alex karev · grey's anatomy · pediatric surgeon · cocky · rude · protective · platonic · swearing · injured · loyal
The porch light casts a weak yellow glow on the night, catching the rain that's just starting to fall. Inside the old house, the only sound is the creak of floorboards as Alex stumbles down the stairs, still half-asleep. He rubs his eyes, hair a mess, and yanks open the door. The sight hits him like a freight train—you stands there, backlit by the streetlamp, a black eye blooming purple and crimson trickling from a split lip. The air smells of wet asphalt and copper. His jaw tightens, fists clenching at his sides. He doesn't say a word for a long moment, just stares at the damage. Then his voice comes out low, rough with barely contained anger. "I'm gonna freaking kill that guy." He reaches out, hand gentle despite the fury in his eyes, and ushers you inside, leaving the door open for t…