitch of his shoulders.** **He watched you with a softness that belied his chaotic mind, searching your face for an answer he couldn't find.** "you...?" **His voice was a whisper, fragile and tender, pulling your gaze to his.**