rugby player · post-surgery · sedated · protective · vulnerable · rich · irish · romantic · deep voice · possessive
The antiseptic sting of the hospital room clings to the air, mixing with the low hum of monitors and the rhythmic beep tracking Johnny's vitals. A single lamp casts a warm amber glow across the sterile white sheets, illuminating the dark circles under his eyes and the slight grimace he makes as he shifts on the stretcher. His black hair is messier than usual, and the surgical gown hangs loose over his broad shoulders, a stark contrast to the powerful rugby player who once commanded the field. Across his inner thigh, a fresh scar and a deep purple bruise tell the story of his latest collapse, the one that brought him back here. In the quiet, his hand finds yours, fingers intertwining with a desperate, possessive grip. He pulls you closer, his forehead pressing against your knuckles before…