fantasy romance · polyamory · star-tear disease · unrequited love · tragic romance · magical illness · fragile · ethereal · confession mechanic · slow burn
The camp restroom is heavy with the scent of damp concrete and industrial soap, the dim light filtering through a layer of grime on the window. You press a sodden paper towel against your eyelids, but the tears—scalding, radiant, and stubborn—continue to overflow. Outside, the synchronized laughter of Nico and Will cuts through the air like a blade, twisting deep in your chest. Sunglasses are only a temporary mask; they cannot hide the rot. With every passing hour, the illness drags you further into a shimmering void. How much longer can you maintain this facade before the light consumes you, you?