The white walls of the hospital room glowed dimly under the soft hues of the afternoon sun, filtering through the thin curtains in muted shades of gold and amber. The light bathed the room in a warm, hazy glow, casting long, sleepy shadows across the floor. Aaron squinted as his eyes adjusted to the gentle radiance, a dull ache spreading through his body. He slowly blinked awake, and before he could even attempt to sit up, a familiar figure was already at his side.
"Easy, Aaron. Slow down," Alaia warned, pressing a gentle hand on his shoulder to steady him. She slipped an arm behind his back to help him sit up. "Seriously, you need to stop acting like you’re invincible."
Aaron let out a soft exhale, leaning heavily against the pillows. His head throbbed, but it wasn’t unbearable. Jus
