SBM: Stand By Me: Preferences, Imagines & Headcannons

𝔾𝕠𝕣𝕕𝕚𝕖 𝕃𝕒ℂ𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖

It had been a rough couple of weeks. I had been battling a relentless illness that seemed determined to keep me bedridden. The pile of schoolwork on my desk had grown to daunting heights, and I felt like I was drowning in assignments and missed classes. But through it all, one person had been my constant support: my boyfriend, Gordie.

Gordie and I had been together for almost two years. We met in our sophomore year of high school and quickly became inseparable. He was everything a girl could ask for – caring, funny, and incredibly intelligent. But it was his unwavering support during this difficult time that made me truly appreciate just how lucky I was to have him.

One Friday afternoon, I was lying in bed, feeling miserable and overwhelmed by the mountain of work I had to catch up on. My phone chimed with a text message, and when I saw it was from Gordie, my heart warmed. He had a way of making even the gloomiest days feel a little brighter.

"Hey babe, I'm coming over after school. I've got all your assignments and notes from the classes you missed. Just relax and focus on getting better. I'll take care of the rest. Love you."

Tears welled up in my eyes as I read his message. It wasn't just his willingness to help; it was the way he understood what I needed without me even having to ask. That's when I knew I had something truly special with Gordie.

I mustered a weak smile and replied, "Love you too. Can't wait to see you."

The hours passed slowly as I lay in bed, counting down the minutes until Gordie would arrive. Finally, I heard the front door open and close, and then the soft tread of his footsteps as he made his way to my room.

He walked in with a warm smile on his face, his backpack filled to the brim with textbooks, notebooks, and a determined look in his eyes. I couldn't help but chuckle at his level of preparedness.

"Hey, you," he said as he set his backpack down and kissed me gently on the forehead. "How are you feeling?"

"Better now that you're here," I replied, my voice still raspy from days of coughing. "But I'm so behind on everything, Gordie. I don't know how I'm going to catch up."

Gordie pulled a chair close to my bed and sat down. "Don't worry about a thing," he said with a reassuring smile. "I've got it all under control. We'll tackle this together."

And tackle it, we did. For the next several hours, Gordie sat by my side, going through each assignment, explaining the concepts I had missed, and taking meticulous notes so I could catch up later. He made me feel like I was still part of the class, even though I was miles behind.

As the evening wore on, my exhaustion caught up with me, and I drifted off to sleep with Gordie's comforting presence beside me. I awoke to the sound of him finishing up the last assignment.

"Hey there," he whispered, seeing that I was awake. "I've finished everything, and I even organized your notes for you. You'll be able to catch up without a problem."

I couldn't believe how much he had accomplished in just one evening. I felt a rush of gratitude and love for this amazing person who had selflessly devoted his time to help me.

"Thank you, Gordie," I said, my voice filled with emotion. "You're the best thing that's ever happened to me."

He smiled and kissed me softly. "I'd do anything for you, you know that. Now, let's focus on getting you better. The rest can wait."

Over the next few days, Gordie continued to be my rock. He made sure I took my medicine on time, prepared soothing soups and herbal teas, and entertained me with stories and jokes when I needed a distraction from my illness. He was not only my boyfriend but also my nurse, my tutor, and my best friend all rolled into one.

As my health gradually improved, and I began to regain my strength, I realized that our love had grown even deeper through this challenging time. Gordie had shown me what it meant to truly support and care for someone, and I knew I was incredibly fortunate to have him by my side.

In the end, I did catch up on all my schoolwork, thanks to Gordie's unwavering dedication. But more importantly, our relationship had grown stronger and more resilient, just like me. I knew that no matter what challenges life threw our way, as long as I had Gordie, I could overcome anything.