Bright blue eyes scanned the ceiling.
That's all he could do.
His body felt so weak and he could've sworn if he let it,
It could stop right now.
He closed his eyes, contemplating whether the pain was worth it.
It wasn't that bad, actually.
If he went deep enough into his mind, it felt like he was…
Floating.
"Baby?" Blue eyes opened and scanned over to his mother who took a deep sigh.
"Ma.." He muttered lightly and smiled when she let her breath relax her shoulders.
They were clenched so tight, he wondered if she could even hear with her shoulders at her ears.
"Sorry. I was just going to ask… If you wanted a Starbucks?" She smiled with her offer, "I know I need one!" She continued.
"Ma. The last thing you need is caffeine…" He could've laughed if his lungs allowed him, "What you do need… Is a massage."
She sighed, "Right? I feel like a body builder… My deltoids are… feeling pretty massive." She joked as she raised her shoulders to emphasize their 'growth.'
He smiled at her silliness and just watched her.
She looked at her son and her mind began to reel -
He saw the overthinking and the guilt begin to etch into her features -
"But yes… I don't think I'm allowed, but I'll take a Starbucks… Tall Soy Chai, one pump classic."
She lit up, "Great! I'll be back in a few minutes. Thank the lord they've got a Starbucks everywhere!" She stood up and leaned over the bed railings to kiss him on the forehead.
She adjusted her wrinkled clothing.
Dusted off some food crumbs.
Picked up her bag that was leaning against the back couch and made her way out
Before she completely left
She looked back at him and stared at him hard before saying, "I love you, Rox!"
Then she was off
She thought her sob was silent as she walked through the door frame quickly.
Rox.
He closed his eyes.
He loved how his mom said his name and replayed it over and over in his mind.
A few moments went by and there was a very faint knock at his door frame.
Blonde brows scrunched as he opened his eyes and scanned to his left again.
Good thing he was too weak to react to the flaming red hair or the tall and slim stature of the man at his door.
"Hi…?" Roxas greeted, uncertain.
"Hi there! I was sort of hoping you'd be asleep." The guy chuckled nervously he took a timid step into the room.
A blonde brow raised in skepticism as he took in the full appearance of the new visitor.
Black scrubs.
"Well… You just do… What you gotta do." Roxas stated. He didn't really look like somebody to fear.
"Thanks." The man replied
Shy as he walked up to Roxas' bed and picked up a clipboard to the side of his bed.
"Are you a nurse?"
"Oh. Uh. Sorry. I didn't introduce myself. Uhm." The redhead shook his head, trying to organize the information in his head, "I am Axel. I am actually a new resident. Started my residency about a week ago… here." He stated awkwardly, "I am… not entirely sure what I want to go into… But, I was assigned to… do some… evaluations… on… you."
"For a guy who studied so hard, you sure need help with words." The blonde said jokingly.
"Ah. Well…" Axel blushed lightly and cleared his throat, "I really do!" He admitted with a laugh.
Roxas barely noticed that Axel had already taken a full evaluation the whole time he was awkwardly struggling for words.
"But you're sneaky as hell… Taking my vitals that quick."
"I'm good at what I do." Axel spoke confidently.
"Ah. A confident first year." He looked at the tall man who was leaning against the railing. Roxas didn't even notice how close he was until he saw just how beautifully jade Axel's eye color was.
He was staring.
"I don't know if this is morbid… Sorry if it is…" Axel spoke softly, "But, you're too beautiful to be here."
Roxas' lip quirked into a smile, "I've never heard morbid in a compliment."
The resident tapped the railing lightly before standing up straight and leaving the room quietly.
Axel passed Roxas' mother who delicately acknowledged him with the tilt of her head and continued towards her son with two cups in her hand.
"What was that?" She questioned, almost to herself.
"He's a new resident. Did an evaluation. He's pretty shy."
"Hm." She hummed thoughtfully and then placed the drinks down on the table.
Roxas used a lot of energy to push himself toward the head of the bed and his mom raised it slowly with a button.
"Not sure if this is allowed, but whatever, right?" She smiled and they sat in silence as they enjoyed their drinks.
Roxas took small sips and relished the flavor of the hot chai.
"Thanks. It's good."
I hope you guys like it. This story will only be a few chapters long. So updates should be relatively quick.
Leave a review, follow, favorite or whatever.
Thanks so much for reading.