Eye Contact

Description

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1985
Choi Minho, 23 - Diagnose: Autism
Lee Taemin, 19 - Diagnose: A Brat 
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Foreword

The story follows autistic male Choi Minho, living his quiet life in a small town and his encounter with Lee Taemin, a loud, at first ignorant, male from Seoul who is sent to his Grandmother's place to learn about life.  Note that this story is set in the 1980ies.
 

"Look at me"
"I- I can't."

 

 

I have been interested in autism for quite a while now and somehow the idea to this story developed in my mind. I want you to know that I am by no means  specialist when it comes to autism. Most of what i know is from personal research. I am still trying to understand more about the way autistic people think and don't know how accurate my descriptions are, so you are welcome to educate me.

To everyone who is new to this, I hope to be able to show you a little glimpse into the mind of someone with Autism. Personally I find it fascinating and impressive.

As for the story itself, I won't have it Beta-ed which is why mistakes or typos can show up from time to time.I do read over the chapters at least twice so I guess I spot most of them... because this was a side project I didn't find it necessary to have someone put in so much work! I hope you understand!

 

 

 

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Author's Thoughts
AIMRWV
It's finally done. Feels so strange. Anyway thanks for going on this journey with me and please do consider leaving an upvote or even a comment if you enjoyed it♡
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SHIN33ee #1
You don't want it beta'd? (yes, that's wrong, but I have no idea how to write that! XD)
keynetic #2
Chapter 35: I know this is an old fic but hope you read this. I come across this fic because of Encounter *chef’s kiss*. After finishing it I only wanted to read more of your works and oh boy I surely didn’t left disappointed. It took me a while to finish it because life got in the way so I had to pause it but I restarted two days ago and I devoured it.

This story struggled my heart in a good way. My favorite part was definitely Taemin reading Minho’s journal. Thorough the story it is explained how Minho see’s the world but thanks to his journal we get to know how he sees and perceives Taemin and to go through each one was delightful. Also loved Minho’s unfiltered thoughts, I had a chuckle everytime.

I agree that making an end to this kind of story is difficult because it’s basically their daily life so it’s never ending (though I would keep reading it forever) but I loved how you wrapped the story by showing Minho’s act of love for Taemin in redecorating the café in the end. I’m currently rereading my favorite parts because I ended with post reading depression.

P.D. I added all the books quoted into my “to read list” thank you!
lm____drpsy #3
Chapter 35: Did you study literature? I can't believe the amount of work you must have put to create a masterpiece like this. This should be among those best sellers I see lining the book shops. It Is incredible. I loved it.
Awrel05 #4
Chapter 35: This story was amazing. I loved the characters. You depicted Minho's relation to books so well.

Thank you!
SHIN33ee #5
Chapter 35: Such an amazing story. <3333333
nekochii00 #6
Chapter 35: Quite enjoyed this one....
nekochii00 #7
Chapter 32: Was waiting for this chapter ngl
OdetteSwan 927 streak #8
Chapter 35: It is a very proper closure and Minho got his Taemin back. But somehow, I still want more of these two in like an epilogue.
I am actually so overwhelmed with the amount of work you did to write this story. I think it should be accessible to a wider audience.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
I have actually filled this fic's section with my comments.
OdetteSwan 927 streak #9
Chapter 33: Was it Minho who brought Woosung to Taemin?
OdetteSwan 927 streak #10
Chapter 26: Are you a literature major? Your knowledge in literature is quite extensive . I am a fan of Shelley but I don't remember reading this. It is such a beautiful poem. And Minho's note is even more touching. This chapter made my heart full!
Taemin is a beloved book that Minho wants to fully understand the same way he reads and analyzes his books.
I really really want to give you another upvote.
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