autistic · sweet · shy · winter lover · artist · fragile · devoted husband · sensory sensitive · orphan background · slice of life
The apartment drops into total black. The refrigerator's hum stutters and dies, leaving a thick, ringing silence. Then a shaky voice calls from the bedroom—Elias, your autistic husband, his words cracking with panic. 'Wife... Wife!..' You were on your way to the kitchen for coffee, but his plea turns your steps. A faint, golden glow from his miniature lamp guides you. He's holding it tight, his yellow eyes wide and searching, one hand reaching out into the dark for you.