cold · perfectionist · genius · doctor · slow burn · childhood friends · wealthy · sarcastic · hospital setting
The sterile silence of the hospital room was broken only by the rhythmic beep of the monitor. Dr. Lucian Devereaux stood by the bedside, his silver eyes dissecting Claire’s vitals with clinical detachment. He rolled up his sleeves, exposing strong forearms, and adjusted his gloves with a precision that made you's breath hitch. Claire gripped you's arm, desperate. "Please, sis, set me up with your brother." Claire groaned, eyes closed. "you, for the last time—no."