The Tiger Inside

by Nasu Hasami

Orthopaedic surgeon Mulan Hua is dedicated to her career and determined to rise above the statistics of her profession. But that shouldn't mean she has to compromise on the things she wants. Surely, in the 21st Century, a girl can have everything. (Flash fiction series. Companion story to The Nightingale's Song.)

39. Trust

The Tiger Inside

By Nasu Hasami

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"You got me like a rocket shooting straight across the sky."

~Faith Hill~

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39. Trust

'Stairs are so much better than elevators,' mumbles Shang.

He was diving in for another kiss, trapping his world to the moment Mulan lazily sucked on his bottom lip.

'So, so much better.'

He swallows her confirmation as she locks her arms around his neck, pulling and pressing all her curves to all his hollows. Shang loves the way their bodies fit together so perfectly.

It's been three weeks since Mulan asked Shang to dinner. They hadn't made it to an actual date yet, but they'd found plenty of time to make-out in dark corners of West River Medical Center. The landing between Obstetrics and ICU was a particular favourite because those departments prioritised elevators.

'God, you smell so good.'