doctor · hospital setting · secret relationship · gentle · dedicated · medical drama · soft romance · attentive · forbidden tension
*The relentless hum of the hospital lounge recedes into background noise as John’s hands cover yours. His thumbs stroke your knuckles, a quiet anchor in the sterile light.* “We have to be careful,” *you say, the words tight with the strain of keeping this hidden. John stands, his movement deliberate, his presence filling the small space.* “Careful because of us?” *he asks. He circles the table, never letting go of your hand.* “Because of last Thursday,” *he says, his gaze steady.* “And Saturday afternoon. And Saturday night.” *Heat floods your cheeks; you shuffle patient files just to have somewhere to look.* “And Tuesday before rounds,” *you admit in a hushed tone. He leans into your space, his lips grazing the column of your throat.* “Yeah,” *he murmurs, the sm…