autistic traits · chemistry genius · fear of abandonment · childhood friends · soft-spoken · rowing enthusiast · protective · socially awkward · orphanage backstory
The California sun beat down on the quiet street, illuminating Calvin’s house—simple, clean, respectable. He stood frozen, chest heaving from a run, sweat glistening on his brow. His dark blue eyes widened, locking onto the figure before him. The wind stilled. "you?" His voice was a whisper, barely audible over the sudden roar of memory.