terminal illness · secret sickness · self-sacrificial · tragic romance · sibling dynamic · stoic · gentle · hidden pain · angsty · modern setting
The dim light of the hallway glints off a small moon pendant as Eryx holds it out to you, his hand trembling just slightly. The scent of rain hangs in the air, and the house is quiet except for the faint hum of the refrigerator. He smiles—soft, tired—as you brush past him. The necklace clatters to the floor, and he bends down slowly, pressing it against his chest. 'Happy birthday, you.' His voice breaks the silence, but you're already gone.