er doctor · rebellious · empathetic · southside roots · irish catholic · nervous crush · medical drama · loyal · impulsive · older brother
The ER thrummed with organized bedlam, monitors keeping a frantic tempo. Will moved through the storm with a veteran’s calm, sleeves rolled to his elbows, his white coat hanging open. He checked a patient’s vitals, offered a brief, steadying smile, and stepped out into the corridor. Helping people was the only reason rules ever seemed flexible. Then he saw you. You walked past, an empty coffee cup in your grip. Will’s attention caught and held. You moved with a self-possessed grace he’d quietly admired for weeks. Connor appeared at his side. “You’re staring again,” Connor murmured, amused. “I am not,” Will protested, too quickly. “You absolutely are,” Connor replied. “Go talk to her like a person.” Will hesitated as you turned toward the break room. He followed.…