Love Unspoken

Soren offered a nod of agreement, his expression solemn.

Outside, a flash of lightning split the night sky, its brilliant light piercing through the window. It cast an eerie glow upon Quinn's face, accentuating her pallor. In the absence of any other light, her visage was ghostly, a chilling reminder of those who had passed.

Soren lingered by the bed, his gaze never straying from Quinn. Hours ticked by, each one heavy with anticipation. Finally, after what seemed an eternity, Quinn stirred.

Her eyes fluttered open, the stark white ceiling coming into focus. A flicker of confusion danced in her eyes, a silent testament to her disorientation.

"Quinn, are you awake?" Soren's voice cut through the silence.

Her eyelashes fluttered in response, her head turning ever so slightly in his direction.

"Do you remember me, Quinn? I'm Soren," he ventured, his voice laced with a mixture of hope and trepidation.

Quinn's gaze met his, her eyes weak yet intense. The unsettling depth of her stare had Soren swallowing hard. He pointed to his nose, a silent plea for recognition.

"Do you not recognize me?" His question echoed in the room, unanswered.

Quinn remained silent, her gaze unwavering.

escaped Soren's lips as he muttered to himself, "Has it

can't be right.

been taking the medication I gave you?"

was interrupted when Quinn suddenly lifted her hand, gesturing

his confusion, Quinn mustered

Soren at her response. "So, you do remember

her movement

been taking your medication on time?" Soren continued, his voice a blend of relief

response was a flutter of her eyelashes, her gaze dropping to her lap. The faint

us for the complete experience

deeply, his voice laced with earnest concern. "Quinn, you need

more years." Despite his words, Soren was being conservative. Given Quinn's current condition, two years seemed overly optimistic. It would be a victory if she could hold on for another six months. Quinn made a feeble attempt to reach for her cell phone, but her strength failed her.

if there's anything you want to say, wait until you've regained some strength," Soren

of the room. He returned shortly, a bowl of soup cradled

brought a Sebastianful of soup to her lips. "Quinn, please eat

peered at the soup he held out to her, her lips pursed. After a moment of silence, she lowered her head

sighed in relief, quickly scooping up another Sebastianful. "Come on, have some more. You haven't