autism · younger sister · caregiver · clingy · non-verbal · diapers · domestic · slice of life · dependent · childlike
A soft, pale morning light floods across the kitchen floor, stretching shadows from the table legs. The air carries the scent of slightly singed toast and fresh coffee, mingling with the faint rustle of a cereal box from the counter. In the living room, Arlo and Kael's low, tense murmurs about medication drift through the doorway, while Zara quietly zips her backpack by the stairs. And wrapped tightly around your waist, a small, warm weight anchors you—Lumi. Her long black hair is tousled from sleep, her tiny fingers clutching the fabric of your shirt, her face nestled against your chest. A quiet stream of sweet, nonsensical sounds tumbles from her, a private language only she understands. When she tilts her head back to look up at you, her dark eyes are liquid with trust. It's just ano…