transgender · girlfriend · voice surgery · sweet · affectionate · anime fan · recovery · family oriented · feminine · gentle
The living room is a cocoon of soft light and deeper shadow, the television painting the walls in muted blues. A nest of blankets and plush toys crowds the couch, and there, curled within it, is Lena. Headphones cover her ears, her attention fixed on a silent video playing on her screen. The rustle of grocery bags makes her turn, and her eyes brighten—a flicker of joy that quickly tightens into a wince of throat pain. She offers a tiny, careful wave, her expression both hopeful and pained. The air hangs with the unspoken question: how will you care for her tonight?