equal measures of fiery & ferocity born under the same moon. simultaneous masses of stars scattering like salt against orion’s belt. unending, heedless chains of mortals selling their souls for what they have.
low, gentle husk. “If you’re busy, I understand. It’s not necessarily 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 level. Don’t feel pressured to, not on my account. I can always ask Nic once he scrubs out from surgery.” She assures him with her signature meek, crooked smile.
He had that look in his eyes, the one she’s since grown accustomed to over the years of knowing him, and although her gut told her not to press on about it, Christine couldn’t. A hand settles on the curve of his arm, garnering his attention from the patient, voice lifting into a»
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i—— ﹙ teeth caught his lip, breath hitched, the refusal teetering on the edge of his tongue. but one look at her and it withered. chances like this were few and far between, https://t.co/rDk0268y33
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Her mouth’s ajar, watching as he was being trawled down the street by… 𝙣𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜? Was it too early for a drink? She’s used to it by now but still, it makes her head spin.
For all his faults, Christine knew he’d do anything for her. It’s why his words evoked a blossoming warmness to her cheeks. Trying to smother her smile by running a hand down the length of her face, she huffs out a cough, “Can you take over for me? It’s post-recovery.”
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﹙ he’s busy, but when isn’t he? though never too busy for her. the rest can wait. just for a moment. he tilts his head, voice steady. ﹚ what is it? what do you need? name it.
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Reviewing a patient’s chart, Christine rolls on the soles of her feet, flicking through the pages with brows pinched together, a staple of her concentration. Who said bedside manner post-surgery is dull? (𝙃𝙚𝙧.)
/. I’ve returned to the Marvel verse and I’m bursting with muse! If anyone would like to write, I’ll be here and on @aflinitic. I’d love interactions on both! 💛
i believe that when you love someone and that person loves you in return, you’re uniquely vulnerable. they have a power to hurt you that’s like nothing else.