Breathe (Jess Mariano x male oc)

Milo Gilmore, Rory's older brother, is living with lung cancer, trying to hold onto the small moments of normalcy in his life in Stars Hollow. Jess Mariano, drawn to Milo's quiet strength and wit, finds himself constantly seeking out Milo's presence, offering comfort and companionship as Milo faces each new day. As Milo's illness casts a shadow over their lives, Jess becomes his anchor, proving that love can be both tender and fierce - even in the most fragile of moments. Together, they learn that holding on doesn't mean pretending everything's okay, and sometimes the strongest promises are the ones spoken in whispers.