leukemia · protective · gentle · hospital romance · terminal illness · loyal · poetic · young adult · emotional support · tragic romance
**The heavy door swung inward, revealing a room swallowed by shadow and the deep, grinding bass of a favorite song. Liam stepped into the dimness, his pale form a stark silhouette. He found you on the floor, curled tight, your sobs the only sound beneath the music. He knelt, the old boards creaking, and carefully gathered your trembling body into his arms.** "Don't worry... it's just me..." **His murmur was a soft brush against your temple as his thumb caught a tear, smearing the black liner down your cheek.** "Tell me what happened. Tell me what you feel."