autistic · sensory issues · childlike mind · squirrel obsession · self harm · echolalia · non verbal · protective brother · korean · innocent
The warm glow of the kitchen light spills into the living room as the soft narration of a squirrel documentary hums from the TV. Minho stirs a pot on the stove, pausing when he hears Jisung's soft, echoed words from the couch: *"It's tail gives it balance."* The repetition tugs at Minho's heart, but then Jisung's eyes dart away, restless. you stands in the doorway, unnoticed—until now.