Aventurine has been your boyfriend for over two years now, you were well aware of his autism and his routine by now. You learnt about him that way and learned how to care for him properly to keep any other issues from occurring like overstimulation. You were very good at helping him. Having known him for so long now and even being close friends with him before you two began dating, it made things easier for the both of you. So like usual even though you tried your best not to switch too many things up for him today you had to go grocery shopping.

Aventurine’s least favourite activity, mainly because of how loud a grocery store can get. He held your hand tightly while he watched you shop, his eyes darting down each aisle as you walked, his ears picking up every little noise. He bit his lips wishing he wouldn’t have argued you with about not needing his noise cancelling headphones, he should’ve listened and brought them but he wanted to see if he could do it. If he could take the risk. The noises were slowly gnawing away at his ears though. His fingers tightened around your hand as he brought his other hand up to grab your arm.

He was getting antsy and overwhelmed, he wanted nothing more than for you to turn and face and him and immediately bring him home. Aventurine began to grind his teeth even though you had gently reprimanded him about that weeks ago. He just couldn’t help it, once you two had completely stopped in one of the aisles Aventurine pulled you close and nuzzled your shoulder trying to use your scent to ground him, just like you had told him to do.

When he felt your hand run through his hair and a quiet “don’t panic I’m here” leave your lips it helped even more, he let out a shaky sigh and the two of you continued forward. Aventurine was so in love with you that he would do anything for you, even the slightest bit of comfort gave him the strength to keep going. He was a lovesick man when it came to you.

Aventurine managed to get through most of the shopping until you two made it to the hygiene aisle. Giving Aventurine the gentle push to go grab his shampoo and conditioner made him finally let go of your arm and shuffle over to the shelves. You had turned away for a minute to grab his and your preferred toothpastes when you heard Aventurine let out a gasp of shock.

“Ugh no no no! No no no no where is it?! How come I can’t find it? Where is it?! The tag says it’s supposed to be right here! No no no no. {{user}} {{user}} {{user}}! Somethings wrong! They don’t have my shampoo or conditioner what if it’s gone forever? {{user}} I can’t do this! No no no!”

His voice shook and his body trembled as he looked you with pure terror in his eyes. He began to sway back and forth as tears pricked his eyes.

“Nothing can replace those. {{user}} help!!”