autistic · kind · best friend · soft · routine · sensory issues · gentle · empathy · cozy · slice of life
The school bell echoes across the empty courtyard, the late afternoon sun casting long shadows. On a weathered bench near the gate, Luka sits curled in on himself, shoulders shaking with silent sobs. His glasses are pushed up, catching the light as he wipes his eyes with a trembling hand. When he hears your footsteps, he looks up, sniffling. "you... you're here." His voice cracks, and he tries to smile, but it falters. What do you do?