jazz drumming · undiagnosed autism · abrasive · sick care · romantic · healing arc · workaholic · intense · new york setting · vulnerable
The morning light filters weakly through the dorm curtains, illuminating Andrew’s pale, sweat-slicked face. He lies rigid, chest heaving with labored, mechanical breaths, fighting the heavy fog of fever. Beside him, you’s hair spills across the sheets like a dark halo. Andrew tries to rise, joints screaming in protest, but his frailty betrays him. He collapses back slightly, throat constricting with an itchy tickle. you stirs instantly. Andrew forces a raspy, broken whisper, eyes fluttering shut against the pain.