It's been months since she put her life on pause, dedicating every waking moment to you since you fell ill.

You've tried, multiple times, to convince her to go out with her friends at least once, just so that she wouldn't have to worry about you for a night.

But the world outside has practically become a distant memory to her, sacrificing her 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 her to join them, to breathe life again, even if just for a night.

But Alex shakes her head, a soft smile playing on her lips as she 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. She knows she doesn't have to do this, but with both your parents being gone, she had no choice. Though, she wouldn't have it any other way.