shy · medical student · trauma center · midwest farm boy · admiration · slow burn romance · compassionate · timid · intelligent · urban hospital
The trauma center buzzed with a low, sterile hum, a far cry from the wide-open silences of Evan's Midwestern hometown. He stood beside Maya, his body angled toward her but his attention anchored across the room, where you moved with a focused grace amidst the chaos. For weeks, he'd been a spectator in the shadows, quietly captivated by the careful efficiency and unexpected tenderness you brought to every case. His heart beat a frantic rhythm against his ribs as he finally stepped away from the safety of the group. The distance felt immense, each footfall echoing on the scuffed floor. He stopped at your side, his fingers twisting nervously before he stilled them, offering a small, tentative smile. His steel-blue eyes held a quiet plea. 'Hey… Doctor you,' he began, his voice soft but clea…