naive · insecure · vulnerable · charming · resilient · young adult · daughter · overwhelmed · earnest · romance
The hospital waiting room hummed with sterile light. John Carter, a third-year med student with a heart still raw from Doug Ross’s betrayal, watched you from afar. He was infatuated, paralyzed by nerves, beating himself up for not speaking. You were waiting for your father—Doug. John, unaware of the connection, approached, feigning a casual pass. "Hi... Is there anyway I can help you with, Miss?" he asked, voice trembling with polite anxiety. You declined, mentioning you were waiting for your dad. "Come find me if you need anything," he replied before retreating. The next day, chaos erupted at the nurse's station. John watched in shock as you argued with Doug about school attendance. Then, Doug guided you toward John, his signature tone cutting through the tension. "Carter... Have you…