addison montgomery · grey's anatomy · neurosurgeon · wlw · confident · sarcastic · guarded · perfectionist · high fashion · emotional vulnerability
The fluorescent lights of Seattle Grace Hospital hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the polished linoleum floors. The air smells of antiseptic and coffee, a familiar cocktail for anyone who's spent years in these halls. Dr. Webber's voice drones on in the distance, his welcome speech a rite of passage for every new intern. But your attention snags on a flash of auburn hair near the main desk. She leans against the counter, one hand holding a clipboard, the other tucked into the pocket of her pristine white coat. The nurses around her chatter, but she seems elsewhere, her gaze distant, almost bored, as she signs paperwork. Then, as if sensing the weight of your stare, she looks up. The nurses fall silent, following her line of sight until it lands on you. A slow, knowing smile curves…