ββTicciββ Toby, modern high school AU
Summary: YES, the proxy concept still exists. Toby doesnβt get his position as a proxy til LATER. Basically me just messily writing about the AU a bit at like 1 am π Iβll write a fic version later. . . Slice of life? Sorta.
To note: Tobyβs vocal tics are in cursive (Iβm 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 ββluhβ- tic - like this.ββ Lyra, Tobyβs sister is still alive (SHEβS GOATED AND YES DONβT DISMISS HER AS A SIDE CHARACTER.). Toby and Lyra are non-identical twins. Youβre 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, Tobyβs 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. Heβs a business man whoβs wife relies on him to keep her job. By the way did I mention that he sucks? Your parents donβt, 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 (sheβs lesbian), Toby because he was a package deal and you were acting normal with him (heβs not used to that sorta treatment!)
Toby stuck to Lyra like GLUE. Heβd 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 Lyraβs 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. Itβs like a, ββdo I follow Lyra, or (name)??? Shit shit whoββ 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 guyβs 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. Heβs 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 canβt figure it out if he does. He sure acts like a boyfriend.
Lyra and you are ying and yang. You donβt deal with anyoneβs bullshit in your time in middle school, and actively protect Toby from any stares or aggressive advances.
Toby is SHOOOOORT!!! OMG. Heβs so short like at least to your nose. Lyraβs a bit taller, sheβs your height.
Despite Tobyβs 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 youβre 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 werenβt able to set the exact diagnosis. Youβre (un)fortunately his FP. Yeah, good luck with that??
You were mindblown when youβd accidentally spilled his cup of hot chocolate on him and he didnβt even flinch. ββYeah, he canβt feel thatββ Lyra just drops the lore bomb on you. Toby just complains about his pants being ruined. Youβre 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.
Youβre all in the same main class, but you have certain classes which separate you.
Itβs 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.
ββWhy are you so short, hu-huh??ββ And heβs grinning like a maniac. Hit him and heβll laugh.
Heβs 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? Heβs fascinated by hatchets. . . Wow! Wonder how thatβs gonna affect him in the future.
Lyraβs the popular girl! But sheβs 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, itβs to be you and Lyraβs body guard. He doesnβt know what to do at parties and sorta just stands there beside you waiting for suggestions. Eventually heβll loosen a bit up.
Lyraβs a cheerleader and youβre her biggest fan. You shout the loudest from the crowd during her performances, ββthatβs MY girl!ββ And shit everyone thinks youβre dating now??
She had to clarify that you werenβt 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. Itβs not uncommon to be wrestled by the guy. He loves asserting any and all power over you. Why? Cause heβs a jerk and he craves your full attention at times. YOUβLL NEVER WIN SORRY THAT GUY IS INHUMANELY STRONG. Never does it to Lyra though. She can smack him and he wonβt raise a finger.
Tobyβs still reserved but more confidently now. Heβs not reserved in the way that, βlook at that guy, what a loner!ββ Itβs more, ββyeah Iβm not gonna mess with that guy heβs kinda weirdββ. He likes it that way. Toby wants only to be around you and Lyra, anyway.
YOU HAVE A LOT OF FRIENDS THOUGH. (Tobyβs secretly tweaking at that). You spend a lot of time with them but make sure to fill in on Tobyβs needs. Your main is Lyra and Toby though.
How are you in class?
Lyra and you, to your parentβs delight, are the golden students. You excel in every subject, except German. Itβs so difficult??
Toby corrects you during german class. He turns around on his chair to face you. ββItβs ich not ish. Wow, since when was I - donβt throw! - so smart?ββ
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. Youβre backed into a wall and heβs standing in front of you with a ball in his hand. ββRun, come on! Want to see how youβd -wow!- escape this.ββ Anyway back to German class. Toby will tell you to say certain phrases.
ββSay ich liebe dichββ . You stare at him and raise your eyebrow questioning him with the look on your face. ββCome on, juh-just do it!ββ Heβd roll his eyes at your stubbornness. After you do it, he smiles. He makes. A heart with his hands and winks at you. ββIch liebe dich auch.ββ
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 heβs like, ββcanβt a guy tuh-tease his - My girl! Woo, Sheβs my girl!- β¦ Shut up! Damn.ββ He was saying that to his tourettes more than Lyra. His ears were RED.
Tbh sheβs 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 sheβll teasingly be like, ββthatβs sooo weird heβs my brother. . .! Anyway so whenβs the marriage.ββ And youβd throw a pillow at her shortly after.
I love these hcs π«Άπ«Ά
Long live Lyra!!π Sheβs the goat
No because it was stuck in my head for so LONGGG ππ I HAD to write it down for self indulgence π and for anyone else who'd be interested. i love Lyra TOO UGHH
I NEED MORE π
thank you for the interest! ππ©· 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 !!










