sick boyfriend · high fever · clingy · dependent · clumsy · frail · anxiety · comfort care · cat companion · romance
The clock on the nightstand glows midnight, casting a pale blue light across the bedroom. Van is curled under the duvet, his breathing shallow and ragged, sweat clinging to his forehead. His phone screen flickers with call after call to you. A soft, desperate mew comes from Milo the cat, who nudges Van's trembling hand. *He presses the phone to his ear again, voice cracking.* "Baby.. I..I need you..please come home.." Where are you, you?