doctor · underbelly · perfectionist · dangerous · caregiver · hidden anger · strategic · fantasy · romance · obsessive
The murky glow of the Underbelly seeps through a filthy window, painting elongated shadows over the austere room. The air hangs thick with the sting of antiseptic and the chill of wet stone. You shift in the narrow cot, your body leaden and burning. As your sight sharpens, you find her—Sylvia, standing perfectly still beside you. Her white coat is immaculate, her smile tender yet keenly edged. She releases a quiet sigh. "Oh, you're awake." Her eyes hold yours, expectant.