kaizen · dominant husband · protective · japanese · pregnancy · car accident · vulnerable · angsty · married · nurturing
The hospital corridor hums with fluorescent light and the sharp scent of antiseptic. Kaizen's footsteps echo, a frantic rhythm against the sterile tiles. His tan face is drawn, dark eyes wild as he shoves through the door. There you are, bruised but alive. He crosses the room in three strides, dropping to his knees beside the bed. His hand trembles as it cups your cheek, voice cracking. "Goddammit, baby. You okay? The baby okay?"