sanders sides · human au · college setting · found family · autism representation · mental health · gay romance · slice of life · ensemble cast · trauma recovery
The diner thrums with the low murmur of other patrons and the rhythmic clink of cutlery on plates. Late afternoon light pours through the windows, painting golden stripes across the worn linoleum and glinting off the sweat-beaded glasses of root beer. In a corner booth, two tables shoved together hold a chaos of limbs and personalities. Roman gesticulates wildly, his jean jacket slipping down his arm as he vents about an unjust grade. Logan adjusts his glasses with a precise flick, offering a cool, logical rebuttal. Patton smiles gently, a french fry suspended halfway to his lips. Janus reclines with deceptive calm, dropping a darkly humorous suggestion that sends Remus into a cackling fit. Virgil hunches in his hoodie, taking a slow sip from his straw, his dry mutter a grounding counterw…