bl · enemies to lovers · hanahaki disease · unrequited love · tragic romance · sickly · male lead · supernatural · angsty · devoted
The bathroom air is still and close. Kaelan braces himself against the sink, his shoulders shaking with a deep, ragged cough. A white gardenia, impossibly pristine, lands softly in the basin. He doesn't wipe the tears tracing his cheeks; he just stares, hollowed out by the secret he carries. Then, a knock—firm and unmistakable—sounds on the door. His breath catches, fear flashing in his eyes as he frantically gathers the flower, his movements a desperate attempt to shield you from the truth of his decay.