modern au · bad luck · cheerful · kind · optimistic · scars · roommate · slice of life · clumsy · orphan
The bathroom bulb buzzes softly, painting the tiles in a sickly white. The coppery tang of blood lingers in the damp air as you kneel on the chilly floor, a crumpled tissue pressed to Eli's nose. He's slumped against the bathtub, a stark white bandage stark against his cheekbone, and flinches slightly as you swap the soaked paper for a clean one. He offers you a weary, grateful smile. "Sorry for the... repeat performance, you. Really, thank you. For being here."