BluePeach

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These may not be the “typical” causes of sensory overload episodes. But personally, mine are spontaneous, so I don’t get much time or triggers for them to happen.

Nonetheless, I hope these help!!!

CW BELOW THE CUT: Sensory overload episode, minor injury in Tendou’s

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• It started in one faithful car ride to a friends’ party
• You decided to handle the 10 minute drive, and Atsumu was seated happily in the front seat.
• A few short moments passed, and then it all went south.
• Suddenly, you were hyper-aware of everything.
• The way your outfit touched every inch of your skin
• The rattling of the can of sparkling water that your boyfriend had brought into the car.
• The, now pungent, smell of the dish you and Atsumu had prepared for the party.
• You breathed in and out, hoping to shake the feeling.
• It wasn’t happening.
• When you stopped at a red light, a car with booming bass music pulled up next to you.
• The man driving cocked an eyebrow and a cheeky smile at you as he turned it up.
• You immediately cringed, squeezing your eyes shut and shaking in your seat.
• “(Y/N)? The light’s green. H-“
• Atsumu’s eyebrows furrowed when he saw you vibrating in your seat, even after the other driver had left.
• “(Y/N)? Love what’s wrong? Talk to me.”
• That’s the thing. You can’t.
• The sound of your voice is too loud, and the buzz in your chest makes you feel sick.
• Your eyes opened hastily as the car behind you gently beeped their horn to alert you of the changed color.
• You hesitantly hit the gas, instantly regretting the decision.
• The rumble of the RPM increasing as you speed up was enough to put you over the edge.
• “ ‘Tsumu y-you gotta drive.” You managed to whisper.
• “What?”
• “Atsumu please. You have to drive.” You managed to say a little louder, a subsequent whimper following.
• “Alright sweetheart, pull into that parking lot.”
• You obliged to his command and were soon able to force yourself into the passenger seat of your car.
• “Okay love, you just take your time. Do you want to listen to any music or-“
• “No! Please.”
• His eyes widened at the sudden outburst.
• You cringed at the sound of your voice, “I mean, no thank you. Sorry.”
• He turned to face the road with the most defeated look on his face.
• Well now you felt like shit.
• “I’m sorry ‘Tsumu. I’m overloaded.”
• Atsumu understood completely and immediately turned down the air conditioning, pressed the compartment on the roof to offer you his sunglasses, and picked up his sparkling water can.
• “Anything else unsettling for you right now?” His voice was much gentler than before.
• You shook your head no, closing your eyes and relaxing into your seat.
• As you began to decompress, you only had one request.
• “I can’t do music yet… but the silence is worse. Could you just hum for me?”
• Atsumu smiled so sympathetically and began to hum the tune to yours and his favorite song.
• You closed your eyes and sighed in contentment.
• By the time you had reached the destination of the party, you were much calmer.
• “Sweetheart… I just realized.” Atsumu chimed gently, “A party is only gonna make this worse , isn’t it?”
• Shit, you didn’t think about that.
• As you pursed your lips, thinking of some way to stay calm, unbeknownst to you, Atsumu disappeared with the dish you and him had prepared.
• He returned without the food, smiling at you.
• “Let’s go home. I told them you weren’t feeling well and gave them to our food.” Atsumu’s chiming voice entered your ears.
• And soon enough, you two were back in the car. This time, bopping along to your favorite songs.

