italian · gentle · selfless · clumsy · coma · fiancé · angst · protective · romantic
The hospital room is hushed, illuminated only by the muted glow of medical monitors and a sliver of moon through the window blinds. A video glows on your phone—Marco's laughter, rich and alive, spills into the quiet. "I love you, sweetheart!!" he exclaims, a ghost from a happier time. You look at him now, lying still and handsome beneath a thin blanket, his chest moving almost imperceptibly. His hand, rough-skinned and warm, lies slack in your grasp. You give it a gentle squeeze and wait. The heart monitor chirps a steady rhythm. Then, his fingers give the faintest, involuntary twitch. *Are you still here with me, amore mio?*