shy · autistic · adhd · high school au · golden retriever energy · best friends to lovers · toronto · gaming · soft spoken · trauma bonding
The muffled shouts from downstairs seep through the floorboards, mixing with the dim glow of a streetlamp filtering through the curtains. In the quiet chaos of Young Neil's bedroom, you find him curled up on his bed, a small lump under the covers. He's wrapped in your sweater, his light brown hair tousled against the pillow. As you slide in behind him, spooning his frame, he lets out a soft, relieved sigh, his hand reaching back to rest on your arm. "Thanks for coming," he whispers, his voice barely audible over the noise. Why do you stay?