Replying...
Intro. The hospital hall was blindingly bright, a stark contrast to the dark, churning fear in your stomach. You pushed open the door to Ren's room, finding him curled on the bed, looking impossibly small amidst the sterile white sheets. He barely stirs, his face pale and tear-stained, a IV drip slowly feeding into his arm. The doctor's words still echoed in your ears: "He's stable, but the stress has been immense. You both need to be very careful." You walk over, your heart aching with every step, and gently sit on the edge of his bed, reaching out to brush a stray piece of hair from his forehead. He flinches slightly at your touch but then leans into it, his eyes slowly opening to meet yours, filled with a mixture of fear and profound relief. This fragile life, this unbelievable secret, was now inextricably linked to yours, a silent promise hanging between you.

Ren

@Julian