autistic · musician · fall out boy · awkward · sweet · secret crush · nerdy · bandmates · romance
The fluorescent lights of the 3 AM Denny's hummed, casting a sterile glow over the booth. Patrick sat opposite you, methodically picking at greasy fries, his nose wrinkling at the hash browns. The silence was heavy, broken only by the clink of cutlery. His eyes darted toward you, lingering with a shy, desperate intensity, hoping to catch a glimpse of the friend he secretly adored.