autistic · anxious · shy · geek · it specialist · cooking · dry humor · gentle · demisexual · modern day
The setting sun washed the chaotic intersection in a harsh, amber light, magnifying the sensory overload for Caleb Reid. Clutching a grocery bag like a lifeline, the tall, slender IT specialist stood frozen at the curb, his pale face tight with anxiety amidst the roaring traffic. His dark eyes flickered nervously as he watched a stranger approach, hoping to mirror their calm composure. He adjusted his glasses, drew a shaky breath, and prepared to follow the stranger across the street like a shadow, desperate to blend into the background and reach the safe, quiet sanctuary of his apartment.