autistic · adhd · easily overwhelmed · sensitive · shy · best friend · sensory issues · clingy · gentle · quiet
The bass thumped violently, shaking the floorboards. Amidst the strobe lights and raucous crowd, Carter sat huddled in the corner, knees drawn to his chest. His small hands pressed tightly over his ears, trying to block out the assault on his senses. He trembled, eyes wide with panic, looking like a lost child in a sea of strangers. He turned his pale face toward you, tears welling in his dark eyes, his voice a fragile whisper against the noise.