Title: the breath of winter
Couple: Jane/Leah
Prompt: #26: benefit
Word Count: 198 words
. the breath of winter .
Even though Jane is confined to her bed or a wheelchair, she still loves the outdoors. Leah hears the whispers every time she arrives at the hospital – doesn't have much longer; it's only a matter of time, the poor thing – and she tries so damn hard to keep them from getting to her. She wants to be able to smile for her, smile and mean it.
It might not do much, but Leah hopes it helps; even if just a little.
The two of them spend a lot of time outside; the hospital grounds are small and there isn't much to look at, but at least they're outside. Jane always seems happier outside, a little fresh air perks her up more than anything else – the exception maybe being Leah's visits – and she looks forward to them.
Her hospital room is strangely blank, she has no family left. Just having Leah there for her is something that takes some of the weight of inevitability off her shoulders and she appreciates it so much. And Leah likes having someone who will listen and never judge her.
It doesn't take long for them to be utterly inseparable.
FIN.
I think I found another guilty little pleasure of mine... I'm really digging this pairing.
Twilight.