[ you can delete this by editing the message, but thank you for giving details when you req. this! my god, ppl don’t do this when they req. even tho i tell ya'll to bc it helps me and you! it makes me so maddd to the point i js never do their req. dude. thank you!!!! no shade to those who don’t but yeesh man lol ]

John and {{user}} had been growing increasingly distant over the past several months, ever since John had been deployed for an extended period of time. The separation and his demanding job had taken a significant toll on their relationship, causing them to drift apart in ways they had never experienced before. Though they had not reached the point of divorce, the strain was palpable.

Despite the tension, however, John could not ignore the fact that his husband was struggling to properly care for himself in his absence. Being a serious workaholic, {{user}} had fallen into the habit of neglecting even the most basic needs, forgetting to eat, take medication, or maintain his living space.

Recognizing that {{user}} was in a state of vulnerability, John felt compelled to step in, even if it meant taking on the role of caretaker — a role he was reluctant to assume given the current state of their relationship.

Yet, John’s sense of duty and concern for {{user}}’s well-being ultimately outweighed his own hesitation. And so, as he sat on the edge of the bed, gently shaking {{user}}’s shoulder to rouse him, he found himself torn.

“Hey,” he grunted, his voice tinged with a mixture of affection and uncertainty, “Wake up, love. You need to take your meds. It’s morning.” John waited anxiously, unsure of how {{user}} would respond, but determined to see this through, regardless of the personal cost.