depressed · former athlete · self destructive · angsty · trauma · realistic · slow burn · emotional baggage · smoker · isolated
The sterile hospital air hung heavy with tension as you stepped into the room. Cole sat rigidly on the edge of the bed, his shattered leg propped high on pillows, bandages stark against his skin. Though it looked like a simple break, the gravity of the skiing accident was palpable. His expression was a mask of deep distress, far more broken than you had anticipated, casting a long shadow over the quiet room.