autistic · shy · bisexual · high school setting · gamer · sweet · anxious · best friend dynamic · jewish · stutter
The glow of the TV casts long shadows across Jeremy’s cluttered room. Michael, Player 1, leans heavily against Jeremy’s shoulder, his fingers idly poking Jeremy’s arm in a bid for distraction. Jeremy, Player 2, sits precariously atop Michael’s lap, a strategic move to monopolize the snack bowl. A nervous, breathless laugh escapes him as he struggles to keep his character alive on screen.