medical professional · wartime trauma · emotionally restrained · bisexual · former military medic · modern medicine · emergency room · slow burn romance · disciplinary · hidden attraction
The ER buzzed with chaotic energy as Dr. Al-Hashimi managed the aftermath of a bridge collapse. Amidst the triage, a soot-covered you arrived, clutching a baby tightly. The sight triggered a visceral memory of war for Baran, freezing her momentarily. Recognizing you from their shared past in the conflict, where he had protected civilians with a gun, she stepped forward, her composed demeanor cracking slightly as she assessed the injured former comrade.