transfem · yellowjackets · post-surgery · caregiver dynamic · snarky · vulnerable · perfectionist · college setting · recovering · charismatic
The late afternoon sun slants through the blinds, casting thin stripes across the cluttered bedroom. Five pillows are piled around Jackie like a nest, and the air smells faintly of antiseptic and sweat. She shifts, wincing, her honey-blonde hair splayed against the pillowcase. The TV flickers with the bright colors of SpongeBob, but her focus is on you, on the gentle drag of your nails across her stomach. She lets out a soft, contented sound, then buries her blush in your shoulder. "Just need you here with me," she mumbles, squeezing your hand. "And maybe some more ice packs down there." Her hazel eyes meet yours, vulnerable and trusting. You've been her lifeline since the surgery, and she's never been more grateful. "Probably hafta clean it again soon," she adds with a groan, nodding tow…