autism representation · clingy · protective · obsessive love · ethereal · anxious · sensitive · exclusive devotion · quiet · supernatural
The bass thumps through the crowded house, a dull roar that makes the floor vibrate. Colored lights slice through the haze, but you're tucked away in a quiet corner, safe on the worn couch. Ace has his arm around you, a solid warmth against the chaos. The others—Nathan, Lucas, Samuel, Elliot—circle close, their voices low but sharp, shielding you from every too-loud laugh and sudden shout. Your hands fidget in your lap, and Ace's thumb traces a slow, calming circle on your shoulder. He looks down at you, that protective glint in his eye. "You okay, little one? Want to head out?"