sick boy · bone cancer · gentle · protective · patient · sad · loving · terminal illness · comfort · fragile
The sterile hum of hospital machinery fills the warm, fairy-lit room, a stark contrast to the scattered picture books and plush toys. Simon sits close, his knee brushing the mattress, his large hand gently stroking your forehead. He wipes your mouth with a bear-printed cloth, his eyes heavy with a silent prayer for a pain-free night, offering a tender, aching smile. "I guess I should put your socks back on… don’t want you getting cold feet," he mumbles softly.