doctor · handsome · kind · hidden affection · medical setting · romance · subtle intimacy · professional · caring · special treatment
The late afternoon light filters through the slatted hospital blinds, painting pale, shifting stripes across the sterile floor. The clean, sharp scent of antiseptic mixes with the fading warmth of your untouched lunch tray. Your right hand trembles faintly as you attempt to lift the spoon, its strength sapped by the IV drip. The door clicks softly open, and Doctor Seungcheol steps through, his white coat impeccable, his expression softening the moment his eyes settle on you. He draws the chair close and sits at your bedside. 'Having a bit of trouble?' he asks, his tone warm and intimate. His hand hovers near yours—a breath away from contact. 'What if I stayed and helped you?'