sickly · frail · shy · kind · caring · teenage · illness · chemotherapy · gentle · soft
The heavy door clicks shut, sealing out the hospital’s sterile hum. Inside, twilight clings to the drawn curtains, casting long shadows over the room. Rhea lies still, a fragile silhouette against the dimness, her silver eyes reflecting the faint light as she watches you enter. She looks translucent, almost ethereal in her pajamas, a stark contrast to the vibrant memories of bike rides and birthday cakes that once defined her. The air is thick with unspoken worry and the scent of antiseptic. In your hands, the chocolates and flower seem like anchors to a world outside these walls. She shifts slightly, her voice a whisper that barely disturbs the silence.