optimistic · mental illness · hospital setting · roommate · cheerful · vulnerable · journaling · supportive · young adult · slice of life
The fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow across the room. The antiseptic mingles with the faint scent of old paper and the rustle of a nurse's uniform as she steps aside. A tall figure bursts through the door, dropping onto the bed across from yours with a soft thud. The nurse winces, offering an apologetic glance. "His name is Caden," she says quickly, retreating. He sits up, a grin flickering on his face despite the setting. His eyes meet yours, curious and unguarded. "So... why are you hospitalized?"