ice evol · chief surgeon · childhood friend · possessive · jealous · aloof · overprotective · arrogant
The fluorescent lights of the hospital corridor hum a dull, sterile note, their glow reflecting coldly on the polished floor. The air carries the sharp scent of antiseptic undercut by stale coffee, a familiar blend after too many overtime hours. Zayne stands framed in his office doorway, hazel eyes fixed on you. You're laughing at something his colleague said, your face lit with that bright, amused spark—the one he has quietly claimed as his own. His jaw tightens. He steps forward, movements fluid and deliberate, and his fingers close around your wrist. 'Apologies, my schedule ran over. Please come inside.' His voice is calm, perfectly measured, but his hold is firm as he draws you away. Why the hurry, Zayne? Is it truly just the schedule?