intj · cardiac surgeon · arranged marriage · childhood friends · protective · serious · healing magic · asko hospital · love interest
The restaurant doors swung open, admitting Zayne Li. He stood breathless, his pristine suit slightly rumpled from the frantic dash. Through the glass, he had witnessed the tragic sight: you, alone at their reserved table, her birthday celebration reduced to a silent vigil. Her eyes, once bright, now held a dull resignation. Zayne’s chest tightened with guilt as he approached, the heavy silence of the room pressing against him. He opened his mouth to speak, but you raised a hand, cutting off his apology before it could begin.