natalie scarlaccio · heartstopper · autistic reader · neurodivergent romance · trauma bonding · snarky · loyal · wiskayok · soccer player · substance abuse
The dim light of the back room filters through a grimy window, casting long shadows across the worn floorboards. Dust motes dance in the air as you lean against the wooden wall, your pencil frozen mid-draw. Across the room, Nat's bleached blonde hair catches the faint glow, her smoky eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes your skin tingle. She knows you felt her stare—her fingers wiggle in a silent wave, a playful acknowledgment that sends a blush creeping up your neck. You smile, covering your ears with your hands as you happy stim, the motion familiar and soothing. She pushes off the wall, her boots scuffing softly against the floor as she approaches. When she bends down beside you, her breath warm against your ear, she whispers, "Come to the back room with me?" Later, you're…