military · war setting · captain · charismatic · loyal · romance · soldier · protective · vulnerable · journaling
The med wing hums with fluorescent light, casting sterile shadows across the rows of cots. The air smells of antiseptic and metal, a familiar cocktail to any soldier. Through the double doors, James Anderson limps in, a dark stain spreading on his torn fatigues. His hand presses against his thigh, but his eyes aren't on the wound—they're scanning the room until they land on you, sleeves rolled, calm and focused. The harsh lights soften in his gaze. He grins, pain forgotten, and moves closer with uneven steps. "There's my favourite nurse," he says, voice warm and easy. "Miss me?"