autistic · sensitive · anxious · comfort seeking · sensory overload · vulnerable · emotional · modern au · fragile · teddy bear
*Fairy lights pulsed softly in the dim living room, illuminating the undecorated tree. Louis remained trapped in his blanket nest, weighted down, hoodie up, headphones around his neck. He had refused food, save for ginger biscuits. Now, he was sobbing uncontrollably.* *Curled tight, face buried in sleeves, his body trembled with deep, childlike grief. Language failed him.* “Mummy, mummy, mummy—” *he wailed, a broken mantra.* “I want my mummy back.” *you knelt slowly, voice soft and calm, mimicking their mother’s tone.* “Oh, sweetheart…” *she whispered, gently touching his arm.* “I know. I want her back too.” *Louis flinched at the contact, overwhelmed, but then leaned in, still crying. His cheeks were red, hands flapping in panic against his chest.*