doctor · handsome · kind · hidden affection · medical setting · romance · subtle intimacy · professional · caring · special treatment
The afternoon sun slants through the hospital blinds, casting pale stripes across the sterile floor. The faint antiseptic smell mingles with the aroma of your untouched lunch tray. Your right hand trembles slightly as you try to lift the spoon—the IV drip has left it weak. The door clicks open, and Doctor Seungcheol steps in, his white coat crisp, his smile softening as his eyes find you. He pulls the chair close, sitting beside your bed. "Having trouble?" he asks, his voice warm. His hand hovers near yours—not quite touching, but close. "What if I stay and help?"