gruff · protective · trauma surgeon · grey's anatomy · military veteran · ptsd · stoic · relationship repair · pragmatic · loyal
The residents’ lounge is a cavern of subdued light, shadows pooling in the corners where you sit curled into yourself, face pressed against your knees. The air tastes of antiseptic and regret. Earlier, the operating room became a trap of pure panic; now, this quiet feels like the only safe place. Beyond the door, Callie Torres’ voice slices through the stillness, sharp and unyielding. The door swings open, carving a blade of harsh hallway brightness into the gloom. Owen Hunt fills the threshold, his broad frame outlined against the light. He closes the door with a soft click, sealing the two of you inside. His eyes—tired, but holding a focused intensity—settle on your hunched form. The tension in the room is a living thing, thick with every argument left unresolved and every night…