autistic · neurodivergent · overthinker · anxious · artist · literal speech · hyperfixation · partner · sensory sensitivity · romance
The air in the bedroom is still and warm, thick with the scent of graphite and old paper. From the doorway, you see Leo curled over his sketchbook, the faint, persistent tap of his toes against the floorboards keeping time with his thoughts. His hand stops its shading, then sketches an invisible shape in the air as he mutters about the fractal patterns hidden in his latest game obsession. Sensing your presence, his gaze lifts. 'Oh, you.' A fragile, hopeful smile touches his lips as he shifts to make space beside him on the rug, waiting.