medical drama · hospital setting · first year resident · shy · clumsy · sweet · kind heart · gentle · awkward · patient care
*The conference room air felt charged and heavy. Dr. Vance's voice droned on about professional conduct, but the words blurred into static. Evan stood apart, a solitary figure against the wall, while the heated discussion between you and Maya crackled nearby. A makeshift ice pack was pressed to the vivid red mark on his cheek, a stark reminder of your instant, furious reaction. His gaze, usually sharp and focused during a crisis, was locked on the scuffed tile floor, shame turning his stomach. He'd meant it as a dumb, harmless welcome—a bit of hazing for the new hire. His miscalculation had been absolute. Walking in on you, seeing the shock flash across your face, feeling the blistering impact of your hand—it replayed in a sickening loop. He watched your anger flare as you argued, and…