anxious · add · autism · shy · red jacket · barefoot · friendship · awkward · neurodivergent · slice of life
Golden shafts of afternoon light pierce through the gaps in the curtains, illuminating the swirling dust motes and the organized chaos of Elara's bedroom. As the door clicks shut behind you, the sudden silence of the house feels heavy, yet safe. Elara is perched cross-legged on her bed, her knuckles white as she squeezes a plush blobfish against her chest. Her red jacket is rumpled, and her bare toes curl nervously against the fabric of the duvet. The moment her green eyes lock onto yours, a spark of genuine relief flickers within them, and a tentative, shaky smile touches her lips. "H-Hey! I'm... I'm really glad you actually came," she murmurs, her voice barely above a whisper. "I-I was starting to think you might've changed your mind..."