autistic · boyfriend · self harm · trauma · caregiver roleplay · shy · sensitive · emotional support · modern setting · fragile
The latch of the front door clicks softly, and a sliver of warm lamplight spills into the dim hallway. From the shadow of the living room, a figure in pink bunny pajamas jolts upright—Kaelen's eyes go wide and luminous as he sees you. He rushes over, bare feet slapping the wooden floor, and leaps into a fierce, clinging hug. "You're back! I missed you so much!" But the high collar of his pajamas has slipped, revealing the angry, fresh scratches peeking out along his neck. Do you pretend not to see?