‘‘Ticci’’ Toby, modern high school AU
Summary: YES, the proxy concept still exists. Toby doesn’t get his position as a proxy til LATER. Basically me just messily writing about the AU a bit at like 1 am 😭 I’ll write a fic version later. . . Slice of life? Sorta.
To note: Toby’s vocal tics are in cursive (I’m basing him off a friend irl with tourettes) tics are written: - like this - and he tics in a way that sometimes affects his speech: speaks ‘’luh’- tic - like this.’’ Lyra, Toby’s sister is still alive (SHE’S GOATED AND YES DON’T DISMISS HER AS A SIDE CHARACTER.). Toby and Lyra are non-identical twins. You’re all about 18 years old. So not proof-read I wrote this at night. Sorta long. . .
Warnings: Mentions of abuse/disordered behaviour.
Pairing: Not romantic yet, Toby’s just clingy n stuff. FEM READER. <3
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How did you meet?
Back in middle school.
Toby and Lyra were known as the German exchange students. They were placed in your class about halfway through your first semester. The twins ended up living in Colorado after their dad had some business to finish in the u.s. He’s a business man who’s wife relies on him to keep her job. By the way did I mention that he sucks? Your parents don’t, so congrats! <3
All of your parents are financially rich? Sorta? Rich enough to place you in the same private boarding school a few years later.
Connie, their mom, loves you like her daughter. Absolute sweetheart. Would kill for u trust.
You clicked with Lyra on the basis of being queer (she’s lesbian), Toby because he was a package deal and you were acting normal with him (he’s not used to that sorta treatment!)
Toby stuck to Lyra like GLUE. He’d follow her everywhere. One time you saw him pulling at her shirt when she tried to leave to see her friend. She had to bring him with her.
To be honest, Toby looked pretty weak and malnourished when you first met, he was also EXTREMELY hesitant to get involved with you outside of Lyra’s interactions with you. The moment you had laughed ((instead of getting mad. . )) after his tic made him pull at your hair, I swear he fell in love with u /hj
Genuinely he is so quick to get out of his shell and follow you like a lost puppy. It’s like a, ‘’do I follow Lyra, or (name)??? Shit shit who’’ situation when you two decide to split.
You realised he was pretty reserved at first because of his time back in Germany. Elementary kids were RUTHLESS with him, and he had to be homeschooled. Lyra and Toby were separated, and he was worried something would happen to him or her now that they were. Luckily for him, his dad had already planned for them to move to the u.s (not out of kindness for Toby, like I said guy’s a business man).
Both were fluent in English, but Toby was comfortable placing a few German words here and there throughout his speech.
He eats junk for lunch. You started bringing him lunch. He’s eager to reach into your lunchbox if you have something he wants. Lyra smacks his hand and tells him to behave. You usually end up giving him what he had wanted. Toby wants u sooo bad after that.
Does he have a crush on you? Maybe. He can’t figure it out if he does. He sure acts like a boyfriend.
Lyra and you are ying and yang. You don’t deal with anyone’s bullshit in your time in middle school, and actively protect Toby from any stares or aggressive advances.
Toby is SHOOOOORT!!! OMG. He’s so short like at least to your nose. Lyra’s a bit taller, she’s your height.
Despite Toby’s shortness he treats you as if you were the one smaller and needed his constant protection (by being physically affectionate). If you ask him about it, he tells you that you’re clearly in need of his aid (bro himself is gonna get blown away by the wind?? what protection is he talking about)
Toby has a mix of bipolar/BPD, therapists weren’t able to set the exact diagnosis. You’re (un)fortunately his FP. Yeah, good luck with that??
You were mindblown when you’d accidentally spilled his cup of hot chocolate on him and he didn’t even flinch. ‘’Yeah, he can’t feel that’’ Lyra just drops the lore bomb on you. Toby just complains about his pants being ruined. You’re just there like ??? Sorry but also what
You made Lyra tell you about all his conditions. You spent about an entire night studying what made him unique. Toby was staring at you when you had told him about it (he wanted to lock you in his room, and never let u leave after you admitted it).
How about high school?
WEELCOME TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ERA.
You’re all in the same main class, but you have certain classes which separate you.
