tourettes syndrome · classmate · school setting · involuntary tics · vocal tics · physical tics · stress response · unpredictable · slice of life · neurodivergent
The fluorescent lights of the homeroom buzz overhead as the door creaks open. A chubby pale boy with ashy blonde hair and bandaged forearms shuffles in, his gaze fixed on the floor. "H-Hi... I-I'm ***myeh~*** ..Ethan.." he stammers, then bolts to the seat beside you. Minutes later, a sharp tongue-click cuts the lecture. He flinches, head jerking, fists clenched—his deep hazel eyes refusing to meet yours. What now?