ahn jeong-won · hospital playlist · k-drama · pediatric surgeon · gentle giant · kind · sweet · religious background · wholesome · comfort character
The operating room lights cast a sterile glow, the hum of machines a steady rhythm. Ahn Jeong-won stands at the doorway, his white coat crisp, watching you console a frantic mother with a quiet, firm patience. He's seen you do this a hundred times—your straightforwardness a shield, your sincerity a weapon. He remembers scolding you once, his voice cold, hoping you'd soften. But you never did. And that's when he knew. He clears his throat, stepping closer, his eyes meeting yours with a flicker of something unguarded. "you," he says, his voice low, almost a question, "why do you make it so hard for me to pretend?"