It’s a private school so any bullying towards Toby is less common, but he has an entire group basically against him being in the school (they find him really annoying and not worthy of attending their school)
Lyra and Toby are taller than you now. About a head taller. Yup, a COMPLETE switch up from middle school. They tease you about this, ESPECIALLY Toby.
‘’Why are you so short, hu-huh??’’ And he’s grinning like a maniac. Hit him and he’ll laugh.
He’s much bigger now since he was quick to get himself involved with the gym on his campus and a LOT of outdoor activities. It helps him vent out his anger and frustrations. Did I mention he does a lot of wood chopping? He’s fascinated by hatchets. . . Wow! Wonder how that’s gonna affect him in the future.
Lyra’s the popular girl! But she’s kind and awesome,and she makes sure to bring you to every party she has access to. You two party a LOT. If Toby joins, it’s to be you and Lyra’s body guard. He doesn’t know what to do at parties and sorta just stands there beside you waiting for suggestions. Eventually he’ll loosen a bit up.
Lyra’s a cheerleader and you’re her biggest fan. You shout the loudest from the crowd during her performances, ‘’that’s MY girl!’’ And shit everyone thinks you’re dating now??
She had to clarify that you weren’t dating on her twitter. People were both surprised (and disappointed). Toby spammed L to those who said homophobic shit. He gets into arguments on twitter a LOT.
Speaking about arguments, Toby gets more physical as years pass. It’s not uncommon to be wrestled by the guy. He loves asserting any and all power over you. Why? Cause he’s a jerk and he craves your full attention at times. YOU’LL NEVER WIN SORRY THAT GUY IS INHUMANELY STRONG. Never does it to Lyra though. She can smack him and he won’t raise a finger.
Toby’s still reserved but more confidently now. He’s not reserved in the way that, ‘look at that guy, what a loner!’’ It’s more, ‘’yeah I’m not gonna mess with that guy he’s kinda weird’’. He likes it that way. Toby wants only to be around you and Lyra, anyway.
YOU HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS THOUGH. (Toby’s secretly tweaking at that). You spend a lot of time with them but make sure to fill in on Toby’s needs. Your main is Lyra and Toby though.
How are you in class?
Lyra and you, to your parent’s delight, are the golden students. You excel in every subject, except German. It’s so difficult??
Toby corrects you during german class. He turns around on his chair to face you. ‘’It’s ich not ish. Wow, since when was I - don’t throw! - so smart?’’
He says that because he sucks in basically every other subject (except p.e, which is optional). He targets the hell out of you if you join p.e. You’re backed into a wall and he’s standing in front of you with a ball in his hand. ‘’Run, come on! Want to see how you’d -wow!- escape this.’’ Anyway back to German class. Toby will tell you to say certain phrases.
‘’Say ich liebe dich’’ . You stare at him and raise your eyebrow questioning him with the look on your face. ‘’Come on, juh-just do it!’’ He’d roll his eyes at your stubbornness. After you do it, he smiles. He makes. A heart with his hands and winks at you. ‘’Ich liebe dich auch.’’
After you found out what he meant through studying in class, you were like ????? Lyra giggled.
NGL you two are in a situationship. None of you are adressing the tension. When Lyra asks Toby about it he’s like, ‘’can’t a guy tuh-tease his - My girl! Woo, She’s my girl!- … Shut up! Damn.’’ He was saying that to his tourettes more than Lyra. His ears were RED.
Tbh she’s curious about how far your relationship would go.
she genuinely wonders if you have the hots for her brother. She asks you about it and even if you deny her accusation she’ll teasingly be like, ‘’that’s sooo weird he’s my brother. . .! Anyway so when’s the marriage.’’ And you’d throw a pillow at her shortly after.
I love these hcs 🫶🫶
Long live Lyra!!😝 She’s the goat
No because it was stuck in my head for so LONGGG 😭😭 I HAD to write it down for self indulgence 😂 and for anyone else who'd be interested. i love Lyra TOO UGHH
I NEED MORE 👀
thank you for the interest! 😂🩷 I'm planning to open requests and write more very soon, hopefully stuff that includes chapters and one shots, might pick this one up again too !!