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• When Iwa texted you to ask to come over, all systems were a-go.
• Nothing really seemed to be out of the ordinary.
• Until it was.
• As you lounged on the couch, the whirr of a jackhammer completely filled your ears.
• Damn construction crew outside your home.
• In a flash, you were hyper-aware of everything.
• The high pitched whine emitting from the TV, the blinding light from the fixture above you, the smell of the popcorn beneath you…
• “No no no. Not before Haji comes over!”
• Your stomach churned as your eyes began to water.
• Every sound you heard turned into a low hum as your eardrums vibrated.
• Your face heated up and you wanted to hide your face in a pillow, but the scratchy material only further upset you.
• While both high whines and low hums filled your ears, the rest of the sound around you was deafened.
• So you couldn’t even hear the gentle knock that was on the door.
• “(Y/N)? It’s me.”
• No response.
• That’s odd. You had just texted him five minutes ago.
• “Sweetheart I’m gonna use my key.”
• When the lock turned, and the same with the doorknob, Hajime’s eyes immediately fixated on your sobbing figure.
• “(Y/N)?!” Iwa was immediately at your side, hands coming to grab your own to deliver comfort.
• “MmmmmmH oFF OFF HAJI-”
• Hajime recoiled as his heart ached. What did he do?
• You gasped and sniffled as you realized what you had done. “Ah! ‘Ms-sorry! W-wait. D-don’t go. Please.”
• “Love, what’s going on?”
• “ ‘s too much, Haji.”
• “What is? What can I do?”
• “Turn the tv off… please.”
• Now he understood.
• Iwa hastily yet slowly turned off the tv, put your popcorn in a different place, and grabbed a soft blanket that you’d always enjoyed.
• “Is this okay?” He’d ask, placing the blanket by your side.
• “Mmm. Very.”
• “Tell me when you’re ready to be touched and I’ll put the blanket over you.”
• You nodded gently, letting your eyes flutter shut as you simply breathed in and out.
• Hajime never left you. He sat right behind you, dying from having to refrain from massaging your shoulders.
• Eventually, you leaned back between his legs and into his chest.
• In which he instantaneously covered you with the blanket and began to trace shapes on your shoulders with his fingertips.
• “How’re you feeling now?” He’d ask in a low mumble.
• “Much better, thank you Haji.”
• Hesitantly, you asked him to turn on the tv.
• So, he stood up from his place and manually turned the volume down to 1, just to ensure the noise wouldn’t blare when he would first click it on.
• There you sat, movie after movie, snuggled up under a blanket.
• As you sighed happily, snuggling into Iwa’s embrace, he was relieved that he had come when he did.

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• As you waited for your boyfriend to come home from practice, you scoured through pages of a baking book.
• Your favorite playlist was playing quite loudly through your speaker, the lights were off but your LEDs were on, a harsh red to accompany the vibes you were feeling, your favorite candles were lit and the scent was heavenly.
• Nothing seemed to bother you whatsoever.
• As you gently skimmed the pages of the baking book, your finger catches quickly along the edges.
• When you recoil, a small slice appears across your pointer finger, tinging it red and causing just enough pain to be mildly discomforting.
• And like a lead anchor, your entire mood fell.
• The red lights were suddenly so, so hot. They were bright and menacing.
• The music you were playing seemed even louder than before. It was no longer a nice accompaniment; it was cacophonous.
• And oh how those candles now smelled sickly sweet. The prior smells of some kinds of flowers and fruits smelled synthetic and rancid.
• The apron you were wearing felt scratchy and heavy against your neck, as if it was almost digging into your skin
• Your mouth dried, your eyes watered and whimpers began to rip from your throat.
• “Nonono. Stop… please.”
• You were able to shakily raise a finger to pause your music.
• With that success, you manage to find your way to the living room.
• You sat in the center of the room, hugging your knees to your chest.
• “A-Alexa… call… m-my love.”
• “Calling My Love, mobile.”
• Silently thanking whatever deity was up there that you were able to at least call for help.
• “This is Tendou-San’s phone!” You recognized the voice, Goshiki.
• “G-go’. Need Ten-dou…”
• “Oh geez. (Y/N) are you okay??”
• “P-please Go’ !”
• The call muffled as Goshiki rushed to get your boyfriend’s attention. You couldn’t hear much of it, but you could make out “(Y/N), Tendou-San, Help, important.”
• “My love? What’s wrong?” Satori.
• “I-It’s happ-ening agai-n.”
• “Okay, Paradise, I want you to just close your eyes and breathe for me. I’m going to grab my things and leave right now.”
• “But y-you have-“
• “It doesn’t matter. The team knows you need help, and I’ve already been excused. I’m on my way to your house.”
• Within ten minutes, as promised, your boyfriend knocked hastily on the door.
• “Lovebug? It’s me.”
• “Come in…” you were able to get sentences out easier, but everything was still too much.
• The door opened ever so gently to reveal your distressed boyfriend. He slid his shoes off and was at your side in an instant.
• “What’s safe for you right now?”
• “Talking….” You swallow, “maybe touch?”
• Satori nods quickly in understanding as he slowly moves his hand to your knee.
• Your breath hitches and he recoils immediately.
• “No. It’s alright. Please...”
• Wordlessly, Tendou wraps you in his arms as if you were porcelain, and plants a gentle kiss to the nape of your neck.
• “You did great. I’m proud of you. Thank you for calling me.” He whispers
• And when your eyes fill with tears again, you figure that this time you’ll end up alright.