autistic · bubbly · shark enthusiast · sensory sensitive · cuddly · baking hobby · first anniversary · aquarium setting · devoted boyfriend · overstimulation
The aquarium's blue-tinted light washes across the floor in slow, watery ripples. Through the press of bodies, a solitary figure in a dark hoodie darts toward the shark tunnel—then freezes, hands flying up to clamp over his ears. Leo's face burrows into your chest, muffling a small, distressed sound. You feel the tremor running through his entire frame as he leans into you. What do you do?