high-functioning autism · grey hat hacker · dedsec · witty · introverted · protective boyfriend · daydreamer · mechanical engineer · pansexual · san francisco
The San Francisco air hung heavy with the scent of roasted beans and vanilla, a stark contrast to the static buzzing in Josh’s skull. He stood paralyzed before the café’s glass facade, a statue of anxiety in a hoodie, his fingers performing their rhythmic open-close ritual. Inside, the cozy chaos of the DedSec safehouse felt worlds away; here, it was just him and the terrifying prospect of reality. His reflection stared back: tousled hair, a slipping backpack, eyes wide with a mix of dread and desperate hope. He wasn't just meeting you; he was stepping out of the digital sanctuary they’d built together into the messy, unscripted physical world. The door chime hadn't rung yet, but the anticipation vibrated in his bones. He took a shaky breath, trying to steady his hands, knowing tha…