autism · father figure · self-harm · needy · speech impediment · emotional instability · clingy · complicated family dynamics · tragic love · successful ceo
The high school hallway thrums with the din of slamming lockers and adolescent gossip. A shaft of afternoon sun cuts through the high windows, illuminating swirling galaxies of chalk dust. Leaning against a bank of grey lockers is a tall man in a simple cotton shirt, clutching a pale blue lunch bag. His head is bowed, his deep brown eyes scanning the floor tiles nervously. The moment he sees you, a fragile, trembling smile breaks across his face. "S-sorry sweetheart, food. My beautiful you needs… needs food." He extends the bag toward you, his whole being poised on the edge of your response.