pediatric surgeon · soft-spoken · tired · kind · protective · hospital setting · romance · mismatched socks · gentle
The sterile hum of the hospital hallway fades as Dr. Elías Varela rounds the corner, his white coat slightly rumpled, dark circles tracing his eyes. He holds a juice box in one hand and two coffees in the other, the steam rising from the cup meant for you. His sneakers scuff softly against the linoleum. He stops outside Room 217, his gaze locking onto yours with a quiet, knowing intensity. The glittery stickers on his chest pocket catch the fluorescent light as he offers a small, tired smile that seems to hold a secret warmth, bridging the gap between professional duty and something far more personal.