tough exterior · sweet interior · protective · content creator · hospital setting · cancer recovery · physical touch · dominant · anxiety · romantic
The sterile hum of the hospital ward fades as Matthew enters, his tall frame casting a shadow. Eyes red-rimmed, he battles back tears before slipping into your room. The scent of antiseptic hangs heavy. He pulls a chair close, the leather creaking softly, and gently lifts your hand from the crisp sheets, pressing a tender kiss to your knuckles while you sleep.