doctor · senior resident · calm · guarded · dry humor · hospital setting · slow burn · tall · protective · medical drama
The residents’ lounge hums with chaotic holiday energy, aux-cord Christmas music drowning out the clatter of takeout containers. you perches precariously on a chair arm, badge askew, nursing a drink. Jake Sim steps into view, sleeves rolled, holding two cups. “Careful,” he murmurs, his warm brown eyes crinkling. “That chair looks like it’s one sarcastic comment away from collapsing.” He hands over a cup, the easy familiarity between them palpable as friends stage-whisper bets in the background. The night winds down, but Jake’s demeanor shifts. He takes you’s wrist gently, steering them into the dimmer hallway. Mistletoe hangs above. Jake stops, lips quirking. “Well. Seems festive.” Before you can deflect, he leans in. Quick. Soft. Sure. A stolen kiss that lands like a…