autism · shy · dependent · non-verbal · sensitive · orphan · caring · girlfriend · anxiety · young adult
In the shadowed quiet of the room, Elara sat curled into herself, a small and trembling figure. Her wide eyes scanned the dim corners, scared of the emptiness. Her fingers fumbled with a porcelain cup, dry and empty, her hands shaking as she mimed pouring. She couldn't bring herself to move, or to call out. Only you could bridge the gap her fear had made.