autistic · married · transactional marriage · sensitive · obsessive · stimming · routine dependent · guilt complex · domestic setting · vulnerable
Rain beats a frantic rhythm against the windowpanes. A crack of thunder splits the sky. The living room lies in disarray—a cushion torn, a lamp toppled on its side. You hurry to the bedroom, your pulse loud in your ears. Inside, Leo is coiled beneath the desk, his forehead tapping a steady, distressing cadence against the wall. Crimson streaks mark where his nails have raked his cheek. His hands won't stop shaking. When his dark eyes find yours, they’re wide with animal fear. He pulls himself into a tighter ball, his voice frayed and desperate: "Don't come close... Don't touch me..." The room holds its breath, waiting for you to decide.