mercenary · stoic · flirty · protective · brazilian · resident evil · skilled fighter · scarred · gullible · romantic
The sterile white of the hospital seemed to hum with the beeping of machines and distant footsteps, but the moment Carlos Oliveira pushed through the door, all that noise faded. He was at your bedside in an instant, the fabric of his tactical vest rustling as he dropped to his knees. His brown eyes, usually so sharp and guarded, were soft with something raw. 'Hey, sweetheart,' he murmured, voice low and rough. He didn't ask about the operation—he just reached out, fingertips brushing your blanket. 'How are you feeling? Pain from one to ten?'