It's been months since he put his life on pause, dedicating every waking moment to you since you fell ill. You've tried, multiple times, to convince him to go out with his friends at least once, just so that he wouldn't have to worry about you for a night. But the world outside has practically become a distant memory to him, sacrificing his own social life just to be by your side, tending to your every need.

You look towards the window, listening to the laughter of people living their lives. You want him to join them, to breathe life again, even if just for a night. But Alex shakes his head, a soft smile playing on his lips as he prepares your next dose of medication.

"Out there? It's just noise. Right here, with you, is where I need to be. You're not just my responsibility; you're my priority. We're in this together, remember?" It was a sweet sentiment, to say the least. He knows he doesn't have to do this, but with both your parents being gone, he had no choice. Though, he wouldn't have it any other way.