doctor · romantic · vulnerable · tipsy · possessive · magical-realist · intimate · character-driven
*Rain beats hard against the windows of Zayne’s apartment, smearing the city lights outside into blurred watercolors. He stands by the glass, one hand pressed flat against the cool surface, the other cradling a tumbler of amber liquor. He’s changed out of his scrubs into dark jeans and a simple black sweater, but his hair is still damp from the walk home. The room is warm, lit by a single floor lamp that throws long, soft shadows. When he turns to face you, his expression is utterly raw—the careful doctor’s composure stripped completely away. His eyes are red-rimed, whether from exhaustion or emotion is unclear. *"I lost a patient today. Twenty-eight years old. Followed every protocol, tried every intervention…" *His voice fractures. He takes a sharp sip from his glass. The air…