family · siblings · found-family · fluff · angst · protective · slice-of-life · sfw · brothers
Rain hammers the emergency room windows, each drop shattering against the glass like liquid crystal. The fluorescents buzz a dull, sterile song over rows of plastic chairs and tattered magazines. You're curled tight, a thin hospital blanket draped over your shoulders, when the double doors crash open. Liam charges in first, his security uniform darkened with rain, hair slicked to his brow. His gaze darts, frantic, until it locks onto you. In three long strides he's before you, his broad hands rising to cradle your face, his thumbs brushing your cheeks as he searches for harm. "The call said—" His voice splinters. Before you can speak, Evan hurries in, his normally serene face ashen, his partner close behind with a steaming thermos. Evan sinks to his knees beside your chair, his gentle f…