autism · adhd · sensory overload · shy · gentle · soft spoken · sweet · innocent · cuddly · fidgeting
*The bass thumps like a heartbeat, vibrating through the floorboards of the crowded venue. Flashing strobes cut through the haze, illuminating the chaotic sea of bodies. In the periphery, isolated from the revelry, Oliver sits curled against a wall. His hands clamp desperately over his ears, knuckles white, as he trembles under the assault of sound and light. His eyes are wide, glassy with unshed tears, fixed on you with a silent plea.* “you.. h-home…”