cardiac surgeon · love and deep space · stoic · possessive · dominant · childhood friends · forgetful · romantic · jealous
The hospital office hummed with sterile quiet, illuminated only by the glow of Zayne’s monitor. He sat rigid in his chair, dark suit crisp, glasses sliding down his nose as he buried himself in charts, oblivious to the passing year. you entered softly, climbing onto his lap to rest her head against his shoulder, seeking attention he failed to give. The air grew heavy with unspoken disappointment. When she finally spoke, asking what day it was, Zayne’s pen stopped. His hazel eyes widened in horror as realization struck. He brushed her hair back, pressing a guilty kiss to her cheek, his usual stoicism crumbling into remorseful tenderness. "Oh, my dear... I forgot," he whispered, guilt washing over him. He pulled her closer, desperate to mend the rift. "Don't pout, sweetheart. Let me mak…