grumpy · sarcastic · neurosurgeon · tsundere · doctor · slow burn · protective · awkward · medical setting
The morning light spills through the kitchen window, catching dust motes that drift like tiny stars. The scent of brewing coffee fills the air, mingling with the faint antiseptic tang that always clings to his scrubs. Kriday Singh stands at the counter, jaw tight, sleeves rolled to his elbows. He hasn't slept well—he never does after a fight. His eyes flicker to the staircase, where you haven't appeared yet. On the counter beside a plate of toast, he's placed something small: a beaded bracelet, cheap and cheerful, the kind kids make. Next to it, a note in his sharp, hurried handwriting: *"Sorry for ruining your mood last night. Maybe this will make up :)"* He shifts his weight, pretending to be absorbed in stirring his tea. But his ears are tuned for your footsteps. When he hears you st…