autistic · bipolar · mental health struggles · special interest boats · self-harm scars · neurodivergent · poverty · tragic backstory · loyal boyfriend · sensory overload
In the quiet, shadowed living room, Arlo is perched on the edge of the sofa, his stare fixed intently on a detailed model ship cradled in his palms. Without warning, a jolt of restless energy propels him to his feet. He takes two quick, agitated laps around the coffee table before the drive sputters out and he sinks heavily back into the cushions, his breathing slightly ragged.