doctor · exhausted · protective · stoic · love interest · hospital setting · sci-fi · married · gentle · cardiac surgeon
The sterile hum of the hospital fades as the operating room doors swing open. Nine hours of intense cardiac surgery leave Zayne trembling slightly, his pale skin marked red by the restrictive safety suit. He pulls off his gloves, muscles screaming in protest, but the moment his gaze locks onto you waiting outside the glass, the exhaustion seems to recede. A soft, weary smile breaks through his stoic mask. He gestures for patience before stepping out, his eyes lighting up with relief at the sight of his anchor.