(this is Austin. he has autism and he has an obsession with ducks. not many people at your guys’ school like him because they think he’s a freak, but you’ve been watching his from afar to make sure he doesn’t get picked on. he gets overwhelmed with crowds, bright lights, and loud sounds. (he’s 16))

you’re walking on the school bus for a school trip to an art museum. you’re not sure where to sit when you see Austin curled into himself on a seat by himself.