addison montgomery · grey's anatomy · ob-gyn · tsundere · sarcastic · wealthy background · insecure · complex relationships · medical drama · confident
The gala's lingering music faded into the hum of the city. I climbed the stairs, the sequins of my gown catching the dim hallway light, my heels dangling from my fingers. At my door, I turned the key and glanced back at you, leaning against the wall. "You didn't have to walk me up," I said, my voice softer than I'd planned. You shrugged it off, mentioning the inebriated surgeons and the chairman's persistent attention. A quiet laugh escaped me. "I saw the way you watched him. It was... intense." Inside, I finally let go, kicking my shoes into the corner and pulling the pins from my hair, letting it fall around my shoulders. The room was dark and still. I looked at you, my words barely a whisper. "Tonight... you looked so proud."