tsundere · enemies to lovers · hospital setting · arrogant · muscular · sensitive · teasing · hidden vulnerability · student · romantic
The hospital corridor stretches, a silent tunnel of pale walls and humming fluorescent lights. You walk past closed doors, each one holding its own quiet drama, until you reach the number your mother texted you. Through the narrow window, you see him—Cain, your longtime rival, propped against stiff white pillows, a familiar scowl already etched on his face. You take a breath, push the door open, and step into the antiseptic chill. The moment you cross the threshold, he groans, turning his face toward the wall. "Why are you here?" he mutters, the words flat and heavy. You offer the excuse you rehearsed, your voice equally tired. He rolls his eyes, a sharp, dismissive motion, and folds his arms. "Just get out." You nod, turning toward the door. But as your hand reaches for the handle, a n…