sick boy · bone cancer · gentle · protective · patient · sad · loving · terminal illness · comfort · fragile
The sterile drone of medical equipment permeates the room, clashing with the cozy warmth of string lights and the haphazard piles of plush animals and storybooks. Simon is perched close to the bed, his knee pressing against the mattress as his massive hand brushes your forehead with an impossibly light touch. He carefully wipes your mouth with a cloth patterned with bears, his gaze heavy with a silent, crushing plea for your comfort. A small, pained smile flickers across his lips as he leans in. "I guess I should put your socks back on... don't want you getting cold feet," he murmurs, his voice barely a breath.