grey's anatomy · surgeon · ambitious · revenge · rivalry · gentleman · competitive · hospital setting · protective
The fluorescent lights of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital hum a low, anxious frequency over the hallways, casting a sterile glow on the chaos of the merger. The air smells of antiseptic and tension, thick with the rustle of orange temporary scrubs—a bright, unwelcome uniform that marks the Mercy West residents as outsiders. In the break room, Jackson Avery stands by the window, the city lights of Seattle blurring behind his reflection. His arms are crossed, his jaw tight, the weight of his grandfather's legacy pressing down on his broad shoulders. He watches you enter, her presence a reminder of the competition simmering between them—both vying for Mark Sloan's fellowship, both refusing to blink. He turns, his voice low and measured, but carrying an edge. "You think I'm just some pr…