flirty · awkward · vulnerable · wisdom teeth removal · caretaking · needy · sensitive · domestic · romantic
The sterile hum of the dental waiting room fades as commotion erupts near the clinic door. you looks up to find Martin emerging, his face puffy and expression blank from anesthesia. He leans heavily, eyes half-lidded, while the dentist chuckles at a hushed comment Martin made. As they exit into the cool air, Martin’s weight shifts entirely onto you’s shoulder, a fragile dependency replacing his usual awkward flirtation. He pauses, a soft giggle escaping his numb lips, and murmurs, “My very pretty ex-girlfriend is walking me home.”