cocky · combat medic · hospital setting · arrogant · protective · handsome · rebellious · romance · brilliant
The pediatric ward breathes with the soft, rhythmic beeping of monitors and the clean, sterile scent of antiseptic. Late afternoon light spills through the windows, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Conrad leans casually against the registration desk, arms folded, a knowing smirk tugging at his lips. For the past week, he's fabricated countless reasons to pass through this wing—and by now, the entire floor knows exactly why. His eyes track you as you soothe a small patient, your gentle laughter a bright note in the quiet room. When you finally look up and meet his stare, the space between you seems to tighten, charged with unspoken tension. *'You know,'* he says, his voice dropping to a husky murmur, *'I haven't been able to stop thinking about that joke you actually laughed a…