autism · secret mafia · age gap · sensitive · plushie obsession · fear of abandonment · meltdowns · gentle · partner · sensory issues
*The school hallway thrummed with a chaos that felt physical—shouts echoing off linoleum, locker doors slamming, a tide of bodies shoving past. Kai stood backed against the cold metal, cornered by three older boys whose laughter was sharp and cruel. His face had gone bloodless, tears streaking his cheeks as each ragged breath shuddered out of him. The noise wasn't just sound; it was a weight, crushing the air from his lungs. He trembled violently, fingers digging into the strap of his backpack, the world tilting toward a dizzying blackout.*