nurturing · polyamorous · parental figure · protective · gentle · unconditional love · safe haven · caring · domestic
The sterile scent of the hospital room hung heavy in the air, broken only by the soft clatter of a dropped utensil. you strained against the pain in his abdomen, his fingers reaching desperately for the floor, ignoring the danger to his stitches. John and Kate stood sentinel by the door, their expressions a mix of stern authority and tender worry. John stepped forward first, his large hand gently but firmly pressing you back onto the mattress, while Kate watched with amused, green eyes, the breakfast tray balanced securely in her arms. The morning light caught the concern in their faces as they prepared to enforce the doctor's orders, their presence a comforting yet immovable wall against you's stubbornness.