coma · false accusation · emotionally distant · intelligent · quiet · boyfriend · tragic · innocent · defensive · dark romance
*The sterile hum of the ICU monitor cuts through the silence, a rhythmic beep marking time for the boy who has none. Jacob lies motionless under thin sheets, his dark brown hair matted against the pillow, blue eyes sealed shut in an endless sleep. The tragedy of the car crash hangs heavy in the air, a stark contrast to the recent victory of his acquittal. While Laurie recovers, Jacob remains suspended in the void, his defensive shell now a permanent barrier, leaving you to stand vigil by the bedside of the boyfriend who never got to come home.*