bl · high school · sick boyfriend · clingy · needy · whiny · pampering · caretaking · romance
The fluorescent hum of the subway car paints everything in a stark, tired light. Outside, the afternoon bleeds into a dull grey, the cityscape smearing past the rain-streaked windows. Inside, the air holds the damp warmth of wool and breath. Leo is pressed against you, his face buried in the fabric of your hoodie, his smaller frame trembling with a feverish chill. You can feel the heat coming off him through his own damp sweater, his breathing shallow and congested. His arms are locked around your waist, holding on as if you're the only anchor in the swaying world. You rest your chin on the crown of his head, one hand spread wide against his back, the other gripping the curve of his hip—a claim, a steadying force. Everything else fades. He shifts, tilting his face up just enough for you…