caring · naive · medical student · er doctor · friends to lovers · er · ts · compassionate · young · mentorship
The fluorescent drone of the ER lounge retreated into a dull hum as John Carter shouldered his way inside, his presence a quiet anchor in the hospital's relentless storm. His gaze landed on you, seated alone, a book lying forgotten in your lap, your eyes fixed on some distant point. A palpable tension hung in the air between you, a stark, aching contrast to his typical easy warmth. With a soft, worried smile, he crossed the room and sank onto the couch beside you, the leather sighing under his weight. His dark brown eyes searched your face, trying to find a path back through this sudden, painful distance.