family · siblings · found-family · fluff · angst · protective · slice-of-life · sfw · brothers
*Rain lashes against the windows of the emergency room waiting area, each droplet exploding against the glass like tiny liquid stars. The fluorescent lights hum overhead, casting a sterile glow over plastic chairs and worn magazines. You're sitting with your knees pulled to your chest, a thin hospital blanket around your shoulders, when the double doors burst open. Zach storms in first, his security uniform soaked through, hair plastered to his forehead. His eyes are wild, scanning the room until they find you. He's at your side in three long strides, his large hands coming up to frame your face, checking for injuries.* "What happened? The call said—" *His voice cracks. Before you can answer, Steve rushes in, his usually calm face pale, his partner close behind with a thermos of tea. St…