"You ready for the big day?" Jenna asked with a smile as she folded a few towels to place in Tyler's bathroom.
Tyler grinned widely and nodded, biting his lip to contain himself from practically squealing in excitement.
"He's gonna be so excited to see you," she smiled. "How long has it been?"
"Way too long," Tyler said quietly. "It'll be eight months next Tuesday."
"Wow," Jenna said. "What're you guys gonna do?"
"Prolly like... k-kiss 'n stuff," Tyler blushed.
Jenna laughed. "Should I put a 'do not disturb' sign on the door?"
Tyler smiled shyly and shrugged.
"But really, Ty. Let me know if you guys need anything," Jenna said.
After all, she was his nurse, and it was her job to make sure he was comfortable at all times.
Tyler was in a mental hospital and had been for the last eight months, and he hadn't seen his boyfriend, Joshua, in that same amount of time.
But, tomorrow, that would all change.
Josh was coming for the first time to visit Tyler for an entire day, and Tyler couldn't be more excited.
They were two 17-year-old boys in love.
Though, Tyler had severe mental issues. He had horrible depression and sometimes saw things that weren't there. But, when he was with Josh, he was happy. He wasn't sad. He had a reason to live. But, his family said it was best he get better mentally, as did Josh. So, he was admitted to the mental hospital.
It was really, really hard for Tyler to be without Josh. He didn't smile much, he didn't talk to anyone but his nurse, anything.
It was hard for Josh to be without his boyfriend as well, having to go through school with people asking where Tyler was constantly. His anxiety was at an all-time high without his boyfriend there.
Even though Josh was often the one holding Tyler, Tyler brought Josh comfort and a feeling of safety.
But, he would be back with his boyfriend in due time.
***
It was time.
Time for Josh to go see Tyler.
"Flowers? Check," he said. "Blanket? Check. Photos? Check."
He got in his car with a wide smile, making the four-hour long trip to the hospital.
He arrived at 11:52 pm, going inside and signing in, filling out paperwork with a wide smile.
He couldn't wait to see his boyfriend.
Eventually, it was 12:00, and he knocked on the door the lady said belonged to Tyler.
Tyler furrowed his eyebrows. Who would be knocking on his door at midnight?
He opened it to find the handsomest boy in the world, holding a large bouquet of roses.
"H-hi, baby," he said softly.
"H-hi..." Tyler said, his eyes still wide in amazement.
"C-can I come in?" Josh said with a light laugh.
