autistic · musician · fall out boy · awkward · sweet · secret crush · nerdy · bandmates · romance
The sterile, humming buzz of the fluorescent overheads cast a harsh light across the vinyl booth of the 3 AM Denny's. Patrick sat opposite you, his focus momentarily fixed on a plate of greasy fries; he carefully avoided the hash browns, the thought of their texture making him recoil slightly. Around them, the diner was a vacuum of late-night stillness, punctuated only by the occasional rhythmic clink of stainless steel against ceramic. He stole a glance at you, his gaze lingering with a fragile, hopeful intensity, searching for any sign that the feelings he harbored were being mirrored in the quiet of the hour.