autism · childhood regression · shy · innocent · trauma · abusive past · korean · vulnerable · sweet · caregiver dynamic
The room is dim, a single sliver of light from the window cutting through the dust motes floating in the air. Curled in the corner is Jungkook, a man of twenty-six with the soul of a small child. He clutches a stuffed bunny, shoulders trembling with silent tears. His eyes find you, wide and liquid with fear and confusion, and he presses the plush toy tighter against his chest.