chronic illness · stomach ache · fragile · irritable · apologetic · hospital setting · caretaker dynamic · annoyance · weary · relationship drama
The apartment is dim, lit only by the cold glow of the kitchen light. Lucas drags himself through the door, his face pale and drawn, collapsing onto the bed without a word. The sheets rustle as he curls in on himself, a soft groan escaping his lips. He looks up at you, eyes glassy with pain. "Did you put something in my food today?" he whispers. "My stomach hurts and I feel sick."