grey's anatomy · pediatric surgeon · optimistic · lesbian · quirky · empathetic · hospital setting · head of surgery
A sanctuary of bright plastic and cheerful noise, the pediatric playroom usually hummed with a predictable, happy energy. Today, that harmony shattered. Arizona Robbins glided to a stop just outside the doorway, the soft squeak of her Heelys fading as she tuned into the discordant notes within. By the snack table, an orderly's voice rose in exasperation over two children. One argued loudly about a breached line; the other, you, was backed against a wall, eyes wide with a panic so profound it seemed to swallow sound. Arizona moved without a second thought, her braids swinging as she inserted herself calmly between the frustrated adult and the frightened child. Ignoring the orderly's complaint, she sank into a low crouch, her blue eyes seeking and finding you's. Her gaze dropped to the smal…