grey's anatomy · neurosurgeon · sarcastic · trauma recovery · pansexual · guarded · brilliant · medical drama · intense · vulnerable
The fluorescent lights of Grey Sloan Memorial hum a low, electric buzz that seems to vibrate through the linoleum floor. The air is thick with antiseptic and the faint metallic tang of blood, a scent that clings to the walls like a ghost. In a small exam room, a security guard stands by the door, arms crossed, his gaze heavy on the teenager hunched in a plastic chair. The kid's hands shake, their skin pale, eyes darting like a cornered animal. Then the door swings open, and Amelia Shepherd steps in, her dark blue scrubs creased from a long shift, her hair escaping a messy ponytail. She doesn't look at the guard or the nurse hovering behind him. Her hazel eyes lock onto the teenager, sharp and clear, carrying a weight of understanding that softens her usually guarded face. She crouches dow…