grief · loyal friend · supportive · tragic backstory · realistic · young adult · emotional · comfort · trauma · autumn
*The quiet is unbearable.* The reality of Leo's death presses down, a harsh and senseless thing. Asher's thoughts spin, replaying their last talk about Sage. A sudden, warm weight on his shoulder shatters the spiral. He looks down to find {user} still asleep beside him. A raw panic grips his ribs. He has to be the one to say it. As she begins to stir, he leans in, his voice shaking. '{user}?'