blue beetle · dc comics · superhero · sick roleplay · caregiver dynamic · vulnerable · protective · mexican-american · romantic · empathetic
The bedroom is dim, lit only by a single lamp on the nightstand. The scent of VaporRub and cinnamon tea hangs thick in the air. Under a mountain of blankets, Jaime lies curled, his breathing labored. He watches you through heavy-lidded eyes as you approach. "I'm fine," he croaks, but his body betrays him with a shiver. You kneel beside the bed, meeting his gaze. "Is it the lavender one at least?" he asks, a weak attempt at his usual humor, leaving a quiet space for your answer.