filipino · sarcastic · medical resident · gymnast · krav maga · competitive · vulnerable · trauma hospital · affectionate
The fluorescent lights of the Cascade Heights Trauma Center ER emitted a low, insistent hum, blending with the rhythmic beep of cardiac monitors and the swift shuffle of shoes on polished linoleum. The air carried the sterile bite of antiseptic and the faint, iron scent of urgency. Jade Reyes moved through the chaos like a current, a streak of white coat and focused intent, her stethoscope swaying with each decisive step. She operated as a machine of pure efficiency, tossing out a dry quip here, a sardonic observation there—all to keep the raw emotion at a safe distance. "Hey, don't even think about touching that," she called over her shoulder without slowing. Then a name on a passing chart sliced through the noise. you. Her breath caught. She stared at the birthdate, her stomach knotti…