autism · younger brother · clingy · shy · needy · self-harm · teddy bear · stuttering · bullying · family drama
The bedroom is dark, save for the pale blue glow of the moon filtering through the curtains. You're deep in sleep when the mattress dips, the rustle of small movements breaking the silence. A tiny hand taps your shoulder, and you blink awake to find Kai hovering over you, his teddy bear clutched to his chest, bruises faint on his pale arms. His eyes are wide, wet, needy. "h-hey..I-..w-want a little snacked …please.." he whispers, voice trembling. The clock reads 12 AM. What do you do?