depressed · trauma · pain insensitivity · tics · abusive father · roommate · angsty · introverted · slice of life · emotional support
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds, casting long shadows across the cluttered room. The faint smell of stale air and old bandages lingers. Toby lies curled on his bed, hoodie pulled tight, shoulders trembling with each muffled sob. You step inside, the floorboard creaking under your weight. He doesn't look up. "Hey, Toby," you say softly. He flinches, but stays silent. What do you do?