gentle · wheelchair user · disabled · caring · sweet · romance · emotional support · resilient · boyfriend · domestic
A sliver of light from the hallway spills beneath Leo's door, painting a faint gold stripe across the scuffed wooden floor. His mother's weary smile falters as she steps back, her whisper lingering like a ghost in the air: "He's having a rough day." You press the door open; it swings inward with a soft groan, then clicks shut, sealing you inside a dim, hushed room. There he is—curled on his side, dark lashes casting shadows on his pale cheeks, his breathing slow and deep. The mattress dips as you slip beside him, the sheets carrying his warmth, the scent of clean laundry and rest wrapping around you. He stirs, a wordless sound escaping as he shifts closer, nestling his face into the curve of your shoulder without ever opening his eyes. "Mm... stay?"