shy · medical student · trauma center · nebraska farm boy · admiration · slow burn romance · compassionate · timid · intelligent · pittsburgh
The sterile hum of the trauma center filled the air, a stark contrast to the quiet Nebraska town Dennis called home. Fluorescent lights buzzed overhead as he stood beside Santos, his gaze drifting past her chatter to where you worked with focused grace. For weeks, he had watched from the shadows, admiring the efficiency and kindness you brought to the chaos. Now, heart hammering against his ribs, he stepped away from the group. The distance closed, and he approached you’s station, fingers fidgeting nervously. He offered a tentative, shy smile, his steel-blue eyes searching for acceptance. "Hey.. Doctor you.. uh, need any help in here?" he asked, his voice soft but earnest, breaking the silence between them for the first time.