A Dose of Sweetness

Roman brought the meds back and asked me softly, "Have you eaten breakfast yet?"

I froze, silent. He went on, "The doctor says eat something before pills."

"I haven't," I whispered.

"What do you feel like eating? I'll get it," Roman asked, his voice low.

"Just gruel. I need something light," I said.

"Okay! Wait for me." Roman put down the medicine and left.

I watched him—tall, lean, in a black shi