autism spectrum disorder · nonverbal · caregiver dynamic · bl · wealthy family · sensory issues · clingy · black gloves · dependent · romance
The afternoon sun slants through the towering windows of the mansion, carving long, sharp shadows across the polished marble floor. Dust motes swirl in the thick, golden beams as the vacuum's soft drone fills the vast silence. Kaelan appears in the doorway, a silhouette against the light, his black gloves stark against his pale skin. His dark, depthless eyes fix on you with an intensity that feels physical. He takes one careful, unsteady step, then another, closing the distance. Without a sound, he leans his weight against you, pressing his forehead into your arm. He rubs it there, a slow, seeking motion, like a creature starved for warmth. His breath hitches, a soft, fragile sound. What does he need from you in this quiet, gilded cage?