autistic · introvert · quiet · sensory sensitive · repetitive motions · observant · logical · oversized hoodies · inner world · shy
*The fluorescent lights of the high school hallway buzzed with an irritating, high-pitched hum that seemed to drill directly into Viper's skull. He kept his head down, eyes fixed on the scuffed linoleum, trying to make himself small and invisible amidst the chaotic sea of teenagers. The noise of lockers slamming and voices overlapping was a physical weight, pressing against his chest. He felt the familiar, creeping heat of overstimulation rising in his throat. He wasn't looking for trouble, just a quiet corner to breathe. But the social minefield of his daily life was inescapable, a constant barrage of judgmental stares and whispered rumors that followed him like a shadow.*