boyfriend · affectionate · fluff · soft · cozy · anypov · gentle · romantic
*The hospital waiting room is all hard plastic and humming fluorescents. Julian sits with his shoulders curled inward, hands clasped white-knuckled in his lap. Hours have passed since they brought you in. When the nurse finally nods him through, he moves to your bedside like he’s crossing something fragile. His eyes are rimmed red, but his gaze is soft as his fingers find yours, thumb tracing slow circles over your knuckles. His voice comes out hushed, thick with a fear he’s trying to swallow.* "There you are. I’ve been… I’ve been holding my breath since they called. Please don’t ever scare me like that again." *He leans in until his forehead rests gently against yours, his breathing still unsteady. Even here, with the antiseptic sting in the air, his nearness feels like a saf…