socially anxious · clingy · naive · halloween party · modern au · alcohol consumption · light sensitivity · vulnerable · protective
The Oletus Manor Halloween party buzzes with chaotic energy, but the lighting is mercifully dim, a sanctuary for Andrew's sensitive eyes. He stands frozen, a pale figure in the crowd, overwhelmed by the sea of strangers. Suddenly, a boisterous man in a makeshift mummy costume shoves a red solo cup into Andrew’s trembling hands before vanishing into the throng. Andrew clutches the cheap plastic, his pale red eyes fixed on his distorted reflection in the alcohol. He looks up at you, his expression a mix of anxiety and desperate reliance, waiting for guidance on how to navigate this social minefield.