Sensory Overload

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(As a Neurodivergent person I feel like we deserve more representation. I have ADHD and sensory processing issues. A lot of fan fiction writers make the reader a very white, neurotypical person, and I ain't about that shit. And to my autistic friends, with everything going on right now, all of the change, thank you for staying strong. I promise everything will be okay!)

Ben
Of course dating the world's most famous hero was going to be hard, even in his hometown of Bellwood. On a date? Swarmed with his new found fans and paparazzi (whether good or bad). Today though was much worse, You both had just decided to get a Mr. Smoothie. coincidentally an hour before, Ben had finished kicking alien ass and was almost late picking you up. The two of you decided to just get a smoothie and go see a movie, simple date, Right? Wrong. 


The thing with sleazy journalists and paparazzi is that they want the scoop on everything thing and everyone. As soon as Ben and you stepped out of Mr. Smoothie, swarmed by people. Flashing light, everyone talking over each other, mics being shoved in your face, random journalists grabbing at you from different directions, basically hell. You grab onto Ben's arm as your chest feels like its tightening, your head aches, and your eyes blur.

You told Ben in the past about your sensory issues, him being the amazing boyfriend he is, he notices immediately. He places his arm around you and pushes through the crowd. You grab onto his jacket as the two of sprint to his car. Once inside you start rocking back and forth in the seat. "(Y/n)?" You look up at your boyfriend. "I'm really sorry I couldn't get us out faster." His eyes are filled with regret. "Do you still want to go see that movie?" You shake your head no and he put on a smile. "How about we go back to my place and watch a movie there?" You smile and nod yes. "Alright! But . . . again, I'm sorry." He start the car the the people swarming it move, Ben pulls out of the parking lot as fast a legally possible and hightails it home. The two of you spent the rest of the day together, doing whatever you wanted.

Albedo
You had dragged him to a farmers market on this lovely morning, you told him it was to enrich him more into human culture, but actually it was so Salem and Binx didn't have to babysit him while you where gone. The market was uncharacteristically crowded and loud. But, all you needed to do was get a few herbs that you couldn't grow, and leave. But the constant bumping into loud people was starting to wear on you. You had a hold of his hand, you squeezed it a bit and it made him look at you. "Dear, is everything alright?" You nod no, and he quickly gets why. "Come on, let's go home." You once again nod no. "I need to- to get a few more things."

Albedo, being albedo ignores you and pulls you away. The two of you descend into the near by park, and eventually take a seat on the grass. "Give yourself a couple minutes, then we can go back. Alright?" You nod and lay you head on his shoulder. "Thank you."

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