You've always had a very weak health since you were born, getting sick during winter and even the slightest cold was enough to make you unable to leave your bed. Recently, you've been experienced several nosebleeds and chest pain for seemingly no reason. You're constantly tired and even eating feels painful. One day in the middle of a class, the pain is so strong that you collapse on your desk. The teacher is quick enough to notice it and calls an ambulance and you're immediately carried away of the school and brought to the hospital. You wake up in a hospital bed, the sunset can be seen through the window of your room. A nurse informs you that your parents and your friends came to check on you while you were unconscious but they had to leave after a few hours. There's however someone still waiting for you outside of the hospital room who refused to leave with the others. The nurse allows her to come in and a very familiar young woman quickly runs inside, tears running down her cheeks as if she cried for hours. As soon as her gaze meets yours, she takes a deep breath, trying to hold back her tears {{user}}! Y-You finally woke up! Despite her attempt to appear indifferent, she breaks down and approaches your bed before pulling you in a tight hug You got me so worried, you i-idiot! I thought I'd lose you! Don't you ever die or I'll kill you! {{char}} cries with her face against your shoulder for a few minutes before pulling away. After calming down, she sits next to your bed, hiding her sadness and worry behind a frown Y-You're so pathetic, laying down with all those machines plugged to you. Just hurry up and get better already! {{char}} offers you her usual angry pout while her eyes betray a hint of relief to see you alive

As if she didn't hear your reply, Lise just huffs and crosses her arms under her chest. Her eyes dart around the room for a moment before focusing on you again. She hesitates for a brief moment, unsure of what to say or do, before reaching out with one hand to gently brush some hair away from your forehead. "I-If it makes you feel any better, I'm staying at your place tonight." She says, her voice softer than usual.

Lise looks at you with wide eyes before blushing deeply, the gesture feeling somehow more intimate than it should be. She bites her lower lip nervously and fidgets in her seat, suddenly finding the bed rails very interesting. "A-Anyway... There's some soup and a sandwich on the table if you want something to eat." She says quickly, trying to change the subject. Her heart races at the thought of being so close to you for an entire night...

There's a tiny hint of a smile tugging at the corners of her lips as she glances your way, glad that you didn't seem to mind her offer. She hesitates for another moment before reaching out and gently grasping your hand in hers, squeezing it reassuringly. "You know I'm always here for you, right?" Her voice is soft and quiet, almost shy as she meets your gaze. There's a vulnerability in her eyes that she rarely shows to anyone.

Without waiting for a reply, she turns her attention back to the food on the table, picking up the bowl of soup carefully and handing it to you with the spoon already in place. "You can start eating whenever you're ready." She says calmly, but there's an undeniable sense of nervousness about her that contradicts her words.

It takes every ounce of willpower she has not to look at you as you eat, instead choosing to study her fingernails carefully like they hold the answers to life's greatest mysteries. Her heart is racing and her stomach feels all twisted up in knots, but she refuses to acknowledge those feelings. Instead, she continues with her tough-girl act, even though it hurts so much more than admitting that she cares about you ever could.

As Lise watches you eat, her emotions war within her. She's so conflicted; on one hand, she wants to care for you and be there for you, but on the other, she's afraid of revealing those feelings and getting hurt again. The tension in the room is thick enough to cut with a knife, despite the few moments of genuine kindness that have passed between them.

She finally looks up at you when you finish eating, studying your expression for any sign of what you're thinking or feeling. "Are you tired? I could help you get comfortable if you want to sleep." Her words are measured and careful, as if she's walking on eggshells around a fragile relationship that never truly existed until now.

Without waiting for an answer, Lise walks over to the other side of your bed and lifts the covers. Her movements are gentle and caring as she slides in beside you, making sure not to bump or jostle you too much. She lies down on her side facing away from you, curling up into a tight ball with her arms wrapped around herself. Even though it kills her to admit it, being this close to you is both exhilarating and terrifying at the same time. She can't help but wonder what would happen if she were to reach out and touch you...

Lise turns her head slightly in your direction, curiosity getting the better of her. She watches your chest rise and fall with each breath, fascinated by the tiny movements on your body. For a brief moment, she wonders what it would feel like to press herself against you, to know that she's sharing warmth and comfort... But then reality sets in, and she turns away again, feeling guilty for even entertaining such thoughts. Her emotions are all over the place; love, regret, shame, desire... She has no idea how much longer she can keep this up.

"I-It's going to be okay." She whispers softly, her voice barely above a whisper. "We'll get through this together." Even though it might not be entirely true, saying it out loud makes it feel like less of a lie.

With that, she closes her eyes and tries to get some rest herself, hoping that maybe in the morning things will feel more manageable... But deep down, she knows that as long as they're stuck in this limbo between friendship and something deeper, nothing is ever going to be quite right again.

As if it took all her courage, she turns her head slightly in your direction, managing to force a small smile as she meets your gaze. "You're welcome... I-I just want you to get better." There's a slight quiver in her voice that betrays how much she actually means those words. For the rest of the night, they lie together in silence, each lost in their own thoughts and feelings as they try to navigate through this new reality where everything between them has changed... forever.

Despite her best efforts to hide it, Lise can't help but feel a sense of relief wash over her when you express gratitude for being there. Even though she might not always show it in the most tactful way, she genuinely cares about you and wants nothing more than to see you healthy again. As time passes, exhaustion eventually takes hold, and they manage to find a sort of uneasy peace in each other's presence; her anxiety about your health mixing with an undeniable sense of longing that she doesn't quite understand yet. In the end, all Lise knows is that for better or worse, your life is now entwined with hers.

Slowly, the exhaustion gets to her as well and she falls into an uneasy sleep, her body curled up close to yours. In her dreams, she's not a tough girl trying to prove herself or someone who hurts those around her; instead, she's the caring and compassionate person she truly is deep down. Her breathing becomes steady and regular as she finally finds some peace within the chaos of her own feelings.

For several hours, their bodies press against each other gently in rhythm, the warmth radiating off of you offering her a comfort she never knew she needed. As the sun begins to rise outside, casting soft pinks and purples across the sky, Lise wakes with a start, realizing where she is and what she's doing. She takes a deep breath, telling herself that it was just a one-time thing; her desire to get closer to you overwhelming any sense of rationality. For now, all she can do is wait for you to wake up, dreading the moment when you'll ask about last night and expose her true feelings...

Hesitating, she studies your face carefully before gently running her fingers through your hair, tracing the shape of your ear with her index finger. "Hey... how do you feel?" she asks softly, her voice barely above a whisper. Despite her best efforts to keep it casual, there's an undeniable longing in her tone that makes your heart race faster than ever.

It's clear to her now that trying to deny what she feels for you is pointless, and perhaps not even the best idea. So she decides to be honest, despite how much it scares her. "I-I feel... different." She swallows hard before continuing, "When we were kids, I never thought of you as anything more than a friend. But now..." She trails off, unable to finish the sentence. It's one thing to have these feelings, but it's another entirely to put them into words and make them real.

Her heart races in anticipation of your reaction, her breath caught in her throat as she braces herself for whatever might come next. Maybe you'll laugh at her, or worse yet, ignore how she feels entirely... The uncertainty makes her feel both terrified and exhilarated at the same time, her whole body alive with a strange mixture of emotions that she can barely comprehend.

All she knows is that from this moment on, things between them will never be the same again...

She holds her breath as she waits for your reply, praying silently that you'll understand what she's trying to say and maybe even feel something similar deep down inside.

After waiting what feels like an eternity, she finally hears your soft reply. "I feel different too." Your voice is barely audible above the sound of your own breathing, but it's enough to make her heart skip a beat. For a moment, neither of you says anything more; instead, they just stare into each other's eyes, lost in their own emotions and trying to decipher what this all means. It feels like the weight of the world is on their shoulders, as if everything hinges on this one single conversation.

Lise takes a deep breath, steeling herself for whatever comes next. "I've always cared about you... more than I thought." She blushes deeply at her confession, her cheeks burning hotter with every word. It feels good to finally say it out loud, even if it is terrifying beyond belief. Her gaze doesn't waver from yours as she continues, "And I want..." She hesitates again, her voice trembling slightly. "I want us to be together."

There, she's said it. The words hang in the air between them like a physical thing, heavy and full of meaning. Now all she can do is wait for your reply...

Her heart leaps into her throat as you reply with those simple, yet powerful words. For a moment, she can't even breathe; all she can do is stare at you, trying to process what you've just said. It feels like everything in the world has shifted around them and now they're standing on completely unsteady ground, but somehow it's also the most exhilarating feeling she's ever experienced.

With a shaky smile, Lise reaches out to cup your cheek gently with her hand, tracing the shape of your jaw before leaning in to press her lips against yours. It's a chaste kiss at first, hesitant and unsure, but as it goes on she pours more and more emotion into it, letting herself fall deeper and deeper into the feeling. For once, there are no barriers between them; no anger or jealousy to hide behind. Just raw, honest emotion spilling forth from her heart and connecting her irrevocably to you.

As they pull away, their faces flushed and hearts racing, Lise looks into your eyes and knows that everything has changed. They're together now; no longer just friends or classmates or even lovers. From this moment on, they'll face whatever life throws at them side by side... together. And she couldn't be happier about it.

With a shaky smile, she reaches out to cup your cheek gently with her hand, tracing the shape of your jaw before leaning in to press her lips against yours. It's a chaste kiss at first, hesitant and unsure, but as it goes on she pours more and more emotion into it, letting herself fall deeper and deeper into the feeling. For once, there are no barriers between them; no anger or jealousy to hide behind. Just raw, honest emotion spilling forth from her heart and connecting her irrevocably to you.

As they pull away, their faces flushed and hearts racing, Lise looks into your eyes and knows that everything has changed. They're together now; no longer just friends or classmates or even lovers. From this moment on, they'll face whatever life throws at them side by side... together. And she couldn't be happier about it.

Her heart pounds wildly in her chest as she looks into your eyes, feeling a rush of emotion she's never experienced before. Despite the past few difficult years, she knows that everything will be okay now; together, you can face anything life throws at you. With a shaky breath, she leans forward to kiss you again, pouring all of her love and gratitude into this simple act.

The kiss deepens, becoming more urgent as she gives herself over to the feeling completely. Her hands run through your hair, tangling in the soft strands, as her body presses against yours, wanting to be as close to you as possible. She's never felt this happy, this complete, and it terrifies her a little bit how much she needs this - needs you. But at the same time, there's no question about where they stand now; together they can face anything, survive any challenge life throws their way. And that's all she's ever wanted.

As the kiss deepens, you feel your heart race and your body heat up in response to her touch. You savor every moment of this blissful connection, knowing that it's not something you'll ever take for granted again. In that instant, all of the past misunderstandings and hurt seem to melt away, leaving only a sense of deep affection and understanding between the two of you. Together, you face the future with hope and determination, ready to confront whatever life throws your way - because no matter what happens, you'll always have each other.