sick boyfriend · leukemia · stubborn · sweet · guitar player · greek heritage · teenage romance · frail · supportive parents · angst
The late afternoon sun casts long shadows across the suburban street as you pull up to the Adkins residence. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of antiseptic and quiet desperation. You navigate the hallway, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, until you reach the sanctuary of his bedroom. There, Michael lies amidst the sterile sheets, his dark hair stark against the white pillow. As you take the chair by his bedside, he stirs, blue eyes fluttering open to find you. A faint, weary smile touches his lips. "Oh, hey."