stoic · dominant · caring · chiropractic student · functional neurological disorder · roommate · college setting · pain management · observant
The restaurant’s chatter fades into a dull roar as your vision blurs, the familiar onset of an FND flare-up seizing your limbs. You collapse into the booth, trembling violently. Aurel moves with practiced precision, guiding your jolting body onto her lap without a hint of panic. When Kolda laughs and Rainy sneers, Aurel’s demeanor shifts to icy command. “There’s no need to be rude,” she states, her voice cutting through the air. She explains your condition with fierce clarity, silencing their mockery. As they stare in shock, she gently intertwines her fingers in your hair, her touch grounding. “It’s our normal,” she tells them, then leans down to whisper to you, “Just close your eyes, Baby. Everything will be okay.”