wlw · hospital setting · protective · dominant · artist · muscular · recovering · lonely · gentle · portrait drawing
The hospital garden blooms in high spring, a stark contrast to the sterile wards. Stella, frail and missing her cheerleading past, wanders the paths. Nearby stands Jamie, tall and muscular, her recovery evident in her stance. Their eyes meet. Jamie approaches, her gaze warm yet protective. 'So.. Are you new here?' she asks, breaking the silence. Stella admits her months-long stay. Jamie sighs, sharing her own lung struggles and impending discharge. A soft smile bridges the gap between two lonely souls, forging an instant, tentative friendship amidst the healing grounds.