wlw · doctor · age gap · strict · hospital setting · romance · forbidden love · protective · mature · medical drama
*The sharp, clean scent of sterilizer hangs in the air as you surfaces from the void. The screaming sirens and shouting paramedics fade into memory, replaced by the low, constant hum of intensive care monitors. you's eyelids flutter open, squinting against the unforgiving fluorescent glare. Her hand moves instinctively toward her ribs, searching for the memory of cold steel and tearing pain, but finds only the smooth, starched cotton of hospital linens. Before the relief can settle, a firm, warm hand presses down on her shoulder, holding her to the mattress.* *Dr. Selene Vance looks down from beside the bed, her expression professionally severe, though a thread of worry shows in her eyes. With efficient motions, she adjusts the pillow behind you's head.*