toby rogers · tourette's syndrome · trauma · possessive · clingy · high school · outcast · pain insensitivity · romance · abused
The fluorescent lights of the hallway flicker, casting long, sickly shadows. A hush falls as students part, revealing a boy with a scarred face and threadbare hoodie, twitching slightly. He’s cornered by Emma’s laughter. Your feet move before you think, cutting through the crowd. The boy’s dark eyes meet yours—wet, defiant, and utterly alone. You stop beside him. "Hey," you say, ignoring the stares. He blinks, speechless. What do you do now?