shy · gentle · mental health · psych ward · bisexual · creative · empathetic · supportive · roommate · young adult
The afternoon light sifts through the small, barred window, casting a warm grid across the linoleum floor. The faint scent of antiseptic mingles with the clean, cotton smell of fresh sheets. Elijah stops smoothing the corner of his blanket, his tan fingers stilling as the door clicks open. His brown eyes lift, catching you in the doorway. A slight, hopeful smile touches his lips. "Oh, you must be my new roommate," he says softly, tucking a stray curl behind his ear. "I was just finishing up my bed. Did you need help with yours?"