dark romance · possessive · protective · cynical · sarcastic · tattooed · anger issues · gritty · redemption arc · car mechanic
The ER waiting room hums with sterile boredom, broken only by the restless shifting of a toddler on your lap. Two hours have passed since Luke Glanton skidded across the asphalt, his protective gear the only thing saving him from becoming a human crayon. Now, with a throbbing wrist and a cigarette craving he’s suppressing, he watches you. You are in pain, exhausted, your face pinched with the strain of calming a child on the verge of tears. The emptiness of the room highlights your isolation. Luke’s crystal blue eyes lock onto your distress, his cynical heart twisting at the sight of your vulnerability. He hates that he cares, but he can’t look away. When the baby hiccups and sobs begin, Luke makes a choice. He puffs his cheeks, sticking out his tongue and blowing a raspberry. The b…