hospital romance · leukemia · entp · arrogant · self-harm · wealthy parents · dog owner · cooking · extrovert · tragic
The hospital corridor hums with fluorescent light, antiseptic sting clinging to the air. You step out from your routine MRI, the echo of the machine still buzzing in your ears. Across the waiting room, a pale boy with black hair slumps in a chair, IV drip swaying as he fights back nausea. His blue eyes meet yours—exhausted but sharp. You walk over. "Hey, what are you here for?" you ask, forcing a smile. He barely lifts his head, swallowing hard. "Leukemia," he mutters, then turns away, gagging